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Computed Tomography Scan (Also Called A Ct Or Cat Scan.) Defined

A diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of x-rays and computer technology to produce cross-sectional images (often called slices), both horizontally and vertically, of the body. A CT scan shows detailed images of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, and organs. CT scans are more detailed than general x-rays.

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Dutch patient dies from Tamiflu-resistant H1N1 virus

Published September 5, 2008, 9:52 am, CIDRAP

Sep 5, 2008 (CIDRAP News) – Amid concern about rising resistance to oseltamivir (Tamiflu) in influenza A/H1N1 viruses, a Dutch team this week reported the death of a leukemia patient who was infected with an H1N1 virus that was resistant to the antiviral drug.

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South Africa: Hi-Tech Scan Centres Look Set to Sink

Published September 4, 2008, 2:13 am, AllAfrica.com

SA's private PET-CT scanning centres are struggling to recoup their multi-million-rand investments in state of the art cancer diagnosis equipment, warning that they will be forced to close shop by the middle of next year unless medical schemes relax their restrictions on patients' access to their services.

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Out with the old-And in with the newŠ 16-image CT scanner

Published September 3, 2008, 7:33 am, Liberty County Times

Often called the “bread-and-butter” of diagnostic imaging, computed tomography (CT) is used in an array of situations. These images allow the radiologist to look at the inside of the body just as you would look at the inside of a loaf of bread by slicing it.

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Initial Data Presented on World's First Pacemaker Designed for Safe Use in MRI Machines

Published September 2, 2008, 5:54 am, Centre Daily Times

Initial safety and efficacy data, presented today at the European Society of Cardiology Congress, on the Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT) investigational EnRhythm MRI(TM) SureScan(TM) Pacing System show promise for a potential solution for patients receiving their first pacemaker and needing an MRI scan.

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Initial Data Presented On World's First Pacemaker Designed For Safe Use In MRI Machines

Published September 2, 2008, 5:10 am, Medical News Today

Initial safety and efficacy data, presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress, on the Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) investigational EnRhythm MRI™ SureScan™ Pacing System show promise for a potential solution for patients receiving their first pacemaker and needing an MRI scan.

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MMA: Do homework before giving contracts

Published September 1, 2008, 5:16 pm, The New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry should do its homework before awarding contracts to any company, Malaysian Medical Association president Datuk Dr Khoo Kah Lin said yesterday.

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Computed Tomography Provides Anatomy - We Need Ischemia!

Published September 1, 2008, 10:09 am, Medical News Today

Cardiac computed tomography has revolutionized cardiac imaging in recent years by providing exquisitely detailed cardiac anatomy, including, but not limited to, coronary anatomy. Non-invasive coronary angiography by computed tomography (CTA) is performed in ever increasing numbers, over 150 000 per year in the United States.

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How was the X-ray contract awarded?

Published August 30, 2008, 5:24 pm, The New Straits Times

THE Health Ministry's purchase of three X-ray machines at a cost of RM33 million has raised questions on how the contract was awarded.

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Dealing with arteriovenous malformation of the brain --- HealthandAge

Published August 29, 2008, 7:07 am, HealthandAge

Arteriovenous malformation of the brain (AVM) is problem arising in prenatal development that may cause problems such as headache and maybe even serious hemorrhaging in later life. It often goes undetected, however, unless picked up by a routine CT scan.

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