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Table of Contents . . . November 19th, 2005
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Avon Orthopaedic Centre, Bristol - "Crescent sign" marks dissociation of liner from modular acetabular component
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston - Abdominal obesity increases risk of Barrett esophagus
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston - Activated monocytes contribute to neuronal injury in SIV neuroAIDS
U.S. National Institutes of Health - Abnormalities of the brain detected at MR imaging
Aachen University of Technology - Researchers' work adds to imaging body of knowledge
Aizawa Hospital, Nagano - Reports add new data to diagnostics research
Alexandra University Hospital - Intima-media thickness score from carotid and femoral arteries predicts extent of CAD
Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin - Use of fibrin sealant superior to nasal packing
Autoimmune Disease - MRCP imaging of the MPD helps diagnose pancreatitis with autoimmune phenomenon, but a negative result does not preclude such diagnosis
BrainLab - Image-guided radiotherapy offers hope for tumors impeded by respiratory movement
Breast Cancer - Less than half of New York female Medicare beneficiaries have mammograms, analysis shows
Brown Medical School, Providence - Flow-mediated vasodilation predicts the presence and extent of coronary artery disease
Cantonal Hospital Aarau - Tumor hypoxia measured in spontaneous canine sarcomas
Centre Hospital Notre-Dame, Quebec - Canada cancer hospital implements CR radiotherapy and imaging systems
Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg - Subgridding in specific absorption rate computation for the cochlea was studied
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh - Idiopathic restrictive cardiomyopathy in children requires prompt diagnosis
Children's Hospital, Boston - Adverse cardiovascular events observed during respiratory sedation of pediatric patients
Chinese University of Hong Kong - Aneurysm resection with revascularization by axial anastomosis effective for drug abusers
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - New data illuminates research in ischemia
Dresden University of Technology - Impedance cardiography enables noninvasive AV-interval optimization
Escalon Medical Corp. - Letter of intent inked to acquire MRP Group
FONAR Corp. - First Upright MRI group purchasing agreement signed with MAGNET, Inc.
George Washington University - Scintimammography depicts small lesions in women at increased risk for breast cancer
Glasgow Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Unit - Findings describe new data in imaging research
Hacettepe University, Ankara - Transvaginal magnetic resonance imaging used in staging of cervical carcinoma
Harris Interactive Inc. - Poll shows U.S. adults favor new medical technologies in doctors' offices
Herz- und Gefaess-Klinik, Bad Neustadt - New patch technique offers advantages in valve reconstruction and repair
Hiroshima University - Radiofrequency ablation and cementoplasty relieved pain from bone metastases
Hopital Edouard Herriot, Lyon - Out of phase magnetic resonance imaging recommended for liver applications
Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre - Preterm neonatal endothelin-1 levels correlate with severity of respiratory distress syndrome
Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Zaragoza - Ultrasonography is used to evaluate visceral fat and metabolic syndrome
Imaging - Florida cancer center installs 6D image-guided radiation therapy system
Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc. - Mammography system maker reports record increase in sales
Inion - Biodegradable implant maker signs distribution agreement for U.S. distribution
Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders, New Haven - Parkinson disease SPET and PET brain imaging help to optimize research strategies
Iwate Medical University - Three-dimensional outline of the heart and conduction pathway constructed
Johns Hopkins University - Radionuclide imaging dynamically tracks mesenchymal stem cells to myocardial infarction
Kuma Hospital, Hyogo - Ultrasonography used to screen for tracheal invasion by papillary thyroid cancer
Kuopio University Hospital - Findings advance knowledge in imaging research
Kyoto University - Thyroid gland tumors diagnosed with ultrasonographic elastography
Lund University - Regular physical activity may strenghten knee cartilage
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - Functional CT discerns vessel perfusion in tumors treated with antiangiogenic therapy
Mayo Clinic & Mayo Foundation - Studies add new findings to breast cancer body of knowledge
Medical University of Graz - Findings describe new data in childhood obesity research
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - Image-guided percutaneous cryoablation requires less analgesia than RF ablation
Merge eMed - Medical imaging software company releases new diagnostic imaging package
Mie University - Contrast-enhanced 1.5 harmonic imaging ultrasonography diagnosed hepatic tumors
Nagoya Institute of Technology, Aichi - Infrared spectroscopy and [13C]Tyr labeling reveal structural changes in cytochrome bo
National Cancer Institute - Decline in breast cancer deaths explained by use of screening, adjuvant therapies
National Taiwan University Hospital - Early restaging with F-18-FDG PET predicts outcome of nasopharyngeal carcinoma
North Texas Uterine Fibroid Institute - Texas center treating uterine fibroids with U.S.FDA-approved thermal ablation system
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago - Recent findings in hepatocellular carcinoma provide new insights
Odense University Hospital - Myocardial perfusion imaging is imperfect in the absence of post-test referral bias
Ohio State University - Synergistic interactions between Ca2+ entries occur in normal and failing rat heart
Osaka Medical Center for Cancer & Cardiovascular Diseases - Clear and papillary renal cell carcinoma differentiated by CT scan and MRI
