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For thyroid applications, iodine-123 looks great, less stunning
Research indicates that the use of iodine-131, generally considered the gold standard for thyroid cancer diagnosis, may actually have a negative impact on treatment outcomes. As a result, investigators are turning to iodine-123 as a potential alternative.
October 20, 2002
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EBCT proves complementary to SPECT stress tests for gauging coronary artery blockage
In patients with equivocal radionuclide stress test results, electron-beam CT could be the back-up modality of choice for diagnosing obstructive coronary artery disease, particularly because of its prognostic power.
October 20, 2002
Knowledge-guided segmentation improves polyp detection
By Eric Barnes
Computer-aided detection could potentially solve a number of persistent challenges in virtual colonoscopy. Researchers at the University of Chicago improved the accuracy of CAD with a colon segmentation technique designed to reduce the incidence of false-positive results.
October 17, 2002
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Chest CT may offer too much information on head and neck metastases
Chest CT is more sensitive than x-ray for detecting lung metastases of head and neck malignancies, but does earlier detection translate into better patient outcomes? U.K. researchers set out to answer this question in a recent prospective study.
October 17, 2002
Case Review: General and Vascular Ultrasound and Case Review: Gastrointestinal Imaging
General and Vascular Ultrasound is a remarkable and welcome addition to the library of review in sonography. Case commentaries are well written and informative in Gastrointestinal Imaging.
October 16, 2002
FDA clears Varian's Acuity
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems has received Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for Acuity.
October 15, 2002
E-Z-EM posts Q1 financials; gets recapitalization approval
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Virtual colonoscopy and contrast agent developer E-Z-EM reported fiscal 2003 first-quarter net sales of $30.3 million, compared with the $27.6 million posted in its 2002 fiscal first quarter.
October 15, 2002
CompuMed files patent application
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Bone densitometry developer CompuMed has filed a provisional U.S. patent application for a software tool that monitors the progression of both inflammatory and degenerative joint disease.
October 14, 2002
Given Imaging notches record quarter
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Video capsule manufacturer Given Imaging is set to post sales of $7.4 million (U.S.) for the third quarter of 2002 (end-October 30), a 480% increase in revenue from the same period the previous year.
October 14, 2002
MRI Devices debuts neuro coil for Philips systems
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Coil developer MRI Devices of Waukesha, WI, has released a neurovascular array coil for Philips Medical Systems' Intera 1.5-tesla MRI scanners.
October 14, 2002
The twists and turns of hand and wrist x-ray positioning
By Naveed Ahmad, MD
Dr. Naveed Ahmad guides you through the radiographic examination of the hand and wrist, using posteroanterior (PA), oblique, and lateral projections.
October 14, 2002
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E-Z-EM adds new Varibar agent
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
E-Z-EM has debuted a new low-viscosity formulation for its Varibar barium product line.
October 13, 2002
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