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FDA Approves New Contrast Agent for Imaging of Tumors in Adults with Known Hepatocellular Carcinoma

An ethiodized oil contrast agent was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for selective hepatic intra-arterial use for imaging tumors in adults with known hepatocellular carcinoma.    More...
06 May 2014
Image: The Siemens Healthcare Somatom Force dual-source computed tomography (CT) scanner (Photo courtesy of Siemens Healthcare).

Dual-Source CT Scanner Receives FDA Approval

With two sets of advanced X-ray tubes and detectors, a new dual-source CT scanner provides sophisticated imaging technology to all patients, including some of the most challenging: patients with renal insufficiency, young children, and patients who are unable to hold their breath.    More...
05 May 2014
Image: The first MRI scan to show “brown fat” in a living adult could prove to be an essential step towards a new wave of therapies to aid the fight against diabetes and obesity (Photo courtesy of Warwick Medical School).

Brown Fat Research Advances with a Ground-Breaking MRI Scan

A magnetic resonance imaging scan is the first to show “brown fat” in a living adult, and could provide vital information for new treatments to aid the fight against diabetes and obesity.  More...
05 May 2014

Shared Decision-Making During Radiotherapy Enhances Patient Satisfaction

 Being an active participant in radiation treatment decisions allows cancer patients to feel more contented with their care, and may even relieve psychological distress with their experience. More...
05 May 2014
Image: The Evera MRI SureScan implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), shown with leads (Photo courtesy of Medtronic).

First Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator System to Allow for Full-Body MRI Scans Launched

 A new implantable cardioverter-defibrillator system is the first to combine effective treatment performance, improved comfort, increased longevity, with full-body magnetic resonance imaging access. More...
01 May 2014

Radiotherapy for Brain Cancer May Be Improved by Blocking DNA Repair Processes

Researchers have demonstrated in both cancer cell lines and mice that shutting down critical DNA repair processes could enhance the effectiveness of radiation therapy for highly fatal brain tumors called glioblastomas.    More...
30 Apr 2014

PET Used Instead of Repeated Biopsy for Monitoring of Prostate Cancer

A study described a method to direct the lipid metabolism in cancer cells to use more of radiolabeled glucose.  More...
30 Apr 2014
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The Medical Imaging channel of HospiMedica deals with Radiography, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and similar items.