Diagnostic Imaging

Radiologists use diagnostic imaging to non-invasively look inside the body to help determine the causes of an injury or an illness, and confirm a diagnosis. Providers use many imaging modalities to do so, including CT, MRI, X-ray, Ultrasound, PET and more.

Kodak details growth plans to investors

Eastman Kodak Co. says it will "harness the power" of digital technology to expand into a range of commercial businesses and diversify its business portfolio in this decade.

CAR hosts its annual symposium in Halifax, Canada

The Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) hosts its annual scientific meeting on pediatrics and multislice CT imaging in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

North Bronx Healthcare takes Misys and Voicebrook technologies

The North Bronx Healthcare Network will integrate Voicebrