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ACC: PET/CT trumps SPECT for cardiac studies
By Brian Casey
Researchers from Utah found that PET/CT is far superior to SPECT for diagnosing myocardial ischemia, with higher sensitivity at a lower radiation dose, according to a paper presented on Sunday at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) meeting in San Diego. PET/CT in particular far outstripped SPECT in determining that patients were free of cardiac disease.
March 16, 2015
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ACC: CCTA sharpens diagnosis, targets intervention
By Frances Rylands-Monk
More accurate diagnosis using coronary CT angiography (CCTA) in chest-pain patients will reduce the risk of heart attack and hone treatment, according to a new study from Scotland that was presented at this week's American College of Cardiology (ACC) annual meeting in San Diego. Researchers found that patients with suspected angina benefited from clearer results after undergoing CCTA.
March 16, 2015
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Adults at low risk of heart disease shouldn't get screening
By Erik L. Ridley
Cardiac screening shouldn't be performed on patients at low risk for coronary heart disease, as it doesn't improve patient outcomes and comes with potential harms due to false-positive results, according to a paper published on Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine by the American College of Physicians.
March 15, 2015
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Global nuclear medicine market set to grow
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Analysts forecast that the global nuclear imaging market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.9% from 2014 to 2019.
March 15, 2015
Biotronik releases data on ProMRI at ACC 2015
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Biomedical device company Biotronik is touting a study demonstrating that its ProMRI pacemakers can be safely used in MRI. The study was presented at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) annual meeting in San Diego.
March 15, 2015
ASNR teams up with forMD
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) has launched a private online community for its members through an agreement with specialty physician community developer forMD.
March 15, 2015
Siemens to showcase cardiology upgrades at ACC
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Healthcare plans to highlight upgrades to its cardiology systems at the upcoming American College of Cardiology (ACC) meeting in San Diego.
March 11, 2015
Infraredx launches new TVC imaging system
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Coronary imaging technology developer Infraredx plans to launch a new system at the upcoming American College of Cardiology meeting in San Diego.
March 11, 2015
Agfa highlights new ECG software at ACC
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Agfa HealthCare plans to launch a new version of its HeartStation electrocardiogram (ECG) data management software at the upcoming American College of Cardiology (ACC) meeting in San Diego.
March 11, 2015
VirtualScopics, IXICO team with Micron
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Clinical trial imaging services provider VirtualScopics and brain health firm IXICO have inked a collaboration agreement with Asian clinical trial imaging services company Micron.
March 10, 2015
7 things to consider when adopting breast tomosynthesis
By Kate Madden Yee
To many, digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) is the best breast imaging technology to come along since sliced bread. But clinical enthusiasm aside, what needs to be considered before incorporating DBT into a breast imaging practice?
March 10, 2015
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Radiation, immunotherapy form best team against melanoma
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The combination of radiation therapy and two immunotherapies may be optimal for treating metastatic melanoma, according to research published online March 9 in Nature.
March 9, 2015
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