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Table of Contents . . . September 6th, 2005
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Bio-Imaging Technologies, Inc. - Biomedical company reports 22% increase in contract signings
Eastman Kodak Company - Agreement with Novadaq Technologies finalized to service cardiac imaging system
Max Planck Institute of Neurobiology - Autoimmune encephalomyelitis studied, live imaging within lesions achieved
Norwegian Univ. of Science & Technology, Trondheim - Automated analysis of strain rate is feasible and quick
University of Washington, Seattle - Is mammography screening affected by perception of malpractice?
3TP Imaging Sciences - IT product launched for pharmacokinetic analysis
Adnan Menderes University, Aydin - CE-PDUS did not enhance differentiation of hypoehoic lesions
Berlex, Inc. - Two-year agreement signed for Magnevist magnetic resonance contrast media
Bikur Holim Hospital, Jerusalem - CTCA is a promising technique for detection of coronary artery stenosis
Bio-Imaging Technologies, Inc. - Personal Health Keys given to cancer patients
BioLucent, Inc. - Study indicates need to ease mammography pain experienced by 76% of black women
BioPhysics Assay Laboratory, Inc. - Grant awarded for magnetic resonance angiography
Breast Center, Gateshead - Efficacy of breast intraoperative ultrasound evaluated
Brigham and Women's Hospital - MRI-guided percutaneous cryotherapy shows promise
Brown Medical School, Providence - QRS duration was not useful to predict ICD benefit
Carmel Medical Center, Haifa - Multislice CT angiography is noninvasive diagnostic procedure
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Fluorescence spectroscopy and detecting inflammatory cells in blood vessels
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne - Occult lung infarction induced false interpretation of 18F-FDG PET
Chiba University - Technology successfully demonstrated CV circulation in 4-D
Chinese Academy of Sciences - Method to analyze biomarkers of type 2 diabetes developed
Chinese University of Hong Kong - Reports describe recent advances in osteoporosis research
Chonnam National University - 3D contrast-enhanced MR venography valuable surgical planning tool
Christchurch Public Hospital - Doppler ultrasound may be useful in classification
CV Therapeutics, Inc. - First of two pivotal phase 3 studies of regadenoson met its primary endpoint
Dalsa Corp. - Semiconductor and electronics firm to supply custom CCD image sensor chips
Del Global Technologies Corp. - Imaging company signs $8M credit facility with North Fork Business Capital
Diomed Holdings, Inc. - Company acquires distribution rights to VeinViewer from Luminetx
Dionex Corp. - Maker of chromatography systems reports record sales
Eastman Kodak Company - Digital imaging company introduces outpatient imaging and information system
Edward Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology - Hyperglycemia has short-term adverse effects on myocardial blood flow
En-Chu Kong Hospital - Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y versus mini-gastric bypass outcomes compared
eResearchTechnology, Inc. - European biopharma awards $1.9M for cardiac safety monitoring and services
Federal University of Sao Paulo - Study analyzed the myocardial performance index
Federico II University of Naples - Studies describe new findings in echocardiography research
GE Healthcare - Company teams with Harvard Medical School to fight neurodegenerative disease
Given Imaging, Ltd. - Imaging company reports increased sales, but Q2 results weaker than expected
Groningen University Hospital - In vivo uptake of [11C]choline did not correlate with cell proliferation
Hadassah Hebrew University - Candidate agents synthesized for PET imaging of EGFR-positive tumors
Harran University, Sanliurfa - Reports describe recent advances in echocardiography research
Hokkaido University - 18F-FDG PET valuable tool in diagnosis
Imaging - New findings in the area of imaging described
Imaging Diagnostic Systems - IMDS sells two CT laser mammography systems in Poland
Imaging Dynamics Company - IDC awarded digital radiography contract by Broadlane
Imperial College of London - Proton and phosphorus-31 NMR spectroscopy of human bile described
Indiana University - PET predicts outcome in diabetic patients with ventricular dysfunction
INSERM U647, Grenoble - Synchrotron radiation angiography detects in-stent restenosis
Institut Gustave-Roussy, Villejuif - GIST metastasis during imatinib mesylate treatment characterized
Istanbul University - Small bowel imaging methods combined
King Hussein Medical Center, Jordan - Ovarian puncture improves outcomes in polycystic ovary syndrome
Kokura Memorial Hospital - Pravastatin induces regression of focal coronary atherosclerosis
Loma Linda University Medical Center - Novel clip facilitates hand-assisted laparoscopic donor nephrectomy
Makarios Hospital, Nicosia - Neonatal screening reveals high prevalence in Greek Cypriots
Manchester Royal Infirmary - Pulsed shortwave therapy lacks anti-inflammatory activity
