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Excess radiation exposure during CT perfusion imaging: FDA issues interim recommendations

As part of an ongoing investigation into cases of excess radiation during CT perfusion imaging of the brain, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today provided imaging facilities and practitioners with interim recommendations to help prevent additional problems.

8 Dec 2009

SAVI applicator for breast brachytherapy can be an effective therapy for breast cancer

The SAVI™ applicator for breast brachytherapy is a safe, effective therapy for breast cancer, according to a newly published study in a peer-reviewed journal.

8 Dec 2009

PEG polymer may prevent GI injury during cancer radiotherapy

A non-absorbed, oral co-polymer therapy under development by Midway Pharmaceuticals demonstrated the ability to protect against damage to healthy gastrointestinal tissues and to prevent lethal bacterial infections in animal models of radiation damage.

3 Dec 2009

Patient enrollment complete in Peregrine Pharmaceuticals' Cotara trial

Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today reported completion of patient enrollment in a dose confirmation and dosimetry trial of Cotara® in patients with relapsed glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the deadliest form of brain cancer. Cotara is a targeted monoclonal antibody linked to a radioisotope being developed as a potential new treatment for GBM.

2 Dec 2009

Radiologist reports 90% radiation reduction in new cardiac CT scanners

Dr. James Earls, a radiologist from Fairfax Radiological Consultants in suburban Washington, D.C. will present the findings of a study that shows a 90 percent reduction in the amount of radiation heart patients received from CT scans compared to scans performed two years ago.

2 Dec 2009

DiaMedica to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Sanomune

DiaMedica Inc. (TSX VENTURE:DMA)("Diamedica"), a biopharmaceutical company that has discovered and is developing a novel approach to treating diabetes, announces it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Sanomune Inc.

2 Dec 2009

Pulmonary embolism can be diagnosed by combining SPECT and low-dose CT, shows research

When it comes to diagnosing pulmonary embolism-a sudden blockage in the lung artery that could be deadly if not treated-which technique is the most effective?

2 Dec 2009

Aurora Wilkinson Clinic installs Toshiba America Medical Systems' RADREX-i X-ray system

Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc., an industry leader in X-ray technology, reached a significant milestone in installing its 100th RADREXTM-i X-ray system worldwide at Aurora Health Care’s newly opened Aurora Wilkinson Clinic. The system’s patient-focused design enables health care facilities to automate X-ray examinations, improving patient care and enhancing departmental workflow.

1 Dec 2009

Low-dose radiation increases breast cancer risk in high-risk women

Low-dose radiation from annual mammography screening may increase breast cancer risk in women with genetic or familial predisposition to breast cancer, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

1 Dec 2009

GE Healthcare presents new Innova dose-efficient X-ray technology at RSNA 2009

At this year’s Radiology Society of America (RSNA) annual meeting, GE Healthcare, a $17 billion unit of General Electric Company presented the new Innova® dose-efficient X-ray technology powered by the innovative GE AutoEx control system, which automatically and continuously adapts to help keep image quality and patient dose at optimum levels.

1 Dec 2009

Presentations at Tuesday's RSNA conference

A new study from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center reports that beverage can stay-tabs pose a potential ingestion risk. In the 1970s, U.S. manufacturers switched to the stay-tab design after safety concerns about pull-tabs. The new study found 19 cases of stay-tab ingestion at a single institution, mainly among teenagers.

30 Nov 2009

Royal Philips Electronics demonstrates its portfolio of dose radiation managing products

Royal Philips Electronics today announced its response to an industry need by showing its portfolio of products designed to manage dose radiation at this year's 95th annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago.

