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Imaging Devices News



For Chest Pain in the ER, CT Angiography May Be Best
Thu Nov 19, 2009, 16:00
Procedure cuts diagnosis time and costs, study finds.
News Topics : Pain, Imaging Devices, Hospitals, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc


The Mummies' Curse: Heart Disease
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 17:00
Finding suggests atherosclerosis is as old as the pyramids, and not an ill of the modern world.
News Topics : Research & Development, Imaging Devices, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke


American Cancer Society Stands By Cancer Screening Guidelines
Wed Oct 21, 2009, 16:00
Group has no plans to rethink testing for breast, prostate tumors, contrary to published report.
News Topics : Mammography, Imaging Devices, Cancer: Prostate, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Breast


Successful Dieters Show Unique Brain Patterns
Wed Sep 23, 2009, 09:00
Scans found regions related to inhibition, self-control were more active.
News Topics : Obesity, Imaging Devices, Dieting To Lower Fat Intake, Dieting To Lose Weight, Brain


Alzheimer's Gene Affects Brains of Young Adults
Fri Sep 11, 2009, 17:00
Finding might help predict who's susceptible to the disease, study says.
News Topics : Memory Problems, Imaging Devices, Genetic Disorders, Brain, Alzheimer's


Motivation May Be at Root of ADHD
Tue Sep 08, 2009, 16:00
Scans suggest that symptoms stem from deficits in brain's rewards system.
News Topics : Research & Development, Kids' Ailments, Imaging Devices, Child Development, Brain, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)


Protein Clumps May Appear Years Before Memory Problems
Wed Jul 29, 2009, 12:00
Discovery could help in Alzheimer's prevention efforts, researcher says.
News Topics : Memory Problems, Imaging Devices, Brain, Alzheimer's, Aging: Misc


Vein Condition May Mask Serious Clot Disorder
Mon Jul 20, 2009, 16:00
Superficial vein thrombosis linked to deep vein thrombosis, study says.
News Topics : Imaging Devices, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke, Blood Disorders


Seniors Often Misstate Stroke History
Mon May 11, 2009, 16:00
Study suggests MRI scans better than questionnaires for evaluations.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Neurology, Memory Problems, MRI Scans, Imaging Devices, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Blood Pressure, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke, Doctors, Aging: Misc


Imaging IDs Brain Neurons With Preference for Real Words
Wed Apr 29, 2009, 12:00
Finding could boost understanding of what causes reading disabilities.
News Topics : Research & Development, Neurology, Learning Disabilities: Misc, Imaging Devices, Brain, Anatomy / Biology


A 'Smart Bomb' for Prostate Cancer?
Tue Apr 21, 2009, 17:00
Tested in mice, new chemo delivery system may increase accuracy, researchers say.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Research & Development, Medical Technology: Misc, Imaging Devices, Drugs: Misc, Cancer: Prostate, Cancer: Misc


'Silent' Heart Attacks More Common Than Thought
Mon Apr 20, 2009, 17:00
Since they leave few signs, imaging reveals patients at much greater risk for death.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, MRI Scans, Imaging Devices, Heart Attack: Symptoms / Warning Signs / Risks, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease


New Technology Allows Better Monitoring of Cancer Cells
Wed Apr 15, 2009, 12:00
Researchers foresee an increased ability to diagnose the disease.
News Topics : Research & Development, Medical Technology: Misc, Imaging Devices, Cancer: Misc


Heart Screening Not Effective for Type 2 Diabetics
Tue Apr 14, 2009, 14:00
Imaging test doesn't single out those at high risk of trouble, study found.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Imaging Devices, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Drugs: Misc, Diabetes: Type II


New MRI Technology Expands Its Power
Thu Mar 26, 2009, 14:00
Signal thousand times stronger than current imaging, researchers say.
News Topics : Research & Development, Medical Technology: Misc, MRI Scans, Imaging Devices


Brain 'Thinning' May Indicate Susceptibility to Depression
Wed Mar 25, 2009, 09:00
Cognitive problems also might be linked to right hemisphere thickness, study finds.
News Topics : Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Mental Illness / Retardation, Imaging Devices, Depression, Brain


Catching Ovarian Cancer Early May Miss Aggressive Tumors
Tue Mar 24, 2009, 14:00
The finding casts the usefulness of screening into doubt, scientists say.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Research & Development, Medical Technology: Misc, Imaging Devices, Genetics, Genetic Disorders, Cancer: Ovarian, Cancer: Misc, Anatomy / Biology


Brain Scans Shed Light on Dyslexia
Thu Mar 12, 2009, 17:00
Mismatch occurs between seeing letter and the sound it represents, study suggests.
News Topics : Speech Disorders, MRI Scans, Learning Disabilities: Misc, Imaging Devices, Dyslexia, Brain


Combo of Tests Might Spot Ovarian Cancer Early
Wed Mar 11, 2009, 07:00
Preliminary findings offer hope against a silent killer.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Imaging Devices, Cancer: Ovarian, Cancer: Misc


Skin Patches Can Cause Burns During MRIs
Thu Mar 05, 2009, 14:00
The medication patches should be removed ahead of time, FDA says.
News Topics : Imaging Devices, Drugs: Misc, Burns

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Ginkgo Won't Prevent Heart Attack, Stroke in Elderly - Nov 24, 2009, 16:00
But the herbal supplement may help ward off peripheral artery disease, researchers say.

Dangerous Toys Still on Store Shelves, Report Finds - Nov 24, 2009, 16:00
Focus on toys that pose choking hazard, are too loud, or contain dangerous chemicals.

Chronic Pain Trips Up Seniors - Nov 24, 2009, 16:00
Discomfort contributes to the falls that plague older adults, study finds.

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Angioplasty Outcomes May Vary Little Between Hospitals - Nov 24, 2009, 16:00
In-hospital death rates didn't differ greatly between high- and low-volume centers, study found.







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