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CT Scan – A Survey of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment in the Emergency Room and Primary Care Medical Clinics (RedNova)

Friday, June 30th, 2006

A Survey of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment in the Emergency Room and Primary Care Medical Clinics (RedNova)
By Kennedy, Jan Elizabeth; Lumpkin, Robin James; Grissom, Joyce Rothleder This study surveyed health care providers about their evaluation and treatment of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) in adults.
GMA to inaugurate CT scan machine of gov't hospital in Vigan – Philippine Information Agency

GMA to inaugurate CT scan machine of gov't hospital in Vigan
Philippine Information Agency, Philippines - Jun 19, 2006
Vigan City (19 June) — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will be inaugurating the newly-acquired CT scan of the Gabriela Silang General Hospital here on June …

Newest CT technology now in Woodward
Woodward News – The CT scan – also called the CAT scan – is a type of diagnostic test that combines X-rays and computer technology to provide views of soft tissue, bones and blood vessels. The technology creates sectional images, or slices, of the organs …
A Survey of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment in the Emergency Room and Primary Care Medical Clinics (RedNova)
By Kennedy, Jan Elizabeth; Lumpkin, Robin James; Grissom, Joyce Rothleder This study surveyed health care providers about their evaluation and treatment of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) in adults.
Blanket during PET/CT scan helps diagnosis – United Press International

Blanket during PET/CT scan helps diagnosis
United Press International - Jun 20, 2006
ST. LOUIS, June 20 (UPI) — Placing a warm blanket on patients undergoing PET/CT scans to detect cancer makes the test more accurate …

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MRI – MRI shows Cards’ Mulder has rotator cuff issues (ESPN)

Friday, June 30th, 2006

MRI shows Cards’ Mulder has rotator cuff issues (ESPN)
St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Mark Mulder has rotator cuff inflammation and irritation in his left shoulder, an MRI revealed.
Man still waits for op eight years on – TMCnet

Man still waits for op eight years on
TMCnet - 12 hours ago
… in 1994. Four years later, in 1998, he had an MRI scan after which he claims he was told damage to one of his vertebrae. But Mr …

Interactive Human Atlas:
Kait 8 – … Liver Cirrhosis Liver Transplant Low Vision Lumbar Fusion Lumbar Lamenectomy Lung Cancer Lupus LV Assist Device Lyme Disease Macular Degeneration Medial Meniscus Injury Meningitis Menopause Microdermabrasion Micropeel Migraines Mitral Valve Stenosis Mold MRI Multiple …
Lions’ personnel in flux (Slam! Sports)
Reciver Tony Simmons’ MRI scan earlier this week was not conclusive and doctors are waiting for the swelling to subside. He won’t play tonight and could be gone four weeks. Paris Jackson’s shoulder is feeling better and he did train yesterday.
Fuld Slated to Come off the DL Soon – TheBootleg.com

Fuld Slated to Come off the DL Soon
TheBootleg.com - 3 hours ago
He was placed on the seven-day disabled list and was batting .328 with a .406 on base percentage through 67 games at the time. An MRI in my lower back found …

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Angiography – New Cardiac MRI Pinpoints Closed Arteries Without Surgery (Medical News Today)

Friday, June 30th, 2006

New Cardiac MRI Pinpoints Closed Arteries Without Surgery (Medical News Today)
A new cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique can noninvasively demonstrate blockage of the coronary arteries with high diagnostic accuracy, according to a study featured in the July issue of Radiology. [click link for full article]
Subtracted 3D CT Angiography for Evaluation of Internal Carotid … – AJNR (subscription)

Subtracted 3D CT Angiography for Evaluation of Internal Carotid …
AJNR (subscription), IL - Jun 14, 2006
… F, Nonsubtracted (NS) 3D computed tomographic angiography (3DCTA), superior view, showing the right OphA aneurysm (arrow), but the right carotid cave and …

Sacramento HeartScan Raises Standard of Care With 64-Slice CT Scanner
Forbes – The 64-slice CT scanner received publicity last fall when Oprah Winfrey revealed the results of her own CT heart scan (CT angiography) on her national television show. Oprah’s scan revealed that her heart was healthy and had no calcium build-up in …
PROFNET WIRE: HEALTH & MEDICINE: Global HIV/AIDS Initiatives (RedNova)
ROUND-UPS Global HIV/AIDS Initiatives (continued, 1 expert) The New Heart Scanner Debate (continued, 1 expert) LEADS 1. Dermatology: Flaky Condition May Be Genes, Not Hygiene 2. Dermatology: Breakthroughs in Anti-Aging Ingredients 3.
Now, angiography test to cost less at VS Hospital – Ahmedabad Newsline

Now, angiography test to cost less at VS Hospital
Ahmedabad Newsline, India - Jun 16, 2006
Charges for carrying out angiography at the Vadilal Sarabhai General Hospital will be slashed further from the current rates, which are almost at par with …

German Consul Wolfgang Einsiedler leaves Antalya
Turkish Daily News – Then ninth president Suleyman Demirel went through an angiography at GATA. Then we heard Economy Minister Kemal Dervis would discuss his meniscus problem with the doctors at GATA. Would it be a far-fetched suggestion that politics would be divided …

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Ultrasound – Ultrasound may help regrow teeth (EurekAlert!)

