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RSNA technology can control patient's access to medical images and reports

Patients at three major medical institutions can control the sharing of their medical images and reports with their doctors and medical providers. The RSNA Image Share network was demonstrated today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

30 Nov 2011

Women over 40 would benefit from annual screening mammography

Women in their 40s with no family history of breast cancer are just as likely to develop invasive breast cancer as are women with a family history of the disease, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

30 Nov 2011

Scientists regenerate functional muscle tissue in mice

A team of scientists from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and CellThera, a private company located in WPI's Life Sciences and Bioengineering Center, have regenerated functional muscle tissue in mice, opening the door for a new clinical therapy to treat people who suffer major muscle trauma.

30 Nov 2011

Ambry Genetics deploys EMC Isilon scale-out NAS for gene sequencing

EMC Corporation today announced that Ambry Genetics, a leading commercial provider of clinical diagnostic and genomic services, has deployed EMC Isilon scale-out NAS to power its advanced gene sequencing operations, enabling Ambry to advance a range of scientific pursuits while easily managing 100 percent data growth annually.

30 Nov 2011

Self-referred medical imaging contributes to medical cost escalation

Physicians who have a financial interest in imaging equipment are more likely to refer their patients for potentially unnecessary imaging exams, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

30 Nov 2011

Nanosized metallic particles on implant surfaces may reduce risk of rejection

Coating the surface of an implant such as a new hip or pacemaker with nanosized metallic particles reduces the risk of rejection, and researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, can now explain why: they fool the innate immune system.

30 Nov 2011

PTC, Roche announce licensing agreement for SMA programme

Roche, PTC Therapeutics, Inc. and the SMA Foundation, announced today a licensing agreement for PTC's Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) programme.

30 Nov 2011

Phillips gets FDA approval for its combo PET/MRI scanner

Royal Philips Electronics NV has received approval from U.S. regulators to introduce a single medical imaging device that can scan the body for cancer using two technologies.

29 Nov 2011

Japan approves Visian Toric Implantable Collamer Lens

STAAR Surgical Company, the leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of minimally invasive refractive lenses, today announced that its Visian Toric Implantable Collamer Lens has been approved by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.

29 Nov 2011

New integrated system for correlated atomic force microscopy and Raman spectroscopic imaging

At the Materials Research Society (MRS) Fall 2011 Meeting, Bruker announced today the release of the Innova-IRIS, an integrated system for correlated atomic force microscopy and Raman spectroscopic imaging.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 29 Nov 2011

FDA grants 510(k) clearance for SweetSpot Diabetes Data Management Service

SweetSpot Diabetes Care, Inc. announced today it has received 510(k) clearance from the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for the SweetSpot Diabetes Data Management Service which helps health care providers and patients see, understand and use blood glucose meter data to diagnose and manage diabetes.

29 Nov 2011

HHS approves Ariz. Medicaid cut; La. officials find common ground on Medicaid needs

Federal officials approve an additional 5 percent cut in payments to Arizona hospitals and other providers. Meanwhile, in Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration has rare kind words for Sen. Mary Landrieu and New York struggles with its Medicaid payment computer system.

29 Nov 2011

New technique to accomplish 'accelerated serendipity' using robotics

Scientists can now take that "a-ha" moment to go with a method Princeton University researchers developed - and successfully tested - to speed up the chances of an unexpected yet groundbreaking chemical discovery.

29 Nov 2011

IVC filter study reinforces SIR's guidelines surrounding retrieval or permanent placement

Researchers have published the largest single patient population study to date on a method for following patients with retrievable inferior vena cava (IVC) filters-devices used to keep blood clots from traveling to the lungs.

29 Nov 2011

Toshiba introduces Adaptive Iterative Dose Reduction 3D technology at RSNA 2011

To make today's CT examinations even safer, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc., unveils next generation dose reduction technology, Adaptive Iterative Dose Reduction 3D, at this year's Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting in Chicago.

29 Nov 2011

Virtual childbirth software can help plan majority of C-sections

Newly developed computer software combined with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of a fetus may help physicians better assess a woman's potential for a difficult childbirth. Results of a study using the new software were presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

29 Nov 2011

Siemens debuts single-source CT scanner, SOMATOM Definition Edge at RSNA 2011

At the 97th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), from November 27 to December 2 in Chicago, Siemens Healthcare (Booth #822, East Building/Lakeside Center at McCormick Place, Hall D) is unveiling the SOMATOM® Definition Edge – the first single-source CT to use Siemens recently developed Stellar Detector.

From Siemens Healthineers 29 Nov 2011