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Abdominal and visceral fat detrimental to bone strength in obese men

Visceral, or deep belly, obesity is a risk factor for bone loss and decreased bone strength in men, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

28 Nov 2012

Merrimack’s MM-302 Phase I results and MM-DX-929 preclinical data to be presented at SABCS

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that Phase I data evaluating the novel agent MM-302 for the treatment of advanced HER2+ breast cancer and preclinical data on potential imaging and biomarker-based diagnostics will be presented at the 2012 CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), Dec. 4-8, 2012 in San Antonio, Texas.

28 Nov 2012

African-American patients with CAD have low thoracic fat volume than Caucasians

While obesity is considered a cardiovascular risk factor, a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) showed that African-American patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) have much less fat around their hearts compared to Caucasian patients.

28 Nov 2012

Neusoft Medical receives FDA 510k clearance for NeuViz 64 multi-slice CT scanner

Neusoft Medical Systems Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Neusoft Corporation, announced today that the NeuViz 64 multi-slice CT scanner has received FDA 510k clearance.

27 Nov 2012

Toshiba introduces Spot Fluoroscopy for Infinix-i systems

Giving clinicians a more complete picture while improving safety during interventional procedures, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. introduces Spot Fluoroscopy for its Infinix-i systems.

27 Nov 2012

NEXUS criteria could reduce unnecessary CT scans and spare patients from radiation exposure

A Henry Ford Hospital study has found that better use of commonly accepted diagnostic guidelines for detecting cervical spine injuries could reduce unnecessary CT scans and spare patients from radiation exposure.

27 Nov 2012

High CT utilization could increase risk of breast cancer for certain women

Researchers reviewing the records of approximately 250,000 women enrolled in an integrated healthcare delivery system found that increased CT utilization between 2000 and 2010 could result in an increase in the risk of breast cancer for certain women, including younger patients and those who received repeat exams.

27 Nov 2012

Chemotherapy can induce brain changes that may affect concentration and memory

Chemotherapy can induce changes in the brain that may affect concentration and memory, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

27 Nov 2012

New combinations of medical imaging technologies hold promise for personalized medicine

New combinations of medical imaging technologies hold promise for improved early disease screening, cancer staging, therapeutic assessment, and other aspects of personalized medicine, according to Ge Wang, director of Virginia Tech's Center for Biomedical Imaging, in a recent paper that appeared in the refereed journal PLoS One.

27 Nov 2012

USPTO grants patent for galactomannan-based carbohydrate galectin inhibitor compounds

Galectin Therapeutics, the leading developer of therapeutics that target galectin proteins to treat fibrosis and cancer, today announced that it has received a notice of allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a divisional patent of Patent Number 8,236,780 "Galactose-prolonged polysaccharides in a formulation for antifibrotic therapies".

26 Nov 2012

Toshiba showcases innovations to improve workflow and image quality at RSNA 2012

To expand imaging capabilities and improve department productivity, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. is showcasing new and future innovations for the Aplio 500 and Aplio 300 ultrasound systems at this year's Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting in Chicago, Nov. 25 - 30, 2012 (Booth #3438, South Hall).

26 Nov 2012

Toshiba to showcase scalable Vantage Titan 1.5T MR series at RSNA 2012 meeting

Providing hospitals with MR technology that fulfills their financial needs and grows with their clinical needs, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. will showcase the scalable Vantage Titan™ 1.5T MR series, which includes 8-, 16- and 32-channel MR systems, at this year's Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting in Chicago, Nov. 25 - 30, 2012.

26 Nov 2012

Toshiba launches PROTECT program for both radiologists and patients

To ensure the lowest possible CT radiation dose without compromising image quality, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. launches PROTECT. PROTECT is a three-year, comprehensive CT radiation dose management program to help customers achieve ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) imaging with Toshiba's Aquilion CT product line.

26 Nov 2012

Philips launches Imaging 2.0 at RSNA 2012 meeting

At the 98th annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago, Royal Philips Electronics is unveiling the company's next chapter of its unique approach to radiology, Imaging 2.0, by demonstrating new products that enable and improve collaboration among caregivers and integration among systems to transform care together.

From Philips Healthcare 26 Nov 2012

Fujifilm introduces FDR Go solution at RSNA 2012 meeting

FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A. Inc. is showing the latest addition to its resourceful and highly-regarded family of digital portable solutions, the FDR Go* at the 2012 meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

26 Nov 2012

GE Healthcare introduces new LOGIQ E9 with XDclear

Today at RSNA 2012, GE Healthcare is introducing the new LOGIQ E9 with XDclear, a new general imaging ultrasound system.

26 Nov 2012

FDR AcSelerate integrates Dual Energy Subtraction and Tomosynthesis

FDR AcSelerate, the fully automated positioning DR system from FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., will integrate two advanced applications to further extend diagnostic capabilities: Dual Energy Subtraction (DES) and Tomosynthesis (TS).

26 Nov 2012

Toshiba introduces Aquilion ONE ViSION Edition

Hospitals will now be able to diagnose diseases faster and safer with Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.'s newest and most advanced CT system yet, the AquilionTM ONE ViSION Edition. The system offers a low dose exam with the largest bore, widest coverage and thinnest slices.

26 Nov 2012

Toshiba introduces RADREX-i Wireless digital radiographic X-ray system

RSNA Booth #3438, South Hall - Offering clinicians more flexibility in X-ray imaging, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. introduced the RADREXTM-i Wireless digital radiographic (DR) X-ray system at this year's Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting in Chicago, Nov. 25 - 30, 2012.

26 Nov 2012

No differences between computer-navigated and traditional TKA related to knee function, pain

For many years, the use of computer-assisted navigation has been touted as improving the positioning, sizing and alignment of replacement knee joints, resulting in greater durability of joints and overall improvement in patient movement. However, new research published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) found no difference in knee function, alignment or durability/survivorship between joints positioned and completed with the help of computer navigation, and those replaced with conventional total knee arthroplasty (TKA) procedures.

21 Nov 2012