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Direct link between insulin and core body temperature discovered

A team led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have discovered a direct link between insulin-a hormone long associated with metabolism and metabolic disorders such as diabetes-and core body temperature. While much research has been conducted on insulin since its discovery in the 1920s, this is the first time the hormone has been connected to the fundamental process of temperature regulation.

20 Nov 2009

"Micro-endoscopes" to detect tumors at earlier stages being developed

Traditional endoscopes provide a peek inside patients' bodies. Now, a University of Florida engineering researcher is designing ones capable of a full inspection.

19 Nov 2009

Medtronic introduces imaging and visualization service for endovascular specialists

Continuing to drive innovation in endovascular aortic repair (EVAR), Medtronic, Inc., today announced the introduction of an imaging and visualization service for endovascular specialists who use the company’s market-leading portfolio of stent grafts to treat aortic aneurysms. Aortic aneurysms affect more than one million people in the United States alone and can rupture with fatal consequences if left untreated.

19 Nov 2009

NHS to use IOCOM technology for its East of England telemedicine project

IOCOM, a leading software provider for enterprise-class video conferencing capabilities, today announced that the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is using IOCOM technology for its East of England telemedicine project.

19 Nov 2009

PaxScan digital image detectors and X-ray tubes of Varian Medical Systems to be exhibited

Varian Medical Systems, Inc., a premier supplier of X-ray tubes and flat panel digital image detectors, will exhibit its PaxScan digital image detectors and its line of X-ray tubes for fluoroscopy, angiography, cardiology and cone-beam CT imaging at the MEDICA 2009 International Trade Fair in Dusseldorf, Germany from November 18-21, 2009.

19 Nov 2009

New CT scanner offers quality diagnostic images and emits minimum radiation

NYU Langone Medical Center is the first hospital in the Northeast to offer one of the world's fastest and most radiation dose efficient computed tomography (CT) scanner.

19 Nov 2009

Cardiologists detect atherosclerosis in ancient Egyptian mummies

A cardiologist at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute and his research colleagues from Cairo, Milwaukee, and Mission Viejo, Calif., have detected hardening of the arteries in 3,500-year-old Egyptian mummies, indicating that heart disease is not just a condition found in modern humans.

18 Nov 2009

Study finds uninsured trauma patients much more likely to die in ER

"Uninsured patients with traumatic injuries, such as car crashes, falls and gunshot wounds, were almost twice as likely to die in the hospital as similarly injured patients with health insurance, according to a troubling new study," The Associated Press reports. "The findings by Harvard University researchers surprised doctors and health experts who have believed emergency room care was equitable."

17 Nov 2009

Atrium Medical presents interim results from its COBEST clinical study at the 2009 VIVA meeting

Atrium Medical Corporation is proud to announce the release of the interim results from the COBEST clinical study. This study is to evaluate the use of bare metal stents vs. balloon expandable covered stents for the treatment of aorto-iliac occlusive disease. Prof. Patrice Mwipatayi of Royal Perth Hospital, Australia, presented interim data on the Covered versus Balloon Expandable Stent Trial known as COBEST at the 2009 VIVA (Vascular InterVentional Advances) meeting in Las Vegas.

17 Nov 2009

Uniformly structured radiological test result reporting decreases the accuracy of the reports

As many software companies work to create programs that will give uniform structure to the way radiological test results are reported, a new study by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine shows that such a system does not improve, but rather decreases the completeness and accuracy of the reports.

17 Nov 2009

UC San Diego Medical Center to implement Allocade's On-Cue System

As part of ongoing efforts to improve patient services, the Department of Radiology at UC San Diego is participating in the Enterprise Patient Flow (EPF) Study. UC San Diego Medical Center will implement the On-Cue™ System -- developed by Allocade, Inc., a developer of innovative healthcare software solutions -- to study process improvement, resource utilization, communication and patient experience.

