Medical Imaging
Saudi Arabian Medical Center Signs Agreement for MRI-Guided Radiotherapy
The Saudi Arabian National Guard Health Affairs reported that it has signed an agreement with Varian Medical Systems and Imris to develop and build a facility for magnetic resonance-guided radiation therapy. More...30 Nov 2010
MRI Contrast Agents Alter Proliferation of Stem Cells
Upon testing three different labeling agents on three different stem cell populations to determine the effect the agents had on stem cell phenotype, biologic behavior, and migration abilities, scientists discovered changes in stem cell proliferation depending on the type of contrast agent used. More...29 Nov 2010
Collaboration on Use of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound in Cancer Drug Delivery Yields Promising Results
Feasibility studies have successfully been completed aimed on improving delivery of cancer drugs using a combination of ultrasound sensitive liposomes and high-intensity focused ultrasound. More...25 Nov 2010
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Distribution Agreement Expanded in South America for Image Management Systems to Ecuador
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4D Cardiovascular Ultrasound Technology Improves Image Quality, Quantification, and Productivity
GE Healthcare to Acquire Israeli Cadmium Zinc Telluride Detector Business
Fusion Imaging Technique Pinpoints Key Changes that Occur with Traumatic Brain Injury
Portable Breast Scanner Allows Immediate Cancer Diagnosis
Tabletop Source of Bright, Coherent Synchrotron X-Rays Developed
Neuroimaging Project Boosts Research Seeking Interventions for Alzheimer's Disease
Targeted MRI to Transform Imaging Market
Ultrasound Notebook Provides Clinical Assessment Tools
Image Guidance Radiotherapy Improving the Treatment of Lung Cancer
MR Images Reveal Mouse Brain Seen in Sharpest Detail Ever
Targeted Radiotherapy Minimizes Side Effects of Prostate Cancer Treatment
Pencil Beam Radiation Offers More Targeted Therapy with Fewer Side Effects for Lung Cancer Patients
SPECT/CT Fusion Technology Improves Dose Management with Shorter Acquisition Times
Interventional Suite Designed for Spiral, Sequence, and Fluoroscopic CT-Guided Procedures
GE Healthcare to Acquire Cancer Diagnostics Company
Real-Time Imaging of Stroke Models Employing Two-Photon Excited Florescence Microscopy
Hybrid SPECT/CT Platform Provides Imaging to More Patients with Reduced Dose
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