Mastoiditis on MRI: fact or artifact?
Abstract Fluid signal in the mastoid can be an incidental finding on T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging and often is interpreted as mastoiditis by radiologists. This study examines 28 consecutive cases of such erroneously diagnosed "mastoiditis" and documents the presence or absence of otologic symptoms and clinical signs....

Aposense Receives Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation of the Year Award.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan today announced that the 2008 European Technology Innovation of the Year Award in molecular/cellular imaging has been bestowed upon Aposense Ltd., for its pioneering molecular platform for the targeting and imaging of apoptosis. Israeli-based Aposense's technology platform,...

Cryo-Cell Announces Partnership With National Institutes of Health.
Collaboration will evaluate menstrual stem cells for future potential breast cancer therapy OLDSMAR, Fla., Nov. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cryo-Cell International Inc. and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center today announced a research partnership to conduct an exploratory study to determine the homing capabilities of Cryo-Cell's...

EntreMed's ENMD-2076 Demonstrates Tumor Regression in Human Colon Cancer Model.
ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EntreMed, Inc. , a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing therapeutics for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases, today announced the presentation of preclinical data for its Aurora A/angiogenesis kinase inhibitor, ENMD-2076. The data were presented by John Tentler, Ph.D., Division of Medical Oncology,...

Advancements improve early breast cancer detection.
Byline: Mark W. Sykes COLUMN: CLINTON HOSPITAL For decades, a physical exam by a physician was the only method used for detecting breast cancer. Women did not perform monthly self-examinations in the hopes of catching a lump before it grew or spread to other areas....

Cameron Piron wins R&D Innovator of the Year Award.
TORONTO, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Sentinelle Medical Inc., a leading manufacturer of breast MRI coils and software, celebrates Cameron Piron's win as R&D Magazine's 2008 Innovator of the Year. This prestigious honour is bestowed upon an individual who demonstrates excellence and creativity in the design, development and introduction...

Cordis Bolsters Senior-Level Team.
HEALTH AND BEAUTY CLOSE-UP-15 October 2008-Cordis Bolsters Senior-Level Team(C)2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com Cordis, a company in transforming cardiovascular care, announced three new senior-level appointments. Carl J. St. Bernard has been named Vice President, U.S. Sales and Marketing; Paul I. Chang, M.D., has been named...

Siemens: Ask the Ultimate Power in Imaging.
Siemens' portfolio of innovations and workflow solutions take center stage at RSNA 2008 CHICAGO, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At the 94th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago, November 30 to December 5, Siemens Healthcare (http://www.siemens.com/healthcare) will demonstrate its...

Magnetic resonance imaging in low back pain: general principles and clinical issues.
Key Words: Back pain, Degenerative disk disease, Diagnosis, Intervertebral disk, Magnetic resonance imaging. The clinical manifestations of low back pain (LBP) result from a complex interaction of biologic, psychologic, and sociologic factors, each of which must be addressed in the diagnostic process.[1-4] Although the linkage is often uncertain,...

Nycomed Amersham Imaging and International Society of Magnetic Resonance In Medicine (ISMRM) Award Fellowship to Duke University Resident.
Fellowship Provides U.S. Residents With 'Cutting Edge' Research Opportunity In MR Imaging LONDON, July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Nycomed Amersham Imaging, the leader in medical diagnostic imaging and a major provider of radiotherapy products, today announced that Christopher M. Gaskin, MD of Duke University,...