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Multidirectional spectroscopy enables human neuroimaging
By Michael Asghar
Researchers have used a multidirectional functional near-infrared spectroscopy system for human neuroimaging. Their novel approach produces a richer dataset and could improve 3D visualization of brain activity.
April 17, 2019
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ViewRay signs Down Under distributor deal
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Image-guided radiation therapy developer ViewRay is partnering with distributor Device Technologies to market, sell, and support the company's MRIdian MRI-guided radiation therapy system in Australia and New Zealand.
April 16, 2019
Debate intensifies over breast center closures in Northern Ireland
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
A plan to close two breast cancer assessment centers in Northern Ireland has prompted new concerns about how women will receive follow-up tests after screening, according to a 16 April report by BBC News.
April 16, 2019
EOS reports revenue downturn
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
A change in revenue recognition policies contributed to a significant decrease in revenue for orthopedic imaging technology developer EOS Imaging in the first quarter of 2019.
April 16, 2019
Blue Earth's Axumin agent added to EAU guidelines
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Molecular imaging firm Blue Earth Diagnostics said that its Axumin PET imaging agent has been added to the European Association of Urology (EAU) 2019 Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology for Prostate Cancer.
April 16, 2019
Tips and tricks for imaging the pelvic floor
By Philip Ward
A key strength of MRI is it allows accurate anatomic and functional evaluation of the three pelvic compartments, enabling the correct identification of the compartments involved, according to award-winning Portuguese researchers. It often leads to identification of other causes of genitourinary complaints, they said.
April 16, 2019
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Late pregnancy ultrasound could reduce C-section rate
By Kate Madden Yee
A U.K. group has found that late pregnancy ultrasound scans at 36 weeks help women avoid undiagnosed breech presentation of their babies, translating to healthier deliveries, lower rates of emergency cesarean sections (C-sections), and perhaps even lower healthcare costs, according to a study published on 16 April in PLOS Medicine.
April 16, 2019
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BMJ: Mammography skeptics attack AgeX trial design
By Kate Madden Yee
A team of British researchers known for past criticism of screening mammography is arguing that the design of the U.K.'s Age Extension Trial of Breast Cancer Screening (AgeX) is flawed. The group believes evidence from the trial should not be used to justify extending breast screening beyond existing age ranges, according to an analysis published online on 10 April in BMJ.
April 15, 2019
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Italians unveil new data on prolonged CT lung screening
By Abraham Kim
Fresh statistics from the Multicentric Italian Lung Detection trial have underlined the increasing benefits of CT lung screening over time -- starting after the fifth year. The authors reported a 39% reduction in lung cancer mortality risk for eligible smokers at 10 years.
April 15, 2019
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German team employs AR for CT-guided spine surgery
By Abraham Kim
A group from Germany used augmented reality (AR) technology to overlay CT scans onto patients with spinal lesions -- lowering the radiation dose required for CT-guided surgery while maintaining high navigational accuracy, according to an article published online on 5 April in the European Spine Journal.
April 14, 2019
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Ultrasound CADx software can stratify thyroid nodules
By Erik L. Ridley
Researchers from Spain found that ultrasound computer-aided diagnosis (CADx) software could -- despite some limitations -- offer value in stratifying the malignancy risk of thyroid nodules, according to a study published on 11 April in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
April 14, 2019
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AC Immune highlights PET tracer results for Parkinson's
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Swiss biopharmaceutical company AC Immune said a recent study concluded that its PET tracer showed potential for detecting and monitoring Parkinson's disease in humans.
April 14, 2019
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