17 Nov 2009

GE Healthcare announces results from ongoing evaluation of Gemstone Spectral Imaging

GE Healthcare today announced results from its ongoing customer evaluation of Gemstone Spectral Imaging, a technology aiming to enhance CT’s diagnostic capability. Gemstone Spectral Imaging is an available option for Discovery CT750HD systems and is being delivered to customers worldwide.

17 Nov 2009

EKG may not always be correct

The electrical measurements on the electrocardiogram can often mislead physicians in diagnosing the heart condition left ventricular hypertrophy, causing other screening tests to be ordered before a definitive conclusion can be made, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study.

17 Nov 2009

Gentium to present Defibrotide trial data at the ASH meeting

Gentium S.p.A. announced today that results from the Company’s Phase II/III Pediatric Prevention trial and Phase III Treatment trial for Defibrotide of Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease will be presented at American Society of Hematology Conference (ASH), December 5-8 in New Orleans.

16 Nov 2009

China Medicine reports total revenues of $19.2M for the third quarter of 2009

China Medicine Corporation, a developer and a leading distributor of prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, traditional Chinese medicines (TCM), nutritional and dietary supplements, and medical devices and medical formulations, today announced its third quarter 2009 results.

16 Nov 2009

Spine Care Institute established by Hospital for Special Surgery

Hospital for Special Surgery today announced the establishment of one of the most comprehensive centers of excellence in the country for the treatment of all nonoperative and operative spine disorders.

16 Nov 2009

El Camino Hospital moves into new, technologically and seismically advanced facility

El Camino Hospital, the hospital of Silicon Valley, today completed its move into the new, technologically and seismically advanced facility. After completing several practice runs led by the activation team, hospital officials report all patients were safely transferred to the new facility.

16 Nov 2009

ContextVision, SharpView, MGH and CMIV announce a collaborative study on advanced 3D image filtering

A collaborative study between ContextVision AB, SharpView AB, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the Center for Medical Image Science and Visualization (CMIV) was announced today. The study will investigate advanced 3D image filtering as a means of increasing patient throughput and improving image quality in MRI and further enabling dose reduction in CT. Researchers will compare state-of-the-art 3D techniques with 2D filters.

13 Nov 2009

Cancer patients with dense breasts have a higher risk of recurring malignancy

A study published in the current issue of Cancer found that breast cancer patients with dense breasts have a 4x higher risk of recurring malignancy.

13 Nov 2009

CMS approves FDG PET for initial staging of cervical cancer

SNM applauds the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services- (CMS) decision to expand coverage of FDG PET for the initial staging of cervical cancer without previously imposed restrictions.

13 Nov 2009

CT News and Research

Direct link between insulin and core body temperature discovered

"Micro-endoscopes" to detect tumors at earlier stages being developed

Medtronic introduces imaging and visualization service for endovascular specialists

NHS to use IOCOM technology for its East of England telemedicine project

PaxScan digital image detectors and X-ray tubes of Varian Medical Systems to be exhibited

New CT scanner offers quality diagnostic images and emits minimum radiation

Cardiologists detect atherosclerosis in ancient Egyptian mummies

Study finds uninsured trauma patients much more likely to die in ER

Atrium Medical presents interim results from its COBEST clinical study at the 2009 VIVA meeting

Uniformly structured radiological test result reporting decreases the accuracy of the reports

UC San Diego Medical Center to implement Allocade's On-Cue System

GE Healthcare announces results from ongoing evaluation of Gemstone Spectral Imaging

EKG may not always be correct

Gentium to present Defibrotide trial data at the ASH meeting

China Medicine reports total revenues of $19.2M for the third quarter of 2009

Spine Care Institute established by Hospital for Special Surgery

El Camino Hospital moves into new, technologically and seismically advanced facility

ContextVision, SharpView, MGH and CMIV announce a collaborative study on advanced 3D image filtering

Cancer patients with dense breasts have a higher risk of recurring malignancy

CMS approves FDG PET for initial staging of cervical cancer

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