March 9, 2010 – As an alternative to the technetium (Tc-99M) isotope used in many nuclear imaging studies, UltraSPECT is advocating the use of thallium isotope (TI-201) imaging as an alternative.

March 9, 2010 - Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) will use a new magnetoencephalography (MEG) to explore brain function, including normal cognition in children and adults, as well as the neural basis of autism, depression, schizophrenia, and other brain disorders.

Advanced imaging features are offered by Sonosite for cardiac imaging. These include SonoHD imaging technology and SonoMB multibeam imaging technologies, which provide superior contrast resolution and tissue differentiation, supporting complete diagnostic examinations and ultrasound-guided imaging procedures. The systems also offer customized presets for individual clinical applications.

March 8, 2010 – Cardiovascular death is the most common cause of mortality among type 2 diabetics and claims the lives of millions each year, with many diabetics experiencing their first “symptom” as a heart attack or sudden death. Understanding that diabetics are at high risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) and many are asymptomatic, Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc.

March 8, 2010 – A new U.S. source for the positron emission tomography (PET) agent F18 sodium fluoride is now offered through PETNET Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc. The company is prepared to distribute the medical isotope on a national basis through its network of 47 PET radiopharmacies in the U.S.

March 8, 2010 – Advanced visualization and decision support solutions maker TeraRecon was awarded Frost and Sullivan’s “Company of the Year Award,” in the category of medical imaging, advanced visualization applications, Europe 2010. This award represents the fifth time TeraRecon has been recognized with an award from the healthcare market-consulting firm.

March 5, 2010 - Vendor neutral archives virtualize enterprise storage and provide on-demand delivery of images and data to locations throughout the enterprise, regardless of where the information is physically stored or where it originated. These capabilities are engineered to streamline IT tasks and help healthcare providers reduce expenses.

March 5, 2010 - After wavering between an initial offer from Thoma Bravo, LLC for $5.35 per share, and an offer from Merge Healthcare Inc.

March 4, 2010 - Radiation oncologists from University of Norther Carolina Chapel Hill (UNC) worked two years to develop new QUANTEC (Quantitative Analysis of Normal Tissue Effects in the Clinic) guidelines for the safe treatment of cancer with radiation therapy, where were published in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics.

March 4, 2010 - Using cryoablation to freeze a cancer kills it in its place, and also appears to generate an immune response that helps stop the cancer's spread, leading to improved survival rates over surgery, according to a new study in mice published in Annals of Surgical Oncology.

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