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DTI-MRI links hypertension to brain damage, cognitive deficits
By Wayne Forrest
Researchers using diffusion-tensor MRI (DTI-MRI) have found that high blood pressure can damage nerve tracts that connect different parts of the brain, according to a study presented this week at the American Heart Association's 2015 Hypertension Scientific Sessions in Washington, DC.
September 16, 2015
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Duke cardiologist tapped to lead FDA
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
President Barack Obama has nominated cardiologist Dr. Rob Califf as commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
September 16, 2015
MRI helps determine spina bifida treatment
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
With the help of MRI, researchers have found that fetuses with enlarged ventricles in the brain are less likely to benefit from surgery in the womb to treat spina bifida, according to a study published online September 15 in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics.
September 15, 2015
Jubilant DraxImage, Cyclopharm ink deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiopharmaceutical firm Jubilant DraxImage has signed a term sheet for an exclusive license for U.S. marketing and distribution of Technegas, a lung imaging radiopharmaceutical from Australian firm Cyclopharm.
September 15, 2015
Timely MRI finds more brain bleeds in military TBI patients
By Wayne Forrest
The sooner a person with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) undergoes an MRI scan, the better the chances of finding microbleeds in the brain, according to a study of military personnel published online September 15 in Radiology.
September 14, 2015
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Decision model cuts unnecessary wrist x-rays by 22%
By Kate Madden Yee
Using a clinical decision model developed by Dutch researchers for pediatric wrist trauma could cut unnecessary emergency x-ray imaging for the condition by 22% -- thereby reducing children's radiation exposure and healthcare costs, according to a study published online in Pediatric Radiology.
September 14, 2015
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Medtronic partners with Vikings NFL team
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional device developer Medtronic has partnered with the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL) in a 10-year deal that includes a plaza, community service program, and medical history display.
September 14, 2015
FDA OKs Medtronic's implantable heart device for MRI
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medtronic has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for an implantable cardioverter defibrillator system for use with MRI scanners.
September 13, 2015
DEA removes GE compound as controlled substance
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has removed a compound found in GE Healthcare's DaTscan SPECT radiopharmaceutical from the schedules of the Controlled Substances Act, which means the imaging agent will be more widely available to the medical community.
September 13, 2015
Digital tomo falls short of CT for lung nodules
By Brian Casey
Can digital tomosynthesis occupy a middle ground between CT and conventional radiography in lung imaging? A new study published September 8 in the Journal of Digital Imaging indicates that tomo may have a tough time finding a role in the chest that's not already well-served by the other two modalities.
September 13, 2015
Risk score decides who gets invasive colorectal screening
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A new risk assessment system could decide who needs to be screened for colorectal cancer with invasive colonoscopy versus a noninvasive test, according to a new study in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
September 10, 2015
Nuclear medicine market to reach $2.13B by 2020
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The global nuclear medicine equipment market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 3.6% over the next five years, according to a new report by market research firm MarketsandMarkets.
September 10, 2015
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