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New Method to Diagnose Heart Arrhythmias: First Non-Invasive Technique to Directly Map Electrical Activation of the Heart
May 9, 2011 — Abnormalities in cardiac conduction are a major cause of death and disability around the world. Researchers have been developing a new method, Electromechanical Wave Imaging (EWI), that is the first ... > full story -
iPhone App Can Diagnose Stroke as Easily as Medical Computer Workstation, Study Finds
May 9, 2011 — New research from Canada shows that doctors can make a stroke diagnosis using an iPhone application with the same accuracy as a diagnosis at a medical computer workstation. This technology can be ... > full story -
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Ultrasound Combined With Pre-Operative MRI Is Cost Effective in Evaluating Rotator Cuff Tears
May 5, 2011 — While ultrasound is usually viewed as more cost effective, MRI is most often used to evaluate the rotator cuff. When performing a cost utility analysis, utilizing an ultrasound as the initial imaging ... > full story -
New Algorithm Significantly Improves Imaging for Full-Body MRIs
May 5, 2011 — A new study reveals an improved algorithm that can dramatically improve how radiologists capture and interpret full-body MRIs, particularly in the abdominal ... > full story -
Women: Painful Periods Increase Sensitivity to Pain Throughout the Month
May 4, 2011 — Women with painful periods show increased sensitivity to pain throughout their cycles, even when there is no background period ... > full story -
Low-Dose Chest CT Effective in Reducing Radiation for Evaluation of Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients, Research Finds
May 4, 2011 — Recent studies have shown that a 64-detector CT angiography utilizing prospective electrocardiographic (ECG) gating produces a quality image but considerably reduced patient radiation dose when ... > full story -
Susceptibility-Weighted Imaging Can Improve Detection of and Treatment for Stroke Patients
May 4, 2011 — A new study shows that susceptibility-weighted imaging is a powerful tool for characterizing infarctions (stroke) in patients earlier and directing more prompt ... > full story -
Improved Protocols for Contrast Agents Eliminates New Cases of Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis
May 3, 2011 — A recent study shows how one medical center implemented strict protocols for administering gadolinium-based contrast agents before imaging and eliminated new cases for nephrogenic system ... > full story -
Study Says Eliminate Pelvic Imaging to Reduce Radiation for the Detection of Venous Thromboembolism
May 3, 2011 — A recent study shows that pelvic imaging using computed tomography examinations are not necessary for diagnosing patients with venous thromboembolism and eliminating this exam can significantly ... > full story -
PET-CT Exams Help Identify Cognitive Reserve in Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
May 2, 2011 — A recent study revealed that the "cognitive reserve" in early-onset Alzheimer's disease (AD) and PET-CT examinations can be used to effectively to identify early-onset AD ... > full story
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