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Laser ablation of liver metastases boosts long-term survival

By Eric Barnes

VIENNA - At the interventional radiology sessions of the European Congress of Radiology on Friday, Dr. Martin Mack and colleagues from the J. W. Goethe University in Frankfurt discussed the treatment and follow-up of patients using a teflon-coated, irrigated laser-induced interstitial thermotherapy (LITT ) system.

March 6, 2003

Philips debuts lung nodule assessment option

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The program is available on all CT systems.

March 6, 2003

Common extensor tendon ultrasound aids in tennis elbow imaging

By Erik L. Ridley

Ultrasound of the common extensor tendon produces high sensitivity, but low specificity for symptomatic lateral epicondylitis, according to research from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.

March 5, 2003

New techniques boost accuracy of coronary calcium assessment

By Eric Barnes

Despite its prognostic abilities, calcium assessment is dogged by persistent shortcomings related to accuracy and reproducibility. Radiologists from Germany and the U.S. share their experiences with improving calcium assessment strategies.

March 4, 2003

PET makes progress in documenting movement disorders

By Paula Moyer

Neuroimaging advances are playing a critical role in the understanding of movement disorders. PET in particular is proving invaluable for assessing a wide range of clinical issues ranging from presymptomatic changes to treatment-related complications, according to researchers at the International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders in Miami.

March 3, 2003

Lodox debuts full-body DR unit

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Lodox Systems North America has unveiled Statscan, a flexible-format digital radiography system designed for trauma centers and emergency rooms.

March 2, 2003

MRI offers comprehensive approach to assessing myocarditis

By Shalmali Pal

Accurate assessment is key in myocarditis. If underestimated, it can become a chronic disease with dilated cardiomyopathy, or even mimic the appearance of acute myocardial infarction. European researchers are working with MRI to determine if it is the ultimate modality for diagnosing this disease.

March 2, 2003

CTF signs UGA

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

CTF Systems will be providing its whole-cortex magnetoencephalography (MEG) system to the University of Georgia in Athens.

February 27, 2003

Functional MRI shows effects of antidepressants

By Robert Bruce

University of Wisconsin researchers have used functional MRI (fMRI) for the first time to see the effects of antidepressant medication before and after treatment in patients with significant depression.

February 27, 2003

Ultrasound bests clinical impression in evaluation of hand, wrist lesions

By Erik L. Ridley

High-resolution ultrasound may be more accurate than initial clinical impression for evaluating focal lesions of the hand and wrist, according to research presented at the 2002 RSNA meeting in Chicago.

February 27, 2003

Acusphere launches phase III trials

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Ultrasound contrast agent developer Acusphere has begun a phase III clinical study of its AI-700 agent, which is designed for the detection of coronary artery disease in patients with ischemic heart disease.

February 25, 2003

Discography with gadolinium works for iodine-allergic patients

Gadolinium is an acceptable alternative to iodinated contrast agents for discography in patients who have a history of prior severe allergic reactions to iodine, according to a small study reported last week at the American Academy of Pain Medicine meeting in New Orleans.

February 23, 2003

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