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New PET tracer advances prostate cancer detection
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Researchers have developed a new PET radiotracer designed to detect both early and advanced prostate cancer and help direct treatment, according to a study in the February issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
February 7, 2017
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Machine-learning analysis of heart motion predicts survival
By Eric Barnes
A machine-learning survival model based on 3D cardiac motion predicts outcomes beyond conventional risk factors in patients with pulmonary hypertension, according to a new study from the U.K. and Singapore. Semiautomated analysis of the cine MR images could potentially be used to guide patient management.
February 7, 2017
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Italians put finishing touches to image quality method
By Rebekah Moan
Italian researchers have proved a combination of phantoms, an automatic software tool, and a statistical process are effective and applicable on a large scale to vet the image quality and reproducibility for any type of digital mammography system.
February 6, 2017
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Breast screening organizers get creative to boost uptake
By Frances Rylands-Monk
A new study from Lebanon of 2,400 women older than 40 has found that fewer than half the women sent a breast screening invitation underwent mammography. To overcome the hit-and-miss nature of screening adherence in the region, new campaigns and promotions are being used.
February 5, 2017
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Echo groups release new stress echo guidelines
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The American Society of Echocardiography and the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging have released their first guidance document on how to perform stress echocardiography in nonischemic heart disease.
February 2, 2017
CT lung screening enters pipeline in Middle East
By Inga Stevens
DUBAI - The Abu Dhabi guidelines for CT lung cancer screening were the subject of much debate at the thoracic imaging session during the Total Radiology conference at Arab Health 2017. The guidelines cover an unusual risk factor: 20-year history of water pipe (or shisha) use.
February 2, 2017
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Fuji completes DR installation at U.K. pediatric hospital
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Fujifilm Medical Systems has provided its GoFlex mobile digital radiography (DR) system to Royal Manchester Children's Hospital in Manchester, U.K.
January 31, 2017
Philips shows wide range of devices at Arab Health 2017
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
DUBAI - At this week's Arab Health 2017 exhibition in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Philips Healthcare is demonstrating its portfolio of fully integrated data-driven connected health technology products, from prevention and healthy living to diagnosis and treatment and care at home.
January 31, 2017
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Mechanical imaging can cut breast screening recalls
By Rebekah Moan
Adding a technique called mechanical imaging to mammography breast cancer screening could lower the number of false positives and recalls by a third, according to a new Swedish study. The researchers call the results "surprising."
January 30, 2017
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Volpara highlights study linking screening, breast density
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Breast imaging software developer Volpara Solutions is highlighting a study from the Netherlands showing a strong linear relationship between decreased screening performance and volumetric breast density.
January 29, 2017
IBA Molecular finalizes purchase of Mallinckrodt unit
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Radiopharmacy vendor IBA Molecular has successfully completed its acquisition of Mallinckrodt's nuclear imaging business.
January 29, 2017
Breast screening debate spreads to Middle East
By Inga Stevens
DUBAI - As the doors spring open for the first day of the Arab Health 2017 show, breast cancer screening is set to come under close scrutiny at the Total Radiology conference that forms a major part of the event. Dr. Shaikha Abu Shaikha speaks about Qatar's Breast and Bowel Screening Program.
January 29, 2017
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