Massachusetts General Hospital - New imaging technology detects pancreatic inflammation in type 1 diabetes
Massachusetts General Hospital - Novel technique prevents prosthesis-induced radiation overdose
Mayo Clinic - Obesity in living kidney donors examined
National Laboratory of Synchrotron Light - Recent studies add new data to oncology research
Naval Medical Center, San Diego - Essure birth control device is novel method for tubal sterilization
New York Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn - Link between cTnT and CAD stenosis does not vary with renal function
Norwegian Univ. of Science & Technology, Trondheim - Strain rate imaging can demonstrate small changes in deformation rate
Ohio State University - Perceptions of insurance coverage may deter women from mammography screening
Osaka University, Suita - Perfusion area influences coronary flow velocity reserve
Pennsylvania Dept. of Environmental Protection - Pennsylvania releases second quarter mammography inspections
Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong - Feasibility of 1H MR spectroscopy for thyroid carcinoma examined
Providence Cancer Center, Portland - Future of proteomics in cancer diagnosis and treatment described
Radboud University of Nijmegen Medical Center - MRI integrated with radiation therapy via fiducial gold markers
Rheumatism Foundation Hospital, Heinola - Silastic metacarpophalangeal prostheses linked to severe osteolysis
Royal Brompton Hospital, London - New findings in the area of cardiology detailed
Royal United Hospital, Bath - Zeiss IOLMaster biometry optimized for IOL implantation
San Luca Hospital, Salerno - Review analyzes mechanisms underlying postsystolic motion
San Martino Hospital, Genoa - Findings describe new data in echocardiography research
Schick Technologies, Inc. - Radiographic imaging systems reports 44% increase in revenue
Siemens Medical Solutions - Medical services, products supplier scores high on customer satisfaction survey
Singapore General Hospital - Sonographic assessment of breast lesions correlates with MRI results
Source Medical Solutions - Imaging company adds nine centers to web-based radiology information system
St. Louis University - EBCT best for evaluating adults with congenital defects in the heart arteries
Stanford University - Robotic technique shows promise in weight-loss surgery
Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Bern - Stents are associated with exercise-induced coronary vasoconstriction
Technion-Israel Institute of Technology - CellTrack provides automated analysis of circulating cell behavior
Tenon Hospital, Paris - Laparoscopy compared to laparotomy for treatement of ovarian tumors
Tufts-New England Medical Center, Boston - Report describes a promising rejection marker for pediatric patients
Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Reports describe recent advances in atherosclerosis research
Univ. of California, San Francisco - MRI cardiac catheterization poised for success in children
Univ. of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver - Results highlight the limitations of 2D angiography
University Hospital of Munich - Whole-body MRI of bone marrow performed
University Hospital, Groningen - MDCT calcium score can rule out myocardial ischemia detected by dobutamine CMR
University Hospital, Santiago - Laparoscopic cardial calibration with gastropexy safe, effective
University of Calgary - Cases of pulmonary mucinous cystic neoplasia analyzed
University of Helsinki - Recent studies add new data to obesity and diabetes research
University of Michigan - Monoscopic vs. stereoscopic reading for detection of breast lesions studied
University of Munich - Dobutamine MPI reliably identifies risk for subsequent cardiac events
University of Naples Federico - LV filling dysfunction is progressive in systemic sclerosis
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia - MRI differentiates localized/widespread neural stem cell engraftment in the CNS
University of Pittsburgh - Extensive peripheral atherosclerosis may be a risk factor for Alzheimer disease
University of Turku - Cardiac function in twin pairs discordant for physical fitness examined
Vanderbilt University, Nashville - Natural history of low-grade ductal carcinoma in situ studied
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. - Community Care Physicians use IGRT
Viking Systems, Inc. - Maker of laparoscopic 3D vision systems expands sales to international markets
Virginia Commonwealth University - Raman-based assay measures microvascular oxygenation
Vital Images, Inc. - Imaging software products companies sign marketing and reseller agreement
Vrije University of Brussels Academic Hospital - CT-based measurement tool validated
Xenogen Corp. - Maker of drug discovery systems reports second quarter total revenue up 30%
Yuanpei Institute Science & Technology, Hsinchu - Infection control implemented in radiology department after SARS outbreak
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