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Researchers develop mouse model to examine role of bone marrow-derived cells

Bone marrow-derived cells (BMDCs) participate in the growth and spread of tumors of the breast, brain, lung, and stomach. To examine the role of BMDCs, researchers developed a mouse model that could be used to track the migration of these cells while tumors formed and expanded.

7 Oct 2011

Hysterectomy increases brain iron levels in both men and women

The human body has a love-hate relationship with iron. Just the right amount is needed for proper cell function, yet too much is associated with brain diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

7 Oct 2011

Measurable changes in brain function may be a consequence of early HIV infection

Measurable changes in brain function and communication between brain regions may be a consequence of virus-induced injury during the early stages of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.

7 Oct 2011

Strain echocardiography can help physicians detect early signs of cardiac toxicity in cancer patients

There is good news for cancer patients whose medical treatments put them at risk for future cardiac problems: using strain echocardiography can help physicians detect early signs of cardiac toxicity.

7 Oct 2011

FDA grants 510(k) clearance to Carticept Medical's Navigator Delivery System

Carticept Medical, Inc., a developer of innovative products for the treatment of cartilage injuries and osteoarthritis, today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration to market its Navigator™ Delivery System (Navigator DS) in the United States.

4 Oct 2011

Researchers gain insight on how roundworm's brain operates as it moves

Using new optical equipment, a team of 11 researchers put roundworms into a world of virtual reality, monitored both their behavior and brain activity and gained unexpected information on how the organism's brain operates as it moves.

4 Oct 2011

CRT, Cancer Research UK establish group of scientists with expertise in lipid metabolism

Cancer Research Technology, Cancer Research UK's commercial arm, has established a group of scientists with expertise in lipid metabolism - getting energy from fats and making building blocks for cell growth - to develop targets for potential new cancer drugs.

4 Oct 2011

Clinical study: Higher radiation dose does not improve overall survival for NSCLC

A higher dose of radiation (74 Gy) does not improve overall survival for non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes, compared to the standard radiation dose (60 Gy), according to an interim analysis of a late-breaking randomized study presented at the plenary session, October 3, 2011, at the 53rdAnnual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology.

4 Oct 2011

Three Penn labs receive NIH grant to speed translation of medical research into patient care

Three labs from the University of Pennsylvania have received $12.5 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as part of its $143.8 million national grant program to challenge the scientific status quo with innovative ideas that have the potential to speed the translation of medical research into improved health for the American public.

4 Oct 2011

Orexigen presents data from Contrave trial at 29th Annual Scientific Meeting of The Obesity Society

Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc., today announced that Contrave (naltrexone SR/bupropion SR) data will be presented in one oral and multiple poster presentations at the 29th Annual Scientific Meeting of The Obesity Society on October 3, 2011 in Orlando, FL.

4 Oct 2011

Virtual 18F-FDG PET/CT bronchoscopy may accurately detect NSCLC metastases

For patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) the accurate determination of the lymph node status before therapy is critical to develop an individualized treatment plan. Research from the October issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine highlights a new way for this information to be collected -- a virtual fly-through three-dimensional 18F-FDG PET/computed tomography (FDG-PET/CT) bronchoscopy that has high diagnostic accuracy for the detection of regional lymph node metastases.

4 Oct 2011

NICU stress linked with alterations in brain structure and function of preterm infants

New research shows that exposure to stressors in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is associated with alterations in the brain structure and function of very preterm infants. According to the study now available in Annals of Neurology, a journal published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the American Neurological Association and Child Neurology Society, infants who experienced early exposure to stress displayed decreased brain size, functional connectivity, and abnormal motor behavior.

4 Oct 2011

Microscopy with helium ions may greatly enhance both surface and sub-cellular imaging

The ability to obtain an accurate three-dimensional image of an intact cell is critical for unraveling the mysteries of cellular structure and function. However, for many years, tiny structures buried deep inside cells have been practically invisible to scientists due to a lack of microscopic techniques that achieve adequate resolution at the cell surface and through the entire depth of the cell.

4 Oct 2011

CSHL publishes 'The Mammary Gland as an Experimental Model' book

Studies of mammary gland biology are essential in the fight against breast cancer. Moreover, the mammary gland represents an excellent model system for investigation of physiological and pathological processes that occur throughout the body.

4 Oct 2011

MR-guided focused ultrasound may effectively control essential tremor

In a presentation at the Congress of Neurological Surgeons today, University of Virginia neurosurgeon W. Jeffrey Elias, MD reported that preliminary results of a pilot clinical trial indicate that MR-guided focused ultrasound has the potential to safely and effectively control essential tremor (ET), a common neurological condition that affects 10 million Americans.

4 Oct 2011

Largest prospective study of MRI in patients with implanted devices

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), an important diagnostic test, has traditionally been off limits to more than 2 million people in the United States who have an implanted pacemaker to regulate heart rhythms or an implanted defibrillator to prevent sudden cardiac death.

4 Oct 2011

IMRIS unveils VISIUS Surgical Theatre

IMRIS Inc. today officially launched VISIUS Surgical Theatre, its new global product branding at the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) being held in Washington DC.

3 Oct 2011

OCM announces acquisition of RIN

One Call Medical, Inc. (OCM), the nation's leading provider of specialty services to insurance payers, today announced its acquisition of Raytel Imaging Network, Inc. (RIN), a preferred provider network of diagnostic imaging services, including MRIs and CT scans. This acquisition expands and strengthens OCM's market-leading national diagnostic network.

3 Oct 2011

IBA offers full line of Proton Therapy solutions for cancer specialty centers

IBA Particle Therapy now offers a range of Proton Therapy solutions for cancer specialty centers planning to treat from 250 to 2,000 patients annually with protons.

From Elekta 3 Oct 2011

Tomosynthesis offers women the next generation in breast cancer detection

Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer among women in the United States, with approximately 200,000 new diagnoses each year. Early detection is key in the treatment of breast cancer and the biggest advancement for detection in 30 years has arrived at University Hospitals Case Medical Center - tomosynthesis, an innovative technology that provides three-dimensional detailed imaging of the breast.

1 Oct 2011

Imaging News and Research

Researchers develop mouse model to examine role of bone marrow-derived cells

Hysterectomy increases brain iron levels in both men and women

Measurable changes in brain function may be a consequence of early HIV infection

Strain echocardiography can help physicians detect early signs of cardiac toxicity in cancer patients

FDA grants 510(k) clearance to Carticept Medical's Navigator Delivery System

Researchers gain insight on how roundworm's brain operates as it moves

CRT, Cancer Research UK establish group of scientists with expertise in lipid metabolism

Clinical study: Higher radiation dose does not improve overall survival for NSCLC

Three Penn labs receive NIH grant to speed translation of medical research into patient care

Orexigen presents data from Contrave trial at 29th Annual Scientific Meeting of The Obesity Society

Virtual 18F-FDG PET/CT bronchoscopy may accurately detect NSCLC metastases

NICU stress linked with alterations in brain structure and function of preterm infants

Microscopy with helium ions may greatly enhance both surface and sub-cellular imaging

CSHL publishes 'The Mammary Gland as an Experimental Model' book

MR-guided focused ultrasound may effectively control essential tremor

Largest prospective study of MRI in patients with implanted devices

IMRIS unveils VISIUS Surgical Theatre

OCM announces acquisition of RIN

IBA offers full line of Proton Therapy solutions for cancer specialty centers

Tomosynthesis offers women the next generation in breast cancer detection

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