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The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) has announced the launch of the first cardiovascular nuclear imaging data registry, ImageGuide.
January 19, 2015
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Direct Flow Medical Inc. announced the closing of a new round of financing for the company totaling $32 million.
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Bellerophon Therapeutics LLC announced that it has completed enrollment of its PRESERVATION I clinical trial of Bioabsorbable Cardiac Matrix (BCM), an investigational implantable medical device being studied for the prevention of congestive heart failure following an acute myocardial infarction (AMI). The procedure has been completed in 303 patients at almost 90 clinical sites in Australia, Europe, Israel and North America. The company expects to report top line results in mid-2015, following a six-month follow-up period for all patients.
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Supplementing written heart screening guidelines with telephone counseling from specially trained nurses more than doubled the likelihood that adult survivors of childhood cancer received recommended heart checks, according to results from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study (CCSS). St. Jude Children's Research Hospital investigators led the research, whose findings appear in the current issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
January 16, 2015
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ImaCor Inc. will be showcasing for the first time Zura EVO1, its all-in-one platform for advanced hemodynamic management, at three annual scientific meetings.
January 16, 2015
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Non-contrast enhanced MR angiography (MRA) techniques have attracted interest in the medical community for diagnosing renal artery stenosis, as it eliminates the need for contrast agents used with computed tomography angiography (CTA).
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The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) unveiled a new brand for the society and its research organization, the SIR Foundation.
January 15, 2015
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At Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon, India, five EchoBox devices were connected to five GE Vivid ultrasound systems, streaming live echo images over the Web to experienced sonographers located in the United States. The sonographers were members of the American Society of Echocardiography, and were able to view the images in real-time as they were being scanned. This novel approach enabled remote imaging training for eight Indian physicians during live patient examinations.
January 15, 2015
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Oxford Performance Materials Inc. (OPM) announced the commencement of an extensive joint research program with Yale University to develop innovative and cost-effective 3-D printed biomedical technologies and applications.
January 15, 2015Sponsored Content
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X-ray phase tomography is an imaging technique that uses penetrating X-rays to create volumetric views through "slices" or sections of soft biological tissues, such as tumors, and it offers strongly enhanced contrast compared to conventional CT scans.
January 15, 2015
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The OptoWire and OptoMonitor are Opsens’ products for FFR measurements to optimize the diagnosis and guide the therapy in patients with coronary heart disease.
January 14, 2015
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More than 10 percent of patients treated with aspirin therapy for primary cardiovascular disease prevention were likely inappropriately prescribed medication, according to a new study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology that examined practice variations in aspirin therapy.
January 14, 2015Sponsored Content
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According to a new report by iData Research, ultrasound equipment providers in the United States are likely to see stable, reliable growth in the coming years. Already a billion-dollar industry in the U.S., the ultrasound imaging equipment market is projected to pass the $2 billion mark by 2020.
January 14, 2015
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University Hospitals (UH) Case Medical is now offering a new, non-invasive test for coronary artery disease designed to help physicians develop the right treatment plan for each patient. Developed by HeartFlow Inc., computed tomography-fractional flow reserve (CT-FFR) is a non-invasive imaging technology specifically designed to offer insight on both the extent of the blockage, as well as whether it is impacting blood flow to the heart. UH Case Medical Center’s Daniel Simon, M.D., will be first to use the CT-FFR test in the United States.
January 14, 2015
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Our daily diet may help lower bad cholesterol, in turn reducing risk for heart disease, according to health researchers in the Jan. 7 edition of the Journal of the American Heart Association. Avocados are known to be a nutrient-dense food, high in monounsaturated fatty acids. Previous studies have suggested that avocados are a cholesterol-lowering food, but this is the first study — to the researchers' knowledge — to look at health implications of avocados beyond monounsaturated fatty acids.
January 13, 2015