Ospedale di Circolo, Varese - Hybrid surgical/endovascular treatment shows promise
Personnel - Cardiovascular Services of America names Timothy P. Martin president and CEO
Royal Brompton Hospital, London - Doppler echocardiography is useful in evaluating aortic coarctation
Schering-PloughMedia - Analysis shows maintenance therapy with Remicade sustains healing in Crohn patients
Seoul National University, Kyonggi - Ketamine superior to alfentanil in propofol-based patient-controlled sedation
Siemens Medical Solutions - Network system enables providing mammography history on CD, DVD for patient
Smith & Nephew - DYONICS 25 Fluid Management System launched
Sorin Group - Complete clinical, angiographic data confirm patient safety of drug-eluting stent
Stanford University - Recent findings in neurology provide new insights
Stanford University - Selective intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) dose escalation discussed
Suven Life Science - Recent findings in chromatography described
Synarc, Inc. - Central radiology service adds Steve Kahn, Aaron Timm to senior management team
Takarazuka Municipal Hospital, Hyogo - Gigli saw used to perform thoracoscopic rib resection
Technical University of Munich - Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging is reproducible in chronic coronary artery disease
Technical University of Munich - MR imaging characteristics of soft tissue masses in foot and ankle described
Tel Aviv University - Studies add new findings to imaging body of knowledge
Tokyo Metropolitan Hiroo General Hospital - Long-scan-time CT deemed effective in planning of stereotactic radiation therapy
U.S. National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute - Real-time MRI used to guide pediatric endovascular procedures
U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - Manganese-enhanced MRI effectively depicts area at risk in canine model
University of Amsterdam - New findings in the area of diagnostics detailed
University of Amsterdam - Sensitivity estimates of various imaging modalities conducted
University of Arizona - Laparoscopic parametrectomy/upper vaginectomy presented as safe treatment for cancer
University of Basel Hospital - Computed tomography is of limited diagnostic value in evaluating CAD
University of Bologna - Noninvasive scintigraphy is useful in the etiologic diagnosis of cardiac amyloidosis
University of California Davis - Unexplained symptoms for ovarian cancer should prompt pelvic imaging
University of California San Diego - Novel HPLC method developed for tetrahydrocurcumin detection in plasma and urine
University of California, San Francisco - DTI and cortical gyration imaging show different pictures of cerebral cortex development
University of Erlangen Nurnberg - Coronary artery stenoses detected using multi-detector computed tomography
University of Illinois - Anatomic M-mode improves assessment of cardiac chamber size determination
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Changes in the brain, not age, determine one's ability to focus on task
University of Laval, Ste. Foy - Whey proteins are useful substrates for tissue engineering
University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey - Benign granular cell tumor differentiated by unique imaging characteristics
University of Michigan - Contrast agent dose, ultrasound exposure determine cardiomyocyte injury in rats
University of Michigan - Left atrial circumferential ablation decreases left atrial transport function
University of Munich - Research in angiography provides new insights
University of Munich - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of cardiac transplantation
University of Nebraska - New research in the area of echocardiography detailed
University of Padua - High performance reverse phase chromatography detects urinary cortisol and cortisone
University of Parma - Recent findings in lung cancer described
University of Pisa - New data illuminates research in angiology
University of Saarland, Homburg - Detection of designer 4-MTA in human urine was successful using GC-MS
University of Southern California - Mammographic density indicated as marker of breast cancer risk
University of Texas - Diagnostic accuracy may be improved by inclusion of multiple mammographic views
University of Toronto - Mammographic breast density associated with higher breast cancer risk
University of Tubingen - Radiofrequency ablation used to treat renal cell carcinomas under MR-guidance
University of Turin - Reports advance knowledge in breast cancer research
University of Verona - Recent findings in colon cancer provide new insights
University of Western Ontario - Lightwand associated with low C-spine movement for endotracheal intubation
University of Wisconsin - Kinetics of acute and chronic Brucella infection in mice parallels human infection
University of Zurich - Computed tomography superior to radiography for assessing glenoid loosening
University of Zurich Hospital - Contrast-enhanced CT and PET/CT recommended for diagnosing oral cavity carcinoma
University of Zurich Hospital - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of angiography
VA Medical Center, Minneapolis - Study reveals vertebral deformities misdiagnosed as vertebral fractures
Vanderbilt University, Nashville - Optically tracked endorectal ultrasound probe may improve ultrasound imaging
Viking Systems, Inc. - Maker of 3D laparoscopic vision systems expands with two company appointments
Volcano Corporation - Collaboration and development agreement signed to develop X-ray angiography
Volcano Corporation - U.S. FDA clearance of high-frequency intravascular imaging catheter announced
Vrije University of Amsterdam - Screen couples Cyt P450 online bioaffinity detection with gradient reversed-phase HPLC
Wellington Hospital - Endovascular stenting is safe and effective for blunt renal artery injury
Willy Rusch GmbH - Endoscopic stent technologies acquired
Xenogen Corporation - Second agreement with Gene Logic for bioluminescent animal models announced
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