Nuclear Medicine
PET/CT Scans May Help Detect Recurring Prostate Cancer Earlier
A new study showed that PET/CT scans used with the imaging agent choline, could detect recurring prostate cancer sooner than traditional imaging technologies in some patients who have had their prostates surgically removed. More...16 Sep 2009
MRI Blood Flow Simulation Helps Plan Pediatric Heart Surgery
Researchers collaborating with pediatric cardiologists and surgeons from two U.S. medical institutions have developed a tool for virtual surgery that allows heart surgeons to view the predicted effects of different surgical approaches. More...04 Sep 2009
PET/CT Image Fusion Module Integrates with PACS for More Efficiency
Using a new PET/CT image fusion system with new integrated fusion and advanced visualization technology, clinicians can view images using variable opacity, independent color maps, multiplanar reformatting, and maximum intensity projection. More...02 Sep 2009

In Other News
Hybrid Linac-MRI Technology Developed to Image and Treat Tumors
First Skin Cancer Patients Treated with Electronic Brachytherapy Technology
Compact Gamma Camera Developed for Prostate Cancer Imaging
PET Scans Plus Memory Tests Identify Early Signs of Alzheimer's Disease
Brain Imaging and Proteins in Spinal Fluid may Improve Alzheimer's Prediction, Diagnosis
Beijing Cancer Hospital Becomes First Hospital in China to Introduce New IMRT Radiotherapy Cancer Treatments
Obesity Shown to Contribute to Rapid Cartilage Loss
PET Measurements of the Hippocampus May Improve Alzheimer's Diagnosis
PET Core Laboratory Provides Essential Element for Accurate Research
PET Evaluates Effectiveness of Novel Breast Cancer Treatment
Hybrid PT/MR Scanner May Offer Viable Alternative to PET/CT
PET Scans May Improve Accuracy of Dementia Diagnosis
Combining Technologies with SPECT Provides High-Quality Images of Small Tumors
Combined High-Definition PET and "Motion-Frozen” Technology May Change Cardiac Disease Diagnosis
Alternative Medical Isotope for Bone Imaging Reconsidered
Agreement to Integrate Image Processing within a PACS Workflow Application
Mobile System Delivers Electron Beam Radiation Therapy to Tumors
PET Measures Breast Cancer Patients Response to Therapy
PET Scanner Developed for Cardiac Perfusion Imaging
Web-Based PET/CT Fusion Viewer Meets the Needs of Physician, Facility, and Patient
Next-Generation Patient Positioning System to Improve Proton Therapy
BSGI Shown to Reveal Additional Tumors in Breast Cancer Patients
Reference Guide on PET Scanning Helps Doctors Treat a Variety of Cancers
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