Indeterminate renal masses detected on CT colonography (CTC) warrant follow-up as they have a one-in-five chance of malignancy, according a review of research of extracolonic findings on CTC published in the June issue of Academic Radiology.

Online access to medical imaging information makes it convenient and practical for patients to share results of exams with specialists and sub-specialists for second opinion and consultation.

Using eRAD's Radiology Information System (RIS), River Ranch Radiology and affiliate Sendero Imaging and Treatment Center (RRR), a full-service imaging practice with sites across Central and South Texas, has successfully completed attestation for federal Stage 1 Meaningful Use.

An algorithm for automated identification of hypoperfused tissue in acute stroke patients has been shown to agree well with manually defined lesions and is superior to standard threshold approaches of labeling hypoperfused tissue, according to a study published online May 17 in Radiology.

Leveraging the vast supply of information made possible by the burgeoning field of “big data” could result in annual savings of up to $450 billion in healthcare spending, according to a report from management consulting firm McKinsey & Co.

IDS today announced updates to Voice2Dox, its speech recognition application and clinical reporting workflow solution. The update incorporates new features for routine management, user personalization and mobility.

Blekinge County Council has signed a nine-year contract with medical imaging IT company, Sectra (STO: SECT B). The contract includes development, maintenance and support of the comprehensive county council IT solutions for the management of medical images and patient information, Sectra RIS and PACS.

The combination of CT imaging and 3D printing is allowing surgeons at Children’s National Medical Center to create models of patient’s organs, which are then used to prepare for procedures. Read more at the link below.