Tuesday, December 1 Evening Edition
PET with FDG may aid in evaluation of adipose tumors
Positron emission scanning with FDG showed good correlation between standard uptake value and tumor grade in a group of difficult-to-stratify tumors.
Kodak finalizes deal to acquire Imation medical imaging business
Imation receives cash payment of $389 million.
MR tops CT for assessment of chronic sinus inflammation
MR showed good correlation with the degree of mucosal thickening seen at endoscopic sinus surgery. CT tended to underestimate thickening. Surgeons gave low marks to both modalities, however.
V-Q scans, CT remain standards for pulmonary embolism
Ventilation perfusion (V-Q) scans offer 100% sensitivity but often yield inconclusive findings. CT is the preferred cross-sectional imaging modality, but MRI continues to make gains.