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7T MRI continues to show promise in the liver
By Wayne Forrest
A trial study by German researchers has found that the use of 7-tesla MRI to image the liver can produce high-resolution, highly defined anatomical images without the need for a contrast agent; and the applications appear promising, the researchers said.
September 13, 2011
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New Norwegian breast study adds fuel to screening debate
By Philip Ward
The fiercely contested debate over the pros and cons of mammography screening looks set to reignite this week after the publication by the British Medical Journal of yet another study that questions the usefulness of national screening programs. Supporters of screening have already poured scorn on the article and question its validity.
September 12, 2011
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TeraRecon highlights iNtuition Cloud at CIRSE
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Advanced visualization firm TeraRecon is highlighting its iNtuition Cloud software to interventional radiology professionals attending the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe (CIRSE) meeting, held on 10-14 September in Munich.
September 12, 2011
AuntMinnieEurope.com Digital X-Ray Insider
By Philip Ward
September 12, 2011
Elekta gets OK for Nucletron buy
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Oncology firm Elekta has obtained regulatory approval for its proposed acquisition of radiation therapy firm Nucletron for 365 million euros ($522.1 million U.S.) in cash.
September 12, 2011
Carestream debuts new mobile DR system
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Carestream Health today unveiled its new mobile digital radiography (DR) system, the work-in-progress Carestream DRX-Revolution mobile x-ray unit.
September 12, 2011
Doctors often wrong about heart attack risks: study
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Your doctor may be wrong about your risk of suffering a heart attack, at least if you're Spanish, suggests a new study. Researchers found that a common method to calculate heart risks grossly overestimated the number of heart attacks in Spaniards, while a newer technique underestimated them.
September 12, 2011
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Better training and quality control lowers radiation dose
By James Brice
Better staff training and quality control have helped 10 high-volume hospital radiology departments and medical imaging clinics in Iran cut patient radiation exposure by up to 62% for routine radiographic procedures.
September 12, 2011
Swiss-based body aims to grow Africa's installed base
By Frances Rylands-Monk
The developers of a new imaging device that combines digital x-ray and ultrasound in a low-cost system hope it will provide a much-needed boost for healthcare in the developing world. Project GlobalDiagnostix has been launched to meet the needs of patients and healthcare professionals in resource-poor regions.
September 12, 2011
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Lower radiography dose in Iran linked to improved QC, training
By James Brice
Better staff training and quality control (QC) have helped 10 high-volume hospital radiology departments and medical imaging clinics in Iran cut patient radiation exposure by up to 62% for routine radiographic procedures.
September 12, 2011
Median completes install at Spanish hospital
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Median Technologies has finalized its LMS (Lesion Management Solutions) portfolio installation at a new hospital in Spain.
September 11, 2011
Innovations add impetus to ultrasound market
By Steve Holloway
The exhibition hall at the World Federation of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology congress in Vienna proved to be a busy place. A series of product introductions suggest that the market is continuing to develop.
September 11, 2011
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