VIENNA - Automated breast ultrasound (ABS) promises improved cancer detection when combined with standard digital mammography, but training is required for radiologists to realize its full clinical potential, according to results from a pair of new studies presented Friday at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR).
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By Medimaging International staff writers
Posted on 11 Jun 2009
An American company has just received a U.S grant to develop a new imaging technology, called differential phase contrast imaging, which will utilize the unique X-ray beam produced by the Compact Light Source (CLS) synchrotron.
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MUSCAT — The National Association for Cancer Awareness (NACA) has launched the Sultanate’s first Mobile Mammography Unit (MMU).
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DOHA: Clinical image sharing promises a future of predictive and personalised health care, according to an expert. E-health, one of the most popular trends in the health care sector worldwide, cannot be complete without image sharing, says Dharmendra Ghai (pictured), clinical IT project manager and specialist in imaging informatics at the Health Information Systems Department, [...]

Although whole-body MRI using a short-tau inversion recovery (WB-STIR) sequence detects some bone contusions and fractures not found on initial radiographic bone surveys, the technique may not be ready to replace radiography in the initial assessment of traumatic injury in cases of suspected child abuse.
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Apr 21 - High-carbohydrate sports drinks can boost athletic performance, and their effects may begin as soon as they hit the mouth, a new study suggests.
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