Friday, June 30th, 2006

Ultrasound may help regrow teeth (EurekAlert!)
Hockey players, rejoice! A team of University of Alberta researchers has created technology to regrow teeth–the first time scientists have been able to reform human dental tissue.
Doctors wary of ultimate ultrasound – Fort Wayne News Sentinel

Doctors wary of ultimate ultrasound
Fort Wayne News Sentinel, IN - 15 hours ago
… Forget the traditional, grainy, black-and-white 2-D ultrasound images in which babies often resemble aliens; Baby Lee, due Aug. …
`Keepsake' ultrasounds under scrutiny TMCnet
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SonoSite MicroMaxx(TM) System Wins 2006 Industrial Design
MSN MoneyCentral – SonoSite, Inc. SONO , the world leader in hand-carried ultrasound, announced today that its MicroMaxx ultrasound system is a recipient of the 2006 Industrial Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). The SonoSite MicroMaxx system is one of 106 award winners …
Giant panda pregnancy false alarm (Bangkok Post)
Giant panda Lin Hui’s much-anticipated pregnancy has proved to be a false alarm as latest ultrasound scans confirm she does not carry a foetus. Earlier, zoo veterinarians suspected the panda was pregnant but it has turned out Lin Hui is just having a pseudo-pregnancy.
Ultrasound to treat war wounds – BBC News

Ultrasound to treat war wounds
BBC News, UK - Jun 28, 2006
… the battlefield. Ultrasound can seal ruptured blood vessels deep within the body without the need for risky surgery. The lightweight …
Portable Ultrasound Could Save Lives On Battlefield All Headline News
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Mammography – Community Calendar (LeRoy Pennysaver & News)

Friday, June 30th, 2006

Community Calendar (LeRoy Pennysaver & News)
JULY 5, 12 & 19 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County
Cancer Society orders digital mammography – Cayman Net News

Cancer Society orders digital mammography
Cayman Net News, Cayman Islands - Jun 15, 2006
The Cayman Islands Cancer Society announced that it has raised the necessary US $400,000 for a state-of-the-art digital mammography machine, which has been put …

Mammograms found to raise cancer risks
Centre Daily – So we traditionally recommend that high-risk women — especially mutation carriers — start screening with mammography at 25. “This (study) calls into question, is it possible by starting so young we might increase their risk?” MRI could eventually …
Saint Agnes to Open $1.3m Diagnostic Breast Center By Fall (RedNova)
By Jeff St. John, The Fresno Bee, Calif. Jun. 28–Saint Agnes Medical Center plans to celebrate today the construction of a $1.3 million Diagnostic Breast Center, part of a larger expansion of its mammography and breast cancer treatment programs.
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center mammography system goes digital – Walton Sun

Fort Walton Beach Medical Center mammography system goes digital
Walton Sun, FL - Jun 26, 2006
FORT WALTON BEACH Fort Walton Beach Medical Center has purchased the digital mammography system, Senographe 2000D made by GE Medical Systems. …

New renovations and updated technology at Midwest Open Imaging …
Blue Springs Examiner – MRI, CT, ultrasound, mammography, DEXA bone densitometry and x-ray. Patients who re-visit us this month will notice we recently completed a renovation of our patient areas. New artwork, a fresh coat of paint, a relaxing water fountain and live …

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Philips Medical – Callidus Software Announces New Strategic Services Offerings (RedNova)

Friday, June 30th, 2006

Callidus Software Announces New Strategic Services Offerings (RedNova)
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Callidus Software Inc. , the leader in Enterprise Incentive Management (EIM), today announced a new strategic services program offering, Workflow Solutions.
Philips Medical Systems nuclear medicine advancements – Jobwerx


Jobwerx		 Philips Medical Systems nuclear medicine advancements
Jobwerx, WA - Jun 5, 2006
New clinical data on time-of-flight system and an enhanced workflow management solution strengthen Philips Medical imaging technologies and services for …

Cisco, Philips, Emergin Partner On Patient Monitoring App
TechWeb – Cisco Systems Inc., Philips Medical Systems, and Emergin Inc. have partnered to rollout Cisco Clinical Connection Suite Patient Monitoring application, the companies said in a joint statement. The Cisco Clinical Connection Suite Patient Monitoring …
Ultralife Batteries to Present at the C.E. Unterberg, Towbin Emerging Growth Opportunities Conference (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
NEWARK, N.Y.—-June 28, 2006–Ultralife Batteries, Inc. will be presenting on July 11, 2006 at the C.E. Unterberg, Towbin Emerging Growth Opportunities Conference taking place at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City.
Philips to acquire MRI medical sys, components and accessories mfg – Jobwerx

Philips to acquire MRI medical sys, components and accessories mfg
Jobwerx, WA - Jun 16, 2006
… the integration process. He will report to Steve Rusckowski, CEO of Philips Medical Imaging Systems. Magnetic Resonance Imaging …

CardioDynamics Second Quarter 2006 Conference Call – Correction to …
WTNH.com – Partners include GE Healthcare and Philips Medical Systems. For additional information, please refer to the company’s Web site at www.cdic.com. CONTACT: Rhonda Rhyne, President of CardioDynamics, +1-800-778-4825, Ext. 1013, or rrhyne@cdic.com Web …

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