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Pediatric CT won't stop growing, but dose can be minimized
By Eric Barnes
SAN FRANCISCO - As CT use continues to grow in pediatric applications, radiologists have a responsibility to keep up with the latest dose-reduction techniques, according to Dr. Lane Donnelly from the University of Cincinnati. Donnelly spoke on Wednesday at the Society for Pediatric Radiology meeting.
May 7, 2003
Patients prefer virtual colonoscopy over the other kind
By Eric Barnes
Patients who have endured both conventional and virtual colonoscopy want a virtual exam for their next colorectal cancer screening appointment, according to Dutch radiologists who kept tabs throughout the process.
May 6, 2003
CT-guided spinal intervention alleviates low back pain
By Shalmali Pal
SAN DIEGO - Radiologists from Bogotá, Colombia are finding great success with CT-guided spinal diagnosis and treatment, according to a study presented Tuesday at the American Roentgen Ray Society meeting.
May 5, 2003
R2 adds North American ImageChecker CT installs
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Computer-aided detection developer R2 Technology has installed five of its work-in-progress ImageChecker CT systems for use in detecting lung nodules in multidetector CT exams.
May 5, 2003
SARS presents distinct radiological patterns
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
SAN DIEGO - Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) presents with distinct radiological signs in approximately 75% of plain-film chest radiographs, according to Dr. Narinder Paul of Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto, ON. Paul offers a first-hand look at the radiographic variations of SARS.
May 5, 2003
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GE launches prostate spectroscopy package
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Medical Systems has launched a new package for prostate cancer diagnosis that combines MR spectroscopy with conventional MR imaging.
May 4, 2003
When you need it stat, x-ray delivers for trauma patients
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
Dr. Tetsu Niwa and colleagues from the Yokohama City University School of Medicine and the Yokohama City University Medical Center have developed protocols for the initial management of unstable pelvic fractures.
May 4, 2003
3D ultrasound offers reliable assessment of gallbladder, bile ducts
Three-dimensional ultrasound can reliably assess gallbladder and bile duct pathology, according to radiologists from Hospital Ameijiras in Havana, Cuba. With minimal image processing, ultrasound provides all of the essential diagnostic information available in costlier CT and cholangeography exams, they report.
May 4, 2003
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Filmless ED paves the way to PACS
By Erik L. Ridley
Institutions considering PACS but not yet ready to jump in with both feet might first look at digitizing emergency radiology services.
May 4, 2003
MR spectroscopy tracks chemical shift in brain tumors for better diagnosis, management
By Shalmali Pal
SAN DIEGO - Knowing your metabolites is the key to successful MR spectroscopy (MRS) of brain tumors. In a presentation Sunday at the American Roentgen Ray Society meeting, Dr. J. Keith Smith, Ph.D., offered attendees a crash course in the basics of single and multivolume MRS.
May 3, 2003
EP MedSystems gets CE Mark
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Cardiac electrophysiology developer EP MedSystems has received European Notified Body regulatory approval for its ViewMate intracardiac ultrasound catheter system.
May 1, 2003
Given Imaging increases revenues, trims loss
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Video-capsule manufacturer Given Imaging of Yoqneam, Israel, posted first-quarter revenues for fiscal 2003 of $8.6 million (U.S.), a 65% increase compared with the $5.6 million reported for the same period last year.
May 1, 2003
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