Medical Imaging

MDCT Computer-Aided System Successfully Detects and Measures Pneumothoraces
A new computer-aided method used with multidetector computed tomography to detect and measure pneumothoraces in trauma patients helps physicians make faster and more accurate decisions in busy emergency room settings. More...24 Mar 2009
Ultrasound and Clot-Busting Drug Effective for Stroke
An experimental therapy using tiny bubbles activated by transcranial Doppler ultrasound combined with the clot-busting drug tissue plasminogen-activator is more effective than tPA alone in treating patients suffering from ischemic stroke. More...23 Mar 2009

Magnetic Particle Image Technology Provides Real-Time Images of Blood Flow and the Heart
New technology called magnetic particle imaging has been shown to generate unprecedented real-time images of blood flow and heart movement, which may improve disease diagnosis and treatment planning. More...19 Mar 2009
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