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Medical Imaging Week

Susan Hasty, Publisher

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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