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Head growth in infancy seen to determine later intelligence
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Oct 9 - Head growth in fetal life and infancy is associated with later intelligence, results of a study published in the October issue of Pediatrics suggest. Moreover, catch-up increases do not appear to compensate for poor early growth.
October 8, 2006
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Radiotherapy cuts bowel cancer recurrence: study
By Reuters Health
LONDON (Reuters), Oct 9 - Giving bowel cancer patients radiotherapy before surgery to remove the tumor, rather than after, can reduce the risk of the disease recurring to as little as one percent, researchers said on Monday. They found that patients in the preoperative group had a lower rate of recurrence and a better five-year survival rate.
October 8, 2006
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Genetic mutation doubles breast cancer risk - study
By Reuters Health
WASHINGTON (Reuters), Oct 9 - British researchers said they have found a new genetic mutation that doubled the risk of breast cancer in women who carry it. The gene, called BRIP1, helps to repair damaged DNA -- like some of the other known breast cancer genes, researchers reported in this week's issue of the journal Nature Genetics.
October 8, 2006
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NeuroLogica nets CE Mark
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Mobile CT developer NeuroLogica has received the European CE Mark for its CereTom portable CT scanner.
October 8, 2006
VA awards contract extension to Elekta
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has renewed its contract with Swedish radiation therapy firm Elekta for one year, with the option of three more years.
October 3, 2006
Flat-panel detectors, workflow fuel European C-arm market
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Replacement of older image intensifier-based C-arm systems with flat-panel detector technology and the transition into a digital radiology environment to enhance workflow are two factors driving the European C-arm market.
October 3, 2006
Clinical and MRI correlates of cerebral palsy identified
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Oct 4 - In a population-based study, researchers at eight European centers shed light on the clinical and MRI findings that characterize children with cerebral palsy. The results suggest that obstetrical mishaps play a role in a small proportion of cases.
October 3, 2006
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Survey reveals inequalities in European cancer care
By Reuters Health
LONDON (Reuters), Sep 4 - Cancer care varies widely throughout Europe with large discrepancies in the number of specialists and facilities for patients, a survey by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) showed on Tuesday.
October 3, 2006
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Screening program cuts cardiovascular deaths among young athletes
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Sep 4 - A preparticipation athletic screening program introduced in Italy in 1982 has been successful in markedly reducing the incidence of sudden cardiovascular death in young competitive athletes, new research suggests.
October 3, 2006
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Small renal tumors show aggressive potential
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Oct 4 - A study of tumor-bearing kidneys shows that tumors beyond a diameter of 3 cm should definitely not be considered harmless, Austrian researchers report in the September issue of the Journal of Urology.
October 3, 2006
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Abbott launches Xience V stent
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Interventional device developer Abbott Vascular has begun the international launch of its Xience V everolimus-eluting coronary stent system, according to the Redwood City, CA-based company.
October 2, 2006
Hologic expands European HQ
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Women's imaging vendor Hologic of Bedford, MA, has expanded its European headquarters, which also includes the company's service and parts depot and training center.
October 1, 2006
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