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Otolaryngology

MRI of Head During Surgery Aids Clinicians

New findings published in the American Journal of Roentgenology indicate that intraoperative low-field MRI during surgery can provide clinicians with key information to guide decision-making. The reduced expense of this imaging technique, combined with the benefit of information during surgery, may make its use more widespread. more...

January 4, 2008 Related topics: Imaging, Diagnostic, Radiology, Psychiatry & Neurology, Otolaryngology

New Treatment for Tinnitus Shows Promising Results

A research team for the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) has developed a new technique to treat patients with tinnitus that is also being examined as an approach for patients who suffer from refractory depression. Preliminary data indicates that patients are responding to the novel approach. News about the new approach was reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. more...

December 17, 2007 Related topics: New Technology & Innovation, Psychiatry & Neurology, Otolaryngology

Real Time Scanning During ENT Surgery Available

pro med instruments, Incorporated (PMI) and NeuroLogica Corporation have collaborated to introduce a system that allows for real-time...

First Video-Based Endoscopy Approved

The FDA granted marketing clearance to Vision-Sciences, Incorporated for their new line of video-based endoscopes that incorporate a...

Research Highlights Potential Treatment for Tinnitus

A recent article in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry described positive findings using repetitive transcranial magnetic...

Vascular Injuries From Head/Neck Trauma Found with CTA

The Radiological Society of North America 2007 meeting included a debate about the best approach for imaging patients...

Minitip Flocking Swabs Launched by Copan

Copan Diagnostics, Incorporated announced the launch of a new line of products to aid in the diagnosis of...

Silver-Coated Endotracheal Tube from C.R. Bard Approved

A new tube for endotracheal placement was approved by the Food and Drug Administration for marketing. The Agento...

Laser Fiber Introduced by OmniGuide

The LightPath fiber was introduced by OmniGuide, Incorporated late last week and is available in both Europe and...

Cone Beam CT Scanner Cleared for Market

The NewTom Cone Beam Computed Tomography Scanner received clearance from the FDA. The imaging system for dental applications...

New Stainless Laryngoscope Blades Safer

Cenmed Enterprises expanded its line of Disposable Stainless Steel Laryngoscope Blades, which includes a variety of sizes and...

3D Video System Quantifies Facial Movement

Researchers presented a new three dimensional video system that tracks and evaluates facial functioning at the American Academy...