Clinical Research

Concussions may slow 'background' brain activity in athletes, new imaging shows
New research into post-concussion brain health suggests that the impact of head trauma may be more far-reaching than previously believed.
Vaping may affect vascular function as much or more than smoking, MRI study shows
E-cigarettes, or vapes, are largely considered a safer alternative to smoking tobacco cigarettes, but new MRI data suggest they still pose significant risk to users’ health.
Experts develop highly sensitive X-ray detector to minimize radiation dose, cut costs
The hope is that by creating detectors that are more sensitive, less ionizing radiation will be needed to produce diagnostic quality imaging.
New study highlights the need to include more challenging datasets in AI training
A recent analysis of an already CE-marked, AI-based system that identifies pneumothorax on chest radiographs revealed a weak point in what has largely been considered a reliable support tool.
Mobile CT unit helps Field Museum experts gain new insight into ancient history
Using computed tomography allows researchers to study these individuals in a more sensitive, person-centered approach.

PET technique visualizes amyloid deposits in heart

PET with 11C-PIB provides a noninvasive method for visualizing amyloid deposits in the heart, according to a study published in the February issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. The researchers suggest that 11C-PIB eventually may be used in the clinical setting as both a diagnostic tool and a treatment follow-up method.

February 10, 2013

LightLab Imaging debuts new OCT system at EuroPCR

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) developer LightLab Imaging has launched its C7XR FD-OCT imaging system with the C7 Dragonfly Imaging Catheter at EuroPCR 2009 in Barcelona, Spain.

May 19, 2009

EuroPCR: Xience continues to perform better than Taxus at two years

Two-year data from the SPIRIT III trial, Abbott’s U.S. pivotal trial,demonstrated that its Xience V everolimus-eluting coronary stent systemcontinues to deliver clinically superior benefits compared to BostonScientific’s Taxus paclitaxel-eluting coronary stent system, accordingto a presentation at a late-breaking clinical trials session at EuroPCR2008 in Barcelona, Spain.

May 22, 2008

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Positron partners with Upbeat Cardiology Solutions to improve cardiac PET/CT access

Positron, a New York-based nuclear imaging company, will now provide Upbeat Cardiology Solutions with advanced PET/CT systems and services.

Cardiovascular Business

Global shortage of nuclear imaging isotopes may be over

The nuclear imaging isotope shortage of molybdenum-99 may be over now that the sidelined reactor is restarting. ASNC's president says PET and new SPECT technologies helped cardiac imaging labs better weather the storm.

Cardiovascular Business

‘A huge win’: CMS significantly increases Medicare payments for cardiac CT

CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.

Clinical Research

Concussions may slow 'background' brain activity in athletes, new imaging shows

Vaping may affect vascular function as much or more than smoking, MRI study shows

Experts develop highly sensitive X-ray detector to minimize radiation dose, cut costs

New study highlights the need to include more challenging datasets in AI training

Mobile CT unit helps Field Museum experts gain new insight into ancient history

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