Clinical News: Page 1034

U.K. watchdog NICE approves new-generation CT scanners
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The U.K. National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) issued positive appraisals for four new-generation cardiac CT scanners for use with patients suspected of or having coronary artery disease.
February 5, 2012
Elekta reaches milestone in Russia
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Radiation oncology firm Elekta announced that the N.N. Burdenko Neurosurgical Institute in Moscow has treated its 400th patient using the company's Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion system.
February 5, 2012
AuntMinnieEurope appoints 3 new editorial advisers
By Philip Ward
Three radiologists from France, Russia, and the U.K. have joined the AuntMinnieEurope Editorial Advisory Board. The new advisers, who have a wide cross-section of special interests and expertise, will help to oversee and assist in the direction of AuntMinnieEurope.com's editorial strategy.
February 5, 2012
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Stereotactic radiosurgery relieves facial nerve pain
By Cynthia E. Keen
Frameless stereotactic radiosurgery treatments are proving effective in relieving intense facial pain associated with trigeminal neuralgia, according to a study published online in the Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery, part of the British Medical Journal Group.
February 5, 2012
In PIP implant scandal, a ragged safety net exposed
By Reuters Health
LONDON (Reuters) - In June 2000, when American medical regulators posted a warning letter on the Internet about problems at a breast-implant maker in southern France, French authorities didn't pay much attention.
February 2, 2012
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Navidea seeks to market Lymphoseek in Europe
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Radiopharmaceutical developer Navidea Biopharmaceuticals intends to file a marketing authorization application in Europe for Lymphoseek, a kit for the preparation of technetium Tc 99m for injection, the company said.
February 2, 2012
Siblings' brain scans may hold key to addictions
By Reuters Health
LONDON (Reuters) - Drug addicts and their nonaddicted siblings share certain features in the brain, suggesting a susceptibility to addiction is inherited but is also a flaw that can be overcome, scientists said on Thursday.
February 2, 2012
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Denmark reduces treatment start dates for cancer patients
By Cynthia E. Keen
Implementing a national fast-track system in Denmark for patients with symptoms of cancer has reduced the start date of treatment by four weeks, according to a presentation made at the recent Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Symposium held in Phoenix, AZ.
February 2, 2012
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AuntMinnieEurope.com CT Insider
By Philip Ward
February 1, 2012
Canon Europe acquires Delft Diagnostic Imaging
By Wayne Forrest
In a move that unites players in the digital x-ray segment, Canon Europe has acquired Netherlands-based Delft Diagnostic Imaging (Delft DI). In addition to bolstering its digital x-ray offerings, the deal also provides Canon with an entrée into the informatics segment.
February 1, 2012
Iterative reconstruction makes CT viable in Crohn's cases
By Philip Ward
High-quality CT images of the abdomen and pelvis can be acquired by using the latest iterative reconstruction techniques at an ultralow dose in patients with Crohn's disease, enabling the detection of most complications, according to Irish researchers.
February 1, 2012
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Study shows CR exposure creep can be slowed, but is hard to stop
By James Brice
The long-suspected existence of exposure creep has been documented in a long-term study of computed radiography (CR) practices at an Australian teaching hospital. The study highlights the need for uniform exposure standards for CR systems manufactured by different vendors.
February 1, 2012
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