From Philips Healthcare 30 Nov 2009

Patients undergoing abdominal/pelvic CT unnecessarily exposed to excess radiation

A large proportion of patients who undergo abdominal/pelvic computed tomography (CT) receive unindicated and unnecessary additional image acquisition resulting in excess, avoidable radiation exposure, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

30 Nov 2009

VIDA Diagnostics and Veran Medical to develop and market endobronchial lung navigation and biopsy system

VIDA Diagnostics, a leading developer of quantitative imaging software for the advanced analysis of pulmonary diseases, and Veran Medical Technologies, a leader in minimally invasive delivery of interventional oncology therapies, announced the companies have signed a definitive agreement covering joint development and distribution of an endobronchial lung navigation and biopsy system.

30 Nov 2009

Advanced radiation delivery techniques can reduce TomoTherapy treatment time

TomoTherapy Incorporated announced today that a research study published in the November 11, 2009 International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics -- commonly known as the Red Journal -- indicated that TomoTherapy(SM) treatment times could be reduced by up to 66 percent using advanced radiation delivery techniques.

25 Nov 2009

Agfa HealthCare establishes a healthcare technology institute in Canada

Agfa HealthCare, a leading provider of IT-enabled clinical workflow and diagnostic imaging solutions, today introduced the Agfa HealthCare Institute - a new initiative leveraging collaborative partnerships with world-class vendors, academic institutions, government and healthcare providers throughout North America to help facilitate innovation in the healthcare technology space.

25 Nov 2009

Guardian Technologies' novel imaging analysis technology platforms may help avoid mammography false positives

Guardian Technologies International, Inc. -- A recent U.S. Preventive Services Task Force report suggests that while mammograms save lives, they also lead to unnecessary additional procedures. Experts suggest that the problem with mammography is that improvements are needed to reduce false positives and increase accuracy.

24 Nov 2009

DGIMED ORTHO's 510(k) submission for Drill and Intramedullary (IM) Nail system receives FDA clearance

DGIMED ORTHO, Inc. announced today that the company has received notification of clearance on its 510(k) submission for the Company’s proprietary Drill and Intramedullary (IM) Nail system.

24 Nov 2009

Study to test anti-tumor effects of AEOL 10150 initiated

Aeolus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today the initiation of a study to test the anti-tumor effects of AEOL 10150 when combined with radiation and chemotherapy in nude mice bearing human non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) xenografts.

18 Nov 2009

Changes in CMS reimbursement to accelerate demand for cardiac PET imaging

Positron Corporation a molecular imaging solutions company focused on Nuclear Cardiology, expects the evolution from cardiac SPECT to cardiac PET imaging will be greatly accelerated with the recent changes in reimbursement from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) set for 2010.

13 Nov 2009

Radiation Exposure News and Research

Excess radiation exposure during CT perfusion imaging: FDA issues interim recommendations

SAVI applicator for breast brachytherapy can be an effective therapy for breast cancer

PEG polymer may prevent GI injury during cancer radiotherapy

Patient enrollment complete in Peregrine Pharmaceuticals' Cotara trial

Radiologist reports 90% radiation reduction in new cardiac CT scanners

DiaMedica to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Sanomune

Pulmonary embolism can be diagnosed by combining SPECT and low-dose CT, shows research

Aurora Wilkinson Clinic installs Toshiba America Medical Systems' RADREX-i X-ray system

Low-dose radiation increases breast cancer risk in high-risk women

GE Healthcare presents new Innova dose-efficient X-ray technology at RSNA 2009

Presentations at Tuesday's RSNA conference

Royal Philips Electronics demonstrates its portfolio of dose radiation managing products

Patients undergoing abdominal/pelvic CT unnecessarily exposed to excess radiation

VIDA Diagnostics and Veran Medical to develop and market endobronchial lung navigation and biopsy system

Advanced radiation delivery techniques can reduce TomoTherapy treatment time

Agfa HealthCare establishes a healthcare technology institute in Canada

Guardian Technologies' novel imaging analysis technology platforms may help avoid mammography false positives

DGIMED ORTHO's 510(k) submission for Drill and Intramedullary (IM) Nail system receives FDA clearance

Study to test anti-tumor effects of AEOL 10150 initiated

Changes in CMS reimbursement to accelerate demand for cardiac PET imaging

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

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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