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Table of Contents . . . September 24th, 2005
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Hologic - Alliance signed with Novation for mammography, bone densitometry systems
InSightec - Agreement signed with GE Healthcare for surgical systems
Kochi Hospital - Adenoid cystic carcinoma of maxillary sinus analyzed
Longport - Additional dermatology probes for scan system developed to expand applications
Apical Ballooning Syndrome - Clinical features elucidated via myocardial contrast echocardiography
Austin Hospital, Heidelberg - Multidetector computed tomography compared to magnetic resonance imaging
Barco - Flat panel display added to PACS display solutions
Baylor Heart & Vascular Institute, Dallas - Researchers' work adds to cardiology body of knowledge
British Columbia Cancer Agency - Dye imaging identifies oral lesions likely to become cancer
Bucknell University, Lewisburg - Systems allow confocal imaging to previously unattainable depths
Cancer Research Technology - License agreement signed with TriPath Imaging
Canon Medical Systems - Multisystem digital radiography order placed by Hamilton Health Sciences
Clinical Research Institute of Montreal - Cardiac catheterization may underestimate actual ejection time
Cook, Inc. - Company cleared to market Turbo-Flo PICC lines for delivery of contrast media
Daping Hospital and Research Institute, Chongqing - Contrast-enhanced ultrasonographic imaging diagnosed liver metastatic lesions
ECRI - Robot-assisted prostate surgery has possible benefits, high cost
Elbit Medical Imaging - Elscint merger complete
EPIX Pharmaceuticals - Studies conclude MS-325 (Vasovist) improves imaging in MRA
Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam - New findings in the area of cardiology detailed
European Space Agency - South Polar ozone hole makes big comeback
Finance - CCA has entered into an agreement for a private placement of its common stock
Fujifilm Medical Systems USA - NYU medical center contracts with Fuji for 5-year film and imager deal
GE Healthcare - Company announces new PACS global general manager
Guardian Technologies International - Company announces most recent FlowPoint licensee in U.S.
HaEmek Medical Center, Afula - Findings describe new data in obstetrics research
Hospital de Leon - Coronary clearance frame count useful as microvascular perfusion index
Image Technology Laboratories - Medical imaging company improves cash position and liquidity
Imaging Diagnostic Systems - Imaging company expands to South Korea
Inlet Medical - Study: UPLIFT procedure reduces pelvic pain caused by a tipped uterus
International Univ. of Health & Welfare, Shizuoka - Fluorescence in situ hybridization compared with conventional cytology
Johns Hopkins University Hospital - Infrared endoscope enables direct coronary sinus visualization
Justus-Liebig-University of Giessen - Prevalence of melanocortin receptor mutations in obesity examined
La Paz University Hospital, Madrid - Pitfalls of interpreting whole-body PET/CT images highlighted
Leiden University, Netherlands - Blood flow to brain may be clue to certain dementias
Lilly Research Laboratories - Ibutilide produced 5- to 10-ms changes in corrected QT
Massachusetts General Hospital - Novel approach improves 3-D polyethylene wear assessment
Mayo Clinic - Study examined survival rates in HD patients who experience stroke
Medical University of Vienna - Endoscopic US-guided drainage effective in benign and malignant disease
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - New findings in the area of diagnostics detailed
National Defense Medical College, Saitama - Usefulness and limitation of multiple endoscopic biopsy sampling assessed
New York Center for Facial Plastic & Laser Surgery - Endoscopic face lift procedure lessens scarring, tightens face and lower eyelids
New York Presbyterian Medical Center - New findings in the area of diagnostics described
New York University - Data advance knowledge in obesity surgery research
Nippon Medical School, Tokyo - Technique may assist integration of information from gated SPECT and CTCA
OmniSonics Medical Technologies - Medical device company announces three executive appointments
R2 Technology - Digital mammography results available on Sectra multimodality
RIKEN Genomic Sciences Center - G protein coupled receptors studied, expression vectors detailed
Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield - US-guided endoscopic mucosal resection effective for submucosal tumors
Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg - Researchers' data advance imaging research
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute - Endoscopic band ligation improves sclerotherapy results in children
Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer - Pathologic processes may be better depicted on digital chest X-rays
Shinchon Severance Hospital, Seoul - Magnetic resonance imaging evaluated cardiovascular invasion of thoracic mass
Shujitsu University - Novel liquid chromatography assay determines plasma mizoribine levels
Siemens Medical Solutions - Trauma concept seeks to streamline treatment for seriously injured patients
Siemens Medical Solutions - Ultrasound enables automation correction of system parameters for diagnosis
St. Francis Memorial Hospital, Roslyn - Findings advance knowledge in imaging research
St. Luc University Clinic, Brussels - Researchers' work adds to diagnostics body of knowledge
St. Mariana University, Kawasaki - Asymptomatic pancreatic disease accompanies chronic hepatitis progression
Technical University of Munich - Capsule endoscopy superior to standard diagnostic tests
Tel Aviv University - Researchers describe findings in obesity surgery studies
Tokyo Medical University - Fractional flow reserve may be used to determine revascularization
Toshiba America Medical Systems - Famio ultrasound system introduced for physician office
U.S. Army Medical Research Institute, Frederick - Botulinum progenitor toxins analyzed, characterization reported
U.S. Brookhaven National Laboratory - CR bolus-tracking shows evidence for shutter-speed variation in human pathology
U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Semicarbazide in bread products measured by LC-MS
UMR CNRS 6612, Marseille - Isoflurane, N2 O induce higher cardiac blood flow than pentobarbital
University Hospital Prince of Asturias, Madrid - Surgical treatments of endometrial cancer compared
University Hospital, Liege - Proximal radial morphology and floating radial head prosthesis compared
University Hospital, Maribor - Researchers' findings advance atherosclerosis research
University of Aarhus - Reports describe recent advances in imaging research
University of Colorado - High prevalence of occult endobronchial malignancy found in high-risk patients
University of Erlangen-Nuremberg - Short TE single-voxel 1H-MR spectroscopy of hippocampal shows reproducibility
University of Fukui - Researchers compared CASL to PET to assess cerebral blood flow
University of Groningen Hospital - Multidetector CT and EBT suitable for graft patency assessment
University of Modena & Reggio Emilia - Two techniques for lipsome analysis compared
University of North Carolina - MRI findings of hepatocellular adenomas revealed
University of Palermo - Recent studies add new data to hypertension research
University of Sao Paulo - Posterior monosegmental fixation effective
University of Texas, Austin - Scientists determine structure of enzyme that disrupts bacterial virulence
University of Toledo - Rationale of endoscopic decompression for lumbar spondylolysis reported
University of Verona - New findings in diagnostics described
University of Virginia Medical Center - Recent studies add new data to echocardiography research
University of Western Ontario - Do medical screening information online sites meet education needs of consumers?
University of Yamanashi, Nakakoma-Gun - Impaired flow-mediated dilation in brachial artery indicates restenosis
Utah Hip and Knee Center - Recent studies add new data to knee replacement research
VA Medical Center, Memphis - Utility of superior vena cava echocardiography clarified
Viking Systems - Camran Nezhat named to clinical advisory board by endoscopic technology company
VisEn Medical - Molecular imaging products company raises $4 million venture capital financing
Washington University, St. Louis - Dosimetry of PET imaging agent Cu-ATSM determined
Wayne State University, Detroit - Reports advance knowledge in breast cancer research
Wellstar International - Thermal imaging technology to undergo cost analysis for HMO's consideration
Xenogen Corp. - Biophotonic imaging company completes $15 million private equity financing
ZONARE Medical Systems - Ultrasound imaging developer releases first major system upgrade
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