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Radiology is the medical specialty directing medical imaging technologies to diagnose and sometimes treat diseases. Originally it was the aspect of medical science dealing with the medical use of electromagnetic energy emitted by X-ray machines or other such radiation devices for the purpose of obtaining visual information as part of medical imaging.

Virtual Radiologic's first-quarter 2010 revenues up 8% to $30.8M

Virtual Radiologic Corporation, a national radiology practice and a leader in the development of radiologist workflow technology, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010.

27 Apr 2010

Vitamin selected as agency of record for IZI Medical Products

The boutique design-web-public relations firm Vitamin® announced today its selection as agency of record for IZI Medical Products, a Maryland-based innovator of medical device accessories. Vitamin is providing IZI with retained public relations services for strengthening overall brand and key product awareness. Additionally, Vitamin is handling product naming and product branding, as well as integrated marketing for refreshing IZI's new corporate messaging, tagline and logo.

26 Apr 2010

University of Bern purchases Sectra's SyMRI software for synthetic MR

Sectra has secured the first order for the software SyMRI Suite from the Institute of Forensic Medicine at the University of Bern. The software will enhance quality in conjunction with virtual autopsies.

26 Apr 2010

Targeted therapy based on molecular signatures for treating lung cancer

The first lung cancer clinical trial to guide targeted therapies to patients based on molecular signatures in tumor biopsies is a step toward personalized care and more effective, efficient clinical trials for new drugs, study leaders reported today during the American Association for Cancer Research 101st Annual Meeting 2010.

24 Apr 2010

New hopes to improve cancer diagnosis and treatment for children

Motivated clinicians and an Internet connection combined with computers and e-mail access have the power to transform pediatric cancer treatment in the most remote corners of earth, according to a St. Jude investigator writing in a recent issue of The Lancet Oncology.

24 Apr 2010

SuperSonic Imagine reports results of largest worldwide multicenter clinical breast study in ultrasound imaging

SuperSonic Imagine, the innovative medical imaging company based in Aix-en-Provence, France has unveiled some of the results of the largest clinical breast study ever undertaken in ultrasound imaging. The worldwide multicenter study, involving top clinicians in the breast radiology community, is assessing the clinical benefits of ShearWave™ Elastography in the ultrasonic evaluation of breast lesions.

24 Apr 2010

NDSsi's ZeroWire Duo wireless Full HD video solution receives FDA clearance

NDS Surgical Imaging today announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for ZeroWire Duo, a Class II medical-grade wireless Full HD video solution for minimally-invasive surgery, GI and interventional suites.

24 Apr 2010

MedQuist completes purchase of domestic business of Spheris

MedQuist Inc., a leading provider of technology-enabled clinical documentation services, today announces that it has completed the purchase of the domestic business of Spheris Inc. Simultaneously, CBay Inc., MedQuist's majority owner, has acquired the stock of Spheris India Private Limited, a subsidiary of Spheris.

24 Apr 2010

Coronary CTA can be alternative, non-invasive diagnostic imaging test to triage CAD patients: Study

Non-invasive coronary computed tomography angiography is a cost-effective alternative to invasive cardiac catheterization in the care of patients who have positive stress test results but a less than 50 percent chance of actually having significant coronary artery disease, according to a study in the May issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

23 Apr 2010

Additional training may benefit physicians who interpret screening mammograms

A multi-site study led by an Oregon Health & Science University Knight Cancer Institute researcher has identified set criteria that could be used to help identify physicians who might benefit from additional training in interpreting screening mammograms.

23 Apr 2010

Potential new early cancer detection method using engineered gold nanoparticles

University of Missouri School of Medicine scientists explain a potentially new early cancer detection and treatment method using nanoparticles created at MU in an article published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The article illustrates how engineered gold nanoparticles tied to a cancer-specific receptor could be targeted to tumor cells to treat prostate, breast or lung cancers in humans.

23 Apr 2010

Valor Medical's European cerebral aneurysm clinical trial finalized with 30 patients treated

Valor Medical's CEO, H. Clark Adams, announced today that Valor's European clinical trial was finalized with 30 patients treated. Mr. Adams stated, "The trial took longer than expected because there are current approved therapies which were used as a first line of therapy. Patients who were enrolled to be treated with Valor's Neucrylate were not always acceptable candidates for these standard-of-care therapies.

22 Apr 2010

A-Life Medical signs exclusive agreement with Drs. Hill & Thomas

A-Life Medical, Inc., the pioneer and leading provider of computer-assisted coding products and services to the healthcare industry, announced today the forging of an exclusive agreement with the oldest and largest independently owned radiology group in Ohio, Cleveland-based Drs. Hill & Thomas Co.

22 Apr 2010

Non-invasive coronary CTA cost-effective alternative to invasive cardiac catheterization for CAD evaluation

According to a study conducted at Thomas Jefferson University (TJU), non-invasive coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) is a cost-effective alternative to invasive cardiac catheterization in the care of patients who have positive stress test results but a less than 50 percent chance of actually having significant coronary artery disease (CAD). The study will be published in the May issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

22 Apr 2010

Protocol adjustments based upon weight can help lower radiation dose for pediatric chest CT scans

Adjusting the radiation dose based upon a child's weight can significantly lower the radiation dose associated with pediatric chest computed tomography (CT) scans, according to a study published in the May issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology (www.ajronline.org). CT scanning combines special X-ray equipment with sophisticated computers to produce multiple images or pictures of the inside of the body.

22 Apr 2010

Framingham risk assessment tool fails to predict patients with suspected CAD: Study

If patients with suspected coronary artery disease are excluded from further screening because of a low Framingham score, many patients with substantial atherosclerosis (a build-up of plaque inside the arteries) will be missed, according to a study published in the May issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

22 Apr 2010

Clinical Xpert suite of mobile clinical workflow solutions available to clinicians

Thomson Reuters announced today that it will support the iPhone platform for its Clinical Xpert suite of mobile clinical workflow solutions.

22 Apr 2010

Access Pharmaceuticals to present MuGard clinical data at 2010 MASCC conference

ACCESS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., a biopharmaceutical company specializing in products for cancer and supportive care, announced today that it will present data from the ongoing work involving its lead product, MuGard, and host an oral mucositis symposium at the MASCC conference being held in Vancouver, B.C. on June 24-26, 2010. MuGard is Access Pharma's FDA-approved product for the management of oral mucositis, a debilitating side effect of many anticancer treatments.

22 Apr 2010

Optimal IMX implements MobileMD's HIE technologies and services

Optimal IMX continued to build on its industry leading radiology services business by selecting and implementing MobileMD's Health Information Exchange (HIE) technologies and services. Optimal uses MobileMD's turnkey technology and services to establish HIT connectivity and interoperability with their client facilities and physician community.

20 Apr 2010

Endra Life Sciences launches Nexus 128 preclinical photoacoustic CT scanner

Endra Life Sciences today announced the launch of the Nexus 128, a preclinical photoacoustic computed tomography (CT) scanner for small animal imaging. The system is used for simple, fast, non-invasive quantification of tumor vasculature and other physiological parameters for preclinical research.

16 Apr 2010