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MR elastography helps distinguish malignant, benign liver tumors
By Wayne Forrest
MR elastrography measures the properties of tissues through low frequency waves that induce stress, and is proving an effective way to distinguish between malignant and benign liver tumors, French researchers have found in a study published online in European Radiology.
May 28, 2012
Crystal-ball gazing: What's the outlook for breast screening?
By Stephen Holloway and Carly Reed
Mammography using conventional x-ray remains the industry standard for breast cancer screening, but ongoing concern over radiation dosage, combined with the diagnostic limitations of the standard procedure, has prompted a long-term search for a viable alternative.
May 28, 2012
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Caso della settimana: Uomo di 65 anni con dolore addominale
28 maggio 2012 -- Storia clinica: Uomo di 65 anni, con storia personale di cancro del colon-retto (circa 4 anni fa), si presentava con dolore addominale ed una tumefazione a livello della cicatrice chirurgica. Clicca qui per il Caso della settimana.
May 27, 2012
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Cloud computing and mobile health require interoperability
By Finn Snyder
Strong political support, increased awareness, and pockets of best practice -- these are the key characteristics of interoperability in European healthcare IT today, according to Catherine Chronaki, co-chair of the International Council at Health Level Seven (HL7).
May 27, 2012
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fMRI shows our emotions getting in sync
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Using functional MRI (fMRI), Finnish researchers have found that experiencing strong emotions may help synchronize brain activity among a group of individuals, according to a study published online May 23 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
May 24, 2012
Tromp Medical to distribute Carestream products
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Carestream Health has selected Tromp to distribute its Carestream Digital Capture products and cover sales and service across the Netherlands.
May 24, 2012
U.K. strives to give kick-start to radiology research
By Cynthia E. Keen
The conversion of paper- and film-based radiology records to an all-digital format has created an environment of unprecedented opportunities for research. Creating research opportunities, however, is easier said than done, and requires proactive support and careful planning, according to U.K. experts.
May 24, 2012
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Misonix completes deal with Polish distributor
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Ultrasound technology developer Misonix has signed a new three-year exclusive distribution agreement with Swidnik, Poland-based WA-Med for the distribution of the BoneScalpel ultrasonic bone-cutting system.
May 23, 2012
VATS goes hand in hand with CT lung cancer screening
By Eric Barnes
More than 80% of lung cancer resections could be performed successfully with video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS), sparing the pain and cost of more invasive options, according to a new study in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology.
May 23, 2012
Accuray secures collaboration with German research center
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Radiation oncology firm Accuray has signed a multiyear research and collaboration agreement with the German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, or DKFZ) in Heidelberg, Germany, the company said.
May 22, 2012
Dose varies widely in PET/CT; roundup from DRK; interview with SERAM president
By Philip Ward
May 22, 2012
French survey highlights wide dose discrepancies in PET/CT
By Philip Ward
The results of a national survey of patient dose from whole-body PET/CT systems used in French nuclear medicine departments in 2011 have shown wide variations exist between centers, including fourfold differences in volume CT dose index levels.
May 22, 2012
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