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MeVis posts mixed results for fiscal 2010
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
A stronger service business offset a decrease in new licenses to buoy group revenues for medical imaging software developer MeVis Medical Solutions in its 2010 fiscal year.
April 19, 2011
Water-fat separation sequence can't beat contrast MRI
By Wayne Forrest
When trying to find ways to cut contrast in patients scheduled for breast MRI, Italian researchers discovered that a noncontrast water-fat separation sequence was no better for evaluating tumor response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy than standard contrast MRI. But noncontrast MRI still holds potential for monitoring therapy.
April 19, 2011
New Swiss center develops novel training approach
By Frances Rylands-Monk
During its first year, the Academy for Medical Training and Simulation in Lucerne, Switzerland, has welcomed 4,500 course participants, predominantly for musculoskeletal training. It is now adapting its approach to suit the changing needs of modern healthcare.
April 19, 2011
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Sectra nets Russian OK for digital mammo
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
PACS and digital mammography developer Sectra has received clearance to market its Sectra MicroDose Mammography system in Russia.
April 18, 2011
Open MRI provides answers in excessively obese patients
By Philip Ward
Open MR examinations performed at specially equipped hospitals can help to overcome the hefty challenges posed by the growing number of excessively obese patients, according to German researchers.
April 18, 2011
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Rude awakening: Will radiographers eventually take over?
By Dr. Peter Rinck, PhD
One of the topics at ECR 2011 in Vienna was carefully kept under wraps: the decision of a major Dutch hospital's department of radiology to train some of its radiographers to read images. It was not discussed on the stage, but rather in the corridors and at the coffee tables.
April 18, 2011
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IBA buys stake in German PET firm
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Radiopharmaceutical developer Ion Beam Applications (IBA) has acquired a minority stake in a German provider of PET radiopharmaceuticals founded by imaging pioneer Willi Kalender, PhD.
April 17, 2011
SuperSonic nets large Russian order
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
French ultrasound technology firm SuperSonic Imagine of Aix-en Provence has completed installation of its Aixplorer MultiWave ultrasound scanner in 26 hospitals located throughout Russia.
April 17, 2011
Philips' revenues advance in Q1
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Strong gains in its patient care, clinical informatics, and home healthcare solutions units contributed to sales growth for Philips Healthcare in its first quarter.
April 17, 2011
New open protocols look set to eliminate image transfer on CDs
By John Brosky
PISA, Italy - Transferring medical images in this all-digital age often continues to rely on cumbersome compact discs. Help is on the way, promises Chris Lindop, who heads the Interoperability & Standards Group for GE Healthcare and is the lead author for a new integration profile in the final stages of development.
April 17, 2011
St. Jude to bring Accent MRI pacemaker to Europe
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Cardiac technology developer St. Jude Medical has received the European CE Mark for its Accent MRI pacemaker and Tendril MRI lead.
April 17, 2011
Radiographers reduce radiation exposure in Finland
By James Brice
Radiographers have an important role to play in monitoring patient radiation exposure and adjusting x-ray equipment settings when rates rise, according to Finnish researchers.
April 17, 2011
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