A radiation-free system for lung function monitoring
Although modern respirators present ever increasing features to enhance and simplify ventilation therapy, methods to quantify the efficacy of ventilator changes are limited.
Mobile imaging units
When imaging work at hospitals in Europe is disrupted by a building project; equipment breakdown or upgrading; a sudden surge in imaging demand; the need to clear a waiting list becomes urgent, or if a special imaging project is necessary, a fully equipped mobile unit can be delivered - complete with a CT, MR or Cardiac Cath system.
Demand for PET/CT systems soars
Dr Thomas Beyer: `PET/CT is a non-invasive imaging modality that captures anatomical and metabolic data in a single scan´
LightSpeed VCT XT saves resources
The Cardiocentro Ticino in Lugano, Switzerland ' a tertiary care centre specialising in treating patients with coronary artery disease ' carries out around 300 major operations and 2,000 invasive coronary angiographies annually. Six months ago, the hospital acquired state-of-the art equipment, including GE's LightSpeed VCT XT.
Radiology in Israel
Comparing radiological practices in Israel with those of Europe and the USA, Professor Graif explained that his country combines both.
On show at RSNA 2007
Visage PACS/CS, a scalable PACS solution based on web and thin client technology with fully integrated clinical applications, is to be demonstrated at this year's RSNA in Chicago, along with a comprehensive portfolio of life sciences products and services from Visage Imaging, a subsidiary of Mercury Computer Systems Inc.
Determination of angiogenesis with MRI enables timely monitoring of therapy
The suppression of angiogenesis is an established procedure used to make a positive impact on tumour growth and the development of metastases - with varying success.
An accumulator-free contrast agent injector
ulrich medical, established 25 years ago, is an independent medium-size medical technology firm with worldwide sales. Among its products are contrast agent injectors for contrast agents used in computer and magnetic resonance tomography.
Schizophrenia
Imaging water molecules in the brain correlates structural and functional deficits
Molecular imaging
In recent years molecular imaging has developed into a hot topic field in medical research, which raised high expectations.
Optical molecular imaging
Carestream's molecular imaging group focuses on life sciences, developing high-performance digital imaging systems, imaging agents, film and accessories for the research and drug discovery/development markets.
Seeking biomarkers
The term 'molecular medicine' has quickly become synonymous with brilliantly revealing images produced by innovative imaging techniques, new biomarkers and contrast agents. At Merck Research Laboratories (MRL) a team of researchers led by Dr Andrew Plump, the firm's Executive Director and Cardiovascular Disease Franchise Integrator, are seeking biomarkers for CVDs, and co-operating with Philips…
Gadolinium-containing contrast materials
Medical imaging is a first order boom area.
Accurate & wireless injector technology
Launching its newest Accutron series injector, Medtron AG proudly reports that the injector's high levels of accuracy, efficacy, and safety result from fifteen years' experience in development, the intensive research of the expert team, their close follow-up of imaging modalities and, finally, their experience in addressing end-user inputs and needs.
Virtual anatomy
A comprehensive knowledge of the topographic relationships of anatomical structures is a must for all doctors.
Mammograms or MRI scans?
X-ray based mammograms detect only 56% of early lesions in high risk women compared with 92% when MRI scanning (mostly used for brain scans), according to a study by Christiane Kuhl and colleagues at the University of Bonn (pub: the Lancet. 8/07).
Near-infrared contrast agent reveals microcalcifications related to breast and bone cancer
Near-infrared fluorescence mammography works with rays of near-infrared (NIR) light instead of X-rays. Although this is thought to be a very promising technique, there have been no effective contrast agents.
MRI in Europe
What a difference a few days can make. The last week in September kicked off with more dire warnings about the potentially disastrous impact that the Physical Agents (Electromagnetic Fields) Directive 2004/40/EC will have on the use of MRI in clinical practice and medical research across the European Union (EU).
RSNA 2007
About 27,000 healthcare professionals from over 100 countries attended RSNA 2006. These included over 5,000 European clinicians. In addition, over 28,000 people from non-US countries manned about 750 exhibition stands.
Europes´role and responsibility in Radiology
In 2008, the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) will include a Special Focus Session titled "Women in Radiology". During an EH interview, Professor Dr Maximilian Reiser, President of ECR 2008 (Vienna, Austria) discussed this and other aspects of the new programme.
A website for breast cancer patients
For women (or friends and relatives of women with breast cancer),
FRANCE: Thousands will lose healthcare cover
"If you think 53 makes you old enough to retire, then fine, go ahead and retire. But don't expect the state to pay for it." President Nicolas Sarkozy, during his election campaign
Growing market for CT systems in Europe
According to a study from the technology consultancy Frost & Sullivan the market for CT systems in Europe will grow annually by 4% - in 2013 sales will be worth $1.14 billion. Customers' primary request are cardiac imaging applications, but software innovations and improvements in scan time and image acquisition are also distinguishing features of next-generation systems.
Directive 2004/40/EC - the end of MRI in Europe?
The directive 2004/40/EC of the European Parliament sets minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents (electromagnetic fields). Too strict requirements, as the use of MRI in medical research and clinical practice throughout Europe is threatened. Now, it is expected that the directive is going to be modified and delayed for four…
Osteoporosis screening at the dentist?
Researchers from the School of Dentistry at the University of Manchester developed a technique to identify osteoporosis from ordinary dental x-rays. The software-based method has the potential to improve the early diagnoses of osteoporosis on a wide-scale screening level.
