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CAD fails to make up for inexperience in reading VC studies

By Erik L. Ridley

Using computer-aided detection (CAD) software with a 3D display technique can increase sensitivity for inexperienced readers of virtual colonoscopy exams, but it fails to narrow the performance gap with experienced interpreters, according to a study published in the October issue of Clinical Radiology.

September 29, 2009

VC excels at diverticulosis staging

By Eric Barnes

Although virtual colonoscopy practice has always focused on adenoma detection and colon cancer prevention, the exam is proving to be formidable in the staging of diverticular disease, a scourge of fast-food Western nations that affects most of their citizens by age 60.

September 27, 2009

Colon cancer screening likely to become cost-saving as chemotherapy costs rise

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Sep 25 - As chemotherapy costs rise, it is likely that most colorectal cancer screening strategies will become not just cost-effective, but also cost-saving, according to a report in the September 24 online issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

September 24, 2009

Aspirin fights colon cancer risk of gene disorder

By Reuters Health

BERLIN (Reuters), Sep 22 - A daily dose of aspirin can prevent cancer in people with a genetic disorder that increases their risk of developing the disease, scientists said on Monday.

September 21, 2009

VC researchers weigh 3 iodine tagging regimens

By Eric Barnes

A laxative-and-tagging regimen consisting of iodinated contrast plus a sodium phosphate mixture showed the best cleansing results among three concoctions in preparing for virtual colonoscopy exams. But a two-day regimen of iodinated contrast and a mild laxative at mealtime was better accepted by patients, according to a new study from Italy.

September 20, 2009

ContextVision releases new GOPView version

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Swedish image enhancement developer ContextVision has released its GOPView iRVPlus on a field-programmable gate array platform.

September 15, 2009

Fuzzy 3D ultrasound CAD sharpens breast cancer sensitivity

By Eric Barnes

A new breast ultrasound computer-aided detection (CAD) application uses a fuzzy 3D image processing scheme to deliver high sensitivity to improve the detection of early breast cancers.

September 2, 2009

Advanced image processing stitches together CE images

By Eric Barnes

An image processing technique forged in Japan could make wireless capsule endoscopy (CE) more useful by analyzing and cobbling together the somewhat unpredictable sequence of small intestine images generated by the tiny capsule endoscopy cameras.

August 30, 2009

Most choose VC over colonoscopy, study shows

By Eric Barnes

A new study from the Netherlands has found that most patients preferred reduced-prep virtual colonoscopy over conventional optical colonoscopy. Patients judged reduced-prep VC, both prep and procedure, as less burdensome, a fact the researchers hope could lead to greater compliance in colorectal cancer screening.

August 26, 2009

Colorectal cancer attitudes vary by ethnicity

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Aug 26 - Men and people of South Asian descent are more likely to have unfavorable perceptions of colon cancer screening, research from the U.K. shows. The findings point the way toward strategies to get more people screened, according to Dr. Taina Taskila, a researcher on the study.

August 25, 2009

Biotronics3D, Merge partner

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Imaging software developer Biotronics3D and Merge Healthcare have teamed to release three Biotronics3D applications for downloading from Merge's eFilm Web site.

August 11, 2009

Delayed return of fecal blood tests may miss colorectal cancers

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Aug 11 - Due to hemoglobin degradation, delayed return of fecal occult blood tests may cause doctors to miss colorectal adenomas and possibly also overt malignancy, according to a report in the International Journal of Cancer for August 15.

August 10, 2009

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