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Substantial Reduction in Weight Could Slow Degeneration of Knee Cartilage in Obese People

Obese people who lose a substantial amount of weight can significantly slow the degeneration of their knee cartilage, according to a new MRI study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

30 Nov 2015

MRI Reveals How Organ Systems in Long-Distance Runners Respond to Stress

Using a mobile MRI truck, researchers followed runners for 4,500 kilometers through Europe to study the physical limits and adaptation of athletes over a 64-day period, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

30 Nov 2015

AMD LASERS Enters Hard Tissue Dental Laser Market

AMD LASERS, the global leader in soft tissue dental lasers announced today it will enter the hard tissue dental laser market unveiling the new dental laser at the Greater New York Society Meeting on November 29, 2015, at its booth: #5232 and at the IADFE: International Academy For Dental Facial Esthetics meeting on Monday November 30th, 2015. AMD LASERS entered the soft tissue laser market in 2009 with its Picasso line of lasers and has dominated the market segment ever since.

25 Nov 2015

Cardiologists Treat Chronically Blocked Right Coronary Artery Using Virtual Reality Device

Virtual reality (VR) has potential to revolutionize some aspects of medicine and healthcare. Several medical specialties are already using it to train physicians and assist diagnosis and it also has potential for treatment. A group of cardiologists has now successfully used a VR device to guide the opening up (revascularization) of a chronically blocked right coronary artery. Their report is published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology.

23 Nov 2015

Case Center for Imaging Research Celebrates History and Future

Cleveland has developed into a national leader for medical imaging, which is playing an ever-increasing role in medical diagnostics and research. Ten years ago, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals Case Medical Center began assembling a team of researchers and imaging infrastructure with the goal of enabling faculty to make new discoveries and translate these to patients.

19 Nov 2015

Light Therapy Effective for Treatment of Non-Seasonal Depression

New research finds that light therapy can treat non-seasonal depression and improve the overall wellbeing of people suffering from the disease.

19 Nov 2015

FDA Clears Spectranetics’ Turbo-Power Laser Atherectomy Catheter

The Spectranetics Corporation today announced receipt of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance of its peripheral atherectomy product, the Turbo-Power™ Laser Atherectomy Catheter, for the treatment of in-stent restenosis (ISR). Laser atherectomy is driving a new standard of care for in-stent restenosis treatment with improved clinical outcomes and products that evolve to meet patient and physician needs.

13 Nov 2015

IRIDEX to Feature Cyclo G6 Laser System with MicroPulse Tissue Sparing Glaucoma Technology at 119th AAO Annual Meeting

IRIDEX Corporation today announced its attendance at the 119th annual American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Meeting. The Company will feature its latest product, the Cyclo G6™ laser system equipped with MicroPulse tissue sparing glaucoma technology for the treatment of a range of glaucoma disease states.

12 Nov 2015

Medicare Coverage for Virtual Colonoscopy Could Save More Lives, Lower Costs, Increase Screening Rates

Medicare coverage for virtual colonoscopy (known as CT colonography) can lower costs, increase colorectal cancer screening rates and save thousands more lives each year.

12 Nov 2015

University MRI and FAU Collaborate to Advance Human Brain Imaging Research

Florida Atlantic University and University MRI have entered into an unprecedented, five-year joint research agreement to propel the University’s focus in the neurosciences and provide researchers with access to the newest imaging technologies available today. University MRI, located in the FAU Research Park on the Boca Raton campus, houses the latest technology in medical imaging including 3T FMRI and MR guided focused ultrasound, typically found in large research facilities and institutions.

6 Nov 2015