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Radnet first-quarter revenue down, net loss up

RadNet, Inc., a national leader in providing high-quality, cost-effective, fixed-site outpatient diagnostic imaging services through a network of 190 fully-owned and operated outpatient imaging centers, today reported financial results for its first quarter of 2010.

10 May 2010

Zilver PTX Drug-Eluting Peripheral Stent safe and effective for treating SFA lesions

Patients treated with the Zilver® PTX™ Drug-Eluting Peripheral Stent maintained clinical improvement at two years, according to interim results from the Zilver® PTX™ Global Registry presented today as a late-breaking clinical trial at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) 33rd Annual Scientific Sessions.

10 May 2010

$CT scans superior to standard X-rays for detection of pelvic fractures: Study$

CT scans superior to standard X-rays for detection of pelvic fractures: Study

Computed tomography scans are superior to standard radiography (X-rays) for the detection of pelvic fractures, according to a study to be presented at the ARRS 2010 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA. CT scanning combines special X-ray equipment with sophisticated computers to produce multiple images of pictures of the inside of the body.

7 May 2010

Conventional MRI may be effective alternative to MR arthrography for diagnosis of hip labral tears: Study

Conventional magnetic resonance imaging may be an effective alternative to minimally invasive MR arthrography for the diagnosis of hip labral tears, a common cause of hip pain, according to a study to be presented at the ARRS 2010 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA.

7 May 2010

Z-axis modulation reduces radiation dose associated with unenhanced CT head scans

Z-axis modulation can significantly reduce the radiation dose associated with unenhanced computed tomography (CT) scans of the head, according to a study to be presented at the ARRS 2010 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA. Z-axis modulation is a simple technique that radiologists can use to adjust the radiation dose and obtain optimal image quality during CT scans.

7 May 2010

High resolution ultrasound can be used to evaluate patients with foot drop: Study

High resolution ultrasound should be the imaging test of choice when evaluating patients with foot drop (an inability or difficulty in moving the ankle and toes causing uncontrolled slapping of the foot while taking a step), according to a study to be presented at the ARRS 2010 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA.

7 May 2010

$CT technique is more specific than X-rays in detecting thoracic, lumbar spine fractures: Study$

CT technique is more specific than X-rays in detecting thoracic, lumbar spine fractures: Study

When trauma patients receive a computed tomography scan of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis, a technique called CT spine reformatting eliminates the need for X-rays of the thoracic and/or lumbar spine to detect spinal fractures. This technique can lower cost and overall patient radiation exposure, according to a study to be presented at the ARRS 2010 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA.

7 May 2010

Ultrasonography can be used to diagnose muscular trauma in athletes on-site: Study

Doctors can use ultrasonography (ultrasound) to evaluate and diagnose muscular trauma in professional athletes on-site, which helps them to determine whether or not a player's injuries are severe enough to take them out of the game, according to a study to be presented at the ARRS 2010 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA.

7 May 2010

Preoperative MRI helps spare erectile function, continence after RALP for prostate cancer

Preoperative prostate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can help urologic surgeons spare the neurovascular bundle (NVB) (which controls a man's erectile function and continence) during a robotic assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) for the treatment of prostate cancer, according to a study to be presented at the ARRS 2010 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA.

7 May 2010

Study reveals benefits of X-ray guided steroid injections for treatment of hamstring tendonitis

Fluoroscopic (X-ray) guided steroid injections offer a safe and effective alternative to the conventional treatment of hamstring tendonitis, according to a study to be presented at the ARRS 2010 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA. Conventional treatment includes rest, anti-inflammatory drugs, and physical therapy.

7 May 2010

ALMA launches malaria drive on opening day of WEF on Africa

The African Leaders Malaria Alliance, comprised of the heads of 26 countries, on Wednesday at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa "launched a fresh drive to eliminate malaria using a combination of bed nets, insecticides and medication," Reuters reports (Nyambura-Mwaura, 5/5).

7 May 2010

Measurement of finger temperature to assess individual's risk for CVD

Two University of Houston professors are working to help keep your heart beating stronger and longer simply by monitoring the temperature of your fingertip.

