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Longitudinal displacement in carotid artery reflects both degree of atherosclerosis in artery and heart function

How your carotid artery moves can reveal your risk of a future heart attack, and it is now possible to study this vessel aspect in more detail thanks to a new technique which could eventually be used to identify patients with suspected coronary artery disease, reveals a thesis from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

12 Apr 2011

New research: MRI can help detect early stage Alzheimer's disease

New research suggests that magnetic resonance imaging could help detect Alzheimer's disease at an early stage, before irreversible damage has occurred, according to a new study published online and in the June print edition of Radiology.

12 Apr 2011

Novelos Therapeutics acquires Cellectar

Novelos Therapeutics, Inc., a pharmaceutical company developing novel drugs for treatment and diagnosis of cancer, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Cellectar, Inc., a Wisconsin-based drug development company, in a stock-for-stock transaction.

12 Apr 2011

Lantheus begins exchange offer for eligible holders

NLantheus Medical Imaging, Inc., a worldwide leader in diagnostic medical imaging, today announced that on April 8, 2011 it commenced an exchange offer for eligible holders to exchange any and all of the company's outstanding unregistered 9.75% Senior Notes due 2017.

11 Apr 2011

Positive top-line results from Biogen BG-12 Phase 3 trial in RRMS

Biogen Idec announced today positive top-line results from DEFINE, the first of two pivotal Phase 3 clinical trials designed to evaluate the investigational oral compound BG-12 as a monotherapy in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

11 Apr 2011

Research on rare cancers

A cancer diagnosis can be a life-changing event. Many questions arise, with one of the first being, "Where should I be treated?" Patients diagnosed with rare cancers may have difficulty finding a physician knowledgeable in treating their type of cancer.

11 Apr 2011

Scientists to discuss innovative technologies at UMDNJ Symposium

Advances in technology have accelerated the effectiveness of scientific and medical research, producing rapid advances that were unthinkable even a decade ago. At its Third Annual Inter-School Technology Symposium, the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey will bring together scientists from throughout the University who are at the forefront of this revolution.

11 Apr 2011

Neurosurgeons to present techniques and discuss surgical approaches at AANS meeting

Neurosurgeons from NYU Langone Medical Center will present techniques and discuss surgical approaches and applications of technology at the annual meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, held April 9-13, 2011 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.

11 Apr 2011

Elekta to highlight Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion radiosurgery solution at AANS 2011

At the 2011 American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Meeting, April 9-13 at the Colorado Convention Center, Elekta (booth #1717) will highlight characteristics of Leksell Gamma Knife® Perfexion™ that separate the system from other radiosurgery solutions.

From Elekta 8 Apr 2011

Real-time brain feedback can help gain greater control over thoughts

As humans face increasing distractions in their personal and professional lives, University of British Columbia researchers have discovered that people can gain greater control over their thoughts with real-time brain feedback.

8 Apr 2011

Gene expression changes in prostate tissue surrounding cancer lesions may allow prostate cancer diagnosis

Researchers have found that gene expression changes in prostate tissue surrounding cancer lesions may allow diagnosis of prostate cancer even if no cancer cells are present in biopsy tissue, according to study results published in Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

8 Apr 2011

IBM discovers biodegradable nanoparticles that seek out and destroy drug-resistant bacteria

IBM's announcement of the first biodegradable nanoparticles that can seek out and destroy drug-resistant bacteria caps off a century of healthcare and life sciences innovation from IBM.

8 Apr 2011

Conifer to present 'how to implement clinical denials management strategy' at NICM/ACMA

Conifer Health Solutions, a leader in revenue cycle and business process solutions for healthcare providers, announced the company will present "How to Implement an Effective Clinical Denials Management Strategy" at the 2011 NICM/ACMA Case Management conference on Saturday, April 9, at 12:15 p.m. EDT. The conference will be held at the World Marriot Hotel in Orlando, Fla.

8 Apr 2011

New Clinical Practice Guideline for evaluation and treatment of pituitary incidentalomas

Today, The Endocrine Society released a new Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the evaluation and treatment of pituitary incidentalomas. The CPG is published in the April 2011 issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM), a publication of The Endocrine Society.

8 Apr 2011

IDSI receives FDA additional information request regarding CTLM imaging device 510(k) application

Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc., a pioneer in laser breast imaging, announced today that it has received notification from the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA) requesting additional information of its 510 (k) application in order to complete their review.

8 Apr 2011

Two studies on Naviscan high-resolution breast PET scanner

The American Journal of Roentgenology published original research from two separate studies this month demonstrating continued clinical acceptance of the Naviscan high-resolution breast PET scanner, otherwise known as a PEM scanner.

7 Apr 2011

Ingenia MRI system is now available in the U.S.: Philips

Royal Philips Electronics today announced the United States availability of the Ingenia MRI system, the first-ever digital broadband magnetic resonance imaging solution.

7 Apr 2011

CEM to reconvene its popular 'Methods in Bioengineering' conference on July 14-15

The Center for Engineering in Medicine -- a bioengineering research institute at the Massachusetts General Hospital, a Harvard Teaching Hospital -- has announced it will reconvene its popular "Methods in Bioengineering" conference in conjunction with event organizer Horizon House Ltd.

7 Apr 2011

EACPR to host sessions on Cardiovascular prevention in Russia at EuroPRevent meeting

This year's EuroPRevent meeting, 14 -16 April, is taking full advantage of its Geneva location and the close proximity to the European Headquarters of the World Health Organisation, the World Heart Federation, the United European Football Association, and the International Olympics Committee.

7 Apr 2011

MEDX announces first installations of next generation T-Quest compact gamma camera

MEDX, Inc., a leading provider of nuclear medicine equipment, today introduced the next generation T-Quest™ compact gamma camera. The FDA-cleared T-Quest, includes enhanced thyroid imaging and now features expanded imaging capabilities to perform parathyroid, sentinel node, MUGA, gastric emptying, hepatobiliary, bone spots and other small organ studies.

6 Apr 2011

Imaging News and Research

Longitudinal displacement in carotid artery reflects both degree of atherosclerosis in artery and heart function

New research: MRI can help detect early stage Alzheimer's disease

Novelos Therapeutics acquires Cellectar

Lantheus begins exchange offer for eligible holders

Positive top-line results from Biogen BG-12 Phase 3 trial in RRMS

Research on rare cancers

Scientists to discuss innovative technologies at UMDNJ Symposium

Neurosurgeons to present techniques and discuss surgical approaches at AANS meeting

Elekta to highlight Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion radiosurgery solution at AANS 2011

Real-time brain feedback can help gain greater control over thoughts

Gene expression changes in prostate tissue surrounding cancer lesions may allow prostate cancer diagnosis

IBM discovers biodegradable nanoparticles that seek out and destroy drug-resistant bacteria

Conifer to present 'how to implement clinical denials management strategy' at NICM/ACMA

New Clinical Practice Guideline for evaluation and treatment of pituitary incidentalomas

IDSI receives FDA additional information request regarding CTLM imaging device 510(k) application

Two studies on Naviscan high-resolution breast PET scanner

Ingenia MRI system is now available in the U.S.: Philips

CEM to reconvene its popular 'Methods in Bioengineering' conference on July 14-15

EACPR to host sessions on Cardiovascular prevention in Russia at EuroPRevent meeting

MEDX announces first installations of next generation T-Quest compact gamma camera

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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