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VC CAD aids experts in detecting intermediate polyps
By Eric Barnes
Computer-aided detection (CAD) can improve the performance of experienced radiologists in detecting intermediate-sized (6- to 9-mm) polyps, but it doesn't help find larger lesions, said researchers from Italy in results presented at the RSNA meeting earlier this month.
December 27, 2009
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GE sues Danish radiologist
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
GE Healthcare has filed a libel suit against a Danish radiologist, alleging that he made false accusations about the company.
December 22, 2009
Ultrasound helps identify allergic etiology of chronic sinus disease
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Dec 23 - In patients with chronic maxillary sinus disease, an allergic etiology can be confirmed using serial ultrasound exams to monitor responses to nasal allergen challenge.
December 22, 2009
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High-resolution CT reveals bronchial wall changes in asthma
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Dec 22 - In most patients with severe asthma, high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) reveals airway wall thickening and other changes not otherwise detectable, U.K. researchers report in the December issue of Chest.
December 21, 2009
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Lesion size and morphology at VC good predictors of histology
By Eric Barnes
Size and morphology are good predictors of whether a colorectal lesion harbors advanced histology and needs to be removed, according to a new multicenter study from Italy. The results suggest that polyps of the same size detected at virtual colonoscopy could be classified and managed differently based on their morphology.
December 21, 2009
IBA scores financing
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Radiopharmaceutical firm Ion Beam Applications (IBA) has received financing from the European Investment Bank for 50 million euros ($72.5 million U.S.).
December 17, 2009
MRI shows age- and gender-based differences in myocardial motion
By Eric Barnes
People who suspect that men's and women's hearts march to different drummers now have proof from cardiac MRI. Myocardial motion is strongly influenced by gender as well as age, according to researchers from Freiburg, Germany.
December 17, 2009
Ares completes Esaote buyout
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Biomedical and healthcare equity fund Ares Life Sciences has completed its purchase of a 40% stake in Italian ultrasound vendor Esaote.
December 15, 2009
CAD catches most flat polyps on virtual colonoscopy
By Eric Barnes
Computer-aided detection (CAD) is sensitive for all but the flattest of flat colorectal lesions, even in minimally prepped patients, according to a new study from Italy. Using CAD, radiologists significantly improved their ability to detect the elusive polyps, which can harbor precancerous lesions.
December 15, 2009
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NRG schedules Petten reactor repairs
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Dutch radiopharmaceutical producer Nuclear Research and Consultancy Group (NRG) will begin repairs to the primary cooling water pipework of its High Flux Reactor on February 19, 2010.
December 14, 2009
CT calcium detection helps rule out obstructive coronary disease
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Dec 15 - Non-enhanced CT for calcium detection is a reliable way to exclude obstructive coronary artery disease in patients with chest pain, researchers report in the December issue of the American Journal of Cardiology.
December 14, 2009
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Caution urged on early mammography for high-risk women
By Edward Susman
Women at high risk of breast cancer should be cautious about undergoing mammography or other chest x-ray studies before the age of 30 due to the risk that radiation exposure might trigger cancer, according to research presented at last week's RSNA meeting in Chicago.
December 10, 2009
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