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FDA clears Toshiba's advanced M-Power interface

Increasing MR exam efficiency, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.'s advanced M-Power interface has received FDA clearance. M-Power is a customizable MR system user interface enabling technologists to streamline and accelerate scanning processes and enhance diagnoses.

21 Sep 2011

LuCED test can improve utility of low-dose CT screening for early lung cancer detection

VisionGate, Inc., a company developing a revolutionary non-invasive test for the early detection of lung cancer, today announced that it will present data showing how adjunctive use of its LuCED- test can improve the utility of low dose x-ray computed tomography (CT) screening for the early detection of lung cancer in high risk individuals.

4 Jul 2011

Researcher finds ultrasound as effective as CT scans for head and neck diagnoses

For diagnosing head and neck ailments, tests that use radiation are always less desirable than those that don't. Otolaryngologists have a wide range of techniques available to them, including CT or "CAT" scans, MRI and ultrasound.

12 May 2011

16-year-old uses supercomputing network to invent new drug cocktail for cystic fibrosis

While many 16-year-olds are content with PlayStation, Toronto-area student Marshall Zhang used the Canadian SCINET supercomputing network to invent a new drug cocktail which could one day help treat cystic fibrosis.

11 May 2011

Advances in imaging ability to discover heart defects in newborns

The Medical Imaging Laboratory in Trondheim is making advances in imaging methods for both ultrasound and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. One benefit will be an enhanced ability to discover heart defects in newborns.

16 Mar 2011

IHS opens new GE Discovery ST PET/CT system at Laurel imaging facility

Imaging Healthcare Specialists (IHS) is proud to announce the opening of a new GE Discovery ST PET/CT system at its Laurel imaging facility in Hillcrest. With the opening of this new scanner, IHS now offers state-of-art PET/CT imaging at two locations, in Hillcrest and in Encinitas.

11 Mar 2011

ASU receives W. M. Keck $1 million grant to build next-generation 3D imaging microscope

The W. M. Keck Foundation has awarded Arizona State University a $1 million grant to the team of scientists led by Deirdre Meldrum, Ph.D., at the Biodesign Institute.

2 Mar 2011

Robotic surgery offers better results than laparoscopic procedures for kidney disease

Robotic surgery offers the same or better results than minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures for treating kidney disease, and can potentially help more patients because it is not as difficult for surgeons to learn, according to a new study led by Henry Ford Hospital specialists.

2 Mar 2011

Robotic surgery offers favourable outcomes in patients with kidney disease

2 Mar 2011

Aesthetic and dental surgical procedures show greater than average growth

According to Millennium Research Group (MRG), the global authority on medical technology market intelligence, standouts in surgical procedures in terms of growth over the next five years are going to be dental implant, facial injectable, optical coherence tomography (OCT) catheter, spinal nonfusion implant, and percutaneous heart valve procedures in North America.

15 Feb 2011

Numira acquires Ricerca' Efficacy Pharmacology operating unit

Numira Biosciences, a specialty contract research organization and leader in high resolution, 3D imaging services and visualization software for the life science market, announced today that it has acquired the Efficacy Pharmacology operating unit of Ricerca Biosciences, LLC., located in Bothell, WA.

14 Feb 2011

Published paper suggests some orthodontists may expose young patients to unnecessary radiation

Some orthodontists may be exposing young patients to unnecessary radiation when they order 3-D X-ray imaging for simple orthodontic cases before considering traditional 2-D imaging, suggests a paper published by University of Michigan faculty.

29 Jan 2011

Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center chosen for critical percutaneous heart valve study

The Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center was chosen today as a site for a critical percutaneous heart valve study. As part of the research study, Methodist physicians will replace diseased cardiac valves through a single, tiny puncture hole in the research subject's groin.

24 Jan 2011

Endosense, Siemens Healthcare enter joint catheter ablation development project

Endosense, a Swiss medical technology company, and Siemens Healthcare, one of the world's largest suppliers to the healthcare industry, have agreed to commence a joint development project intended to integrate the contact-force data provided by Endosense's TactiCath® force-sensing ablation catheter with Siemens' electrophysiology solutions.

14 Jan 2011

New laboratory manual on imaging in developmental biology

Imaging technologies have revolutionized the study of developmental biology and are now essential tools for researchers in the field. A newly released laboratory manual, Imaging in Developmental Biology, presents a comprehensive set of visualization methods specifically for developmental biologists. It is the newest volume in a series of imaging manuals published by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press.

5 Jan 2011

Toshiba to introduce new M-Power user interface to enhance diagnosis

To streamline the imaging process for MR technologists and enable overall exam efficiencies, as well as enhanced diagnoses, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. will introduce the advanced M-Power user interface. M-Power is a new user interface that improves technologist efficiency by reducing the number of steps technologists go through during exam set up and features advanced post-processing software.

23 Nov 2010

Sirona fourth quarter revenue decreases 2.8% to $182.9 million

Sirona, the dental technology leader, today announced its financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2010.

18 Nov 2010

Gore launches new internet cloud-based 3D advanced visualization and decision support system

W. L. Gore & Associates today announced the introduction of the GORE® 3D Imaging System, a new internet cloud-based 3D advanced visualization and decision support system that will change the paradigm of pre-case planning. The revolutionary new system, which is on exhibit at the VEITHsymposium (37th Annual Symposium on Vascular and Endovascular Issues), reflects Gore's ongoing commitment to supporting physicians in making informed treatment decisions.

18 Nov 2010

Elekta awarded delivery of three Leksell Gamma Knife systems to Chinese hospitals

In winning a tender to deliver three Leksell Gamma Knifeâ models to hospitals in China, Elekta will help more cancer patients receive the therapy they need. The agreement also helps Elekta increase its leading market position in China.

From Elekta 2 Nov 2010

Shrink announces agreement to produce high content screening tool for biotech R&D subsidiary

Shrink Nanotechnologies, Inc. an innovative nanotechnology company developing products and licensing opportunities in the alternative energy industry, medical diagnostics and sensors and biotechnology research and development tools businesses, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to produce a high content screening tool for its biotech R&D subsidiary, Shrink Chips LLC.

25 Oct 2010

3D Imaging News and Research

FDA clears Toshiba's advanced M-Power interface

LuCED test can improve utility of low-dose CT screening for early lung cancer detection

Researcher finds ultrasound as effective as CT scans for head and neck diagnoses

16-year-old uses supercomputing network to invent new drug cocktail for cystic fibrosis

Advances in imaging ability to discover heart defects in newborns

IHS opens new GE Discovery ST PET/CT system at Laurel imaging facility

ASU receives W. M. Keck $1 million grant to build next-generation 3D imaging microscope

Robotic surgery offers better results than laparoscopic procedures for kidney disease

Robotic surgery offers favourable outcomes in patients with kidney disease

Aesthetic and dental surgical procedures show greater than average growth

Numira acquires Ricerca' Efficacy Pharmacology operating unit

Published paper suggests some orthodontists may expose young patients to unnecessary radiation

Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center chosen for critical percutaneous heart valve study

Endosense, Siemens Healthcare enter joint catheter ablation development project

New laboratory manual on imaging in developmental biology

Toshiba to introduce new M-Power user interface to enhance diagnosis

Sirona fourth quarter revenue decreases 2.8% to $182.9 million

Gore launches new internet cloud-based 3D advanced visualization and decision support system

Elekta awarded delivery of three Leksell Gamma Knife systems to Chinese hospitals

Shrink announces agreement to produce high content screening tool for biotech R&D subsidiary

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