6 May 2010

Having pathologist on-site during ultrasound-guided thyroid biopsies can cut down repeated biopsies

Having a pathologist on-site during ultrasound-guided thyroid biopsies can decrease the number of repeat biopsies that are often performed due to an inadequate sample from the first procedure, according to a study to be presented at the ARRS 2010 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA.

6 May 2010

Southeast Pain Care offers non-addictive alternatives to pain relief

The untimely death of Michael Jackson has brought the issue of pain medication addiction to the forefront of American media recently. The good news for people suffering with pain is that there are several non-addictive alternatives to pain relief.

6 May 2010

RayBiotech announces biomarker grant winners

RayBiotech, Inc. has announced the winners of its Biomarker Discovery Pilot Grant program. In total, 18 award recipients were chosen for grants of up to $20,000 each, redeemable for RayBiotech products and services. "By offering these grants," states Dr. Ray (Ruopan) Huang, Founder and President of RayBiotech, "we intend to demonstrate that any researcher with a modest research budget can successfully discover and validate disease-related biomarkers using our antibody arrays."

6 May 2010

Whole body MRI helps physicians diagnose and treat breast cancer: Study

Whole body magnetic resonance imaging should be the imaging modality of choice for the detection of breast cancer metastases (when the cancer has spread beyond the breast) as it is highly accurate and can detect bone metastases while a patient is still asymptomatic (shows no symptoms), according to a study to be presented at the ARRS 2010 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA.

6 May 2010

Use of combined PET/CT can confirm suspected colorectal cancer recurrence at early stage: Study

The use of combined positron emission tomography and computed tomography can confirm a suspected colorectal cancer recurrence at an early stage, helping significantly in treatment planning and improved targeted patient care, according to a study to be presented at the ARRS 2010 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA.

6 May 2010

C. R. Bard reaches definitive agreement to acquire SenoRx

C. R. Bard, Inc. today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire SenoRx, Inc. (Nasdaq: SENO), for a purchase price of $11.00 per share in cash, totaling approximately $200 million, net of cash acquired.

6 May 2010

DGIMED ORTHO receives 510(k) clearance for DISTALOCK Titanium Femoral Intramedullary Nail system

DGIMED ORTHO, Inc. announced today that the company has received notification of clearance of its 510(k) submission for the DISTALOCKTM Titanium Femoral Intramedullary Nail system. In November 2009, the Company also received its initial clearance on the DISTALOCKTM Drill system with a stainless steel femoral IM nail.

6 May 2010

Study shows training in rhythmic gymnastics improves bone health in adolescent girls

According to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, long-term elite rhythmic gymnastics exerts positive effects on volumetric bone density and bone geometry in adolescent girls.

5 May 2010

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Radnet first-quarter revenue down, net loss up

Zilver PTX Drug-Eluting Peripheral Stent safe and effective for treating SFA lesions

CT scans superior to standard X-rays for detection of pelvic fractures: Study

Conventional MRI may be effective alternative to MR arthrography for diagnosis of hip labral tears: Study

Z-axis modulation reduces radiation dose associated with unenhanced CT head scans

High resolution ultrasound can be used to evaluate patients with foot drop: Study

CT technique is more specific than X-rays in detecting thoracic, lumbar spine fractures: Study

Ultrasonography can be used to diagnose muscular trauma in athletes on-site: Study

Preoperative MRI helps spare erectile function, continence after RALP for prostate cancer

Study reveals benefits of X-ray guided steroid injections for treatment of hamstring tendonitis

ALMA launches malaria drive on opening day of WEF on Africa

Measurement of finger temperature to assess individual's risk for CVD

Having pathologist on-site during ultrasound-guided thyroid biopsies can cut down repeated biopsies

Southeast Pain Care offers non-addictive alternatives to pain relief

RayBiotech announces biomarker grant winners

Whole body MRI helps physicians diagnose and treat breast cancer: Study

Use of combined PET/CT can confirm suspected colorectal cancer recurrence at early stage: Study

C. R. Bard reaches definitive agreement to acquire SenoRx

DGIMED ORTHO receives 510(k) clearance for DISTALOCK Titanium Femoral Intramedullary Nail system

Study shows training in rhythmic gymnastics improves bone health in adolescent girls

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