Clinical News: Page 1102

U.K. rad therapy study tests titanium IGRT clips
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
A new U.K. study will compare image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) with standard imaging to determine whether titanium clips implanted during surgery can reduce side effects from breast cancer treatment.
March 20, 2011
MOST study uses MRI to uncover causes of knee osteoarthritis
By Wayne Forrest
Using 1-tesla MRI, researchers with the Multicenter Osteoarthritis Study (MOST) have found that prevalent cartilage damage and cartilage loss "strongly predict" bone marrow lesions and support the progression of knee osteoarthritis.
March 20, 2011
iPad may be able to support emergency brain CT interpretation
By Erik L. Ridley
Apple's iPad has the hardware power to support preliminary interpretation of emergency brain CT studies, but an inability of current software to access patient information and previous imaging can lead to some missed findings, according to researchers in Ireland.
March 20, 2011
Brain project seeks reliable tests for comatose patients
By James Brice
Neuroscientist Christian Schwarzbauer, PhD, is using functional MRI as part of a new research initiative in Aberdeen, U.K., to answer one of the most heart-wrenching questions in clinical medicine: Does a spark of conscious life still shine in the minds of patients who are submerged in a persistent coma?
March 20, 2011
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Sectra wins Luxembourg contracts
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
PACS and digital mammography developer Sectra has received orders for its mammography systems from the country of Luxembourg.
March 17, 2011
IBA nets Swedish installation
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Radiopharmaceutical developer Ion Beam Applications (IBA) has signed a contract with Skandionkliniken to install IBA's proton therapy cancer treatment system.
March 17, 2011
What's Europe's problem with MRI? EMF Directive background
By John Brosky
Adoption of the European Electromagnetic Fields Directive would set limits on gradient fields for MRI systems that would prohibit interventional procedures, forbid nurses from remaining with patients during a scanning procedure, and have an unknown impact on the design of new scanners.
March 17, 2011
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AuntMinnieEurope.com launches new Women's Imaging Digital Community with Sectra support
MANCHESTER, U.K. (PRWEB) -- Radiology portal AuntMinnieEurope.com today launched its new Women's Imaging Digital Community, a special section devoted to coverage of issues in women's medical imaging in Europe. The new section is being supported by an unrestricted sponsorship from IT and medical technology company Sectra.
March 16, 2011
Dutch researchers revive 115-year-old x-ray machine
By Brian Casey
In a new article this week in Radiology, Dutch researchers fired up a 115-year-old x-ray machine, comparing its image quality and radiation dose with current technology. They found that the vintage system delivered a radiation dose that's 1,500 times the level of modern x-ray systems.
March 16, 2011
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Eckert & Ziegler pursues bid for Theragenics
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Radiotherapy and radioisotope developer Eckert & Ziegler Isotope Products has made a $74 million offer to purchase brachytherapy seed manufacturer Theragenics.
March 16, 2011
Germany reopens debate on MRI use in Europe
By John Brosky
German opposition to a deal with the European Commission exempting MRI systems from limits on electromagnetic fields in the workplace is spreading ahead of a vote on the new law.
March 16, 2011
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Siemens adds Inspiration installs in U.K.
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Siemens Healthcare has installed two Mammomat Inspiration full-field digital mammography systems at York Hospital in York, U.K.
March 16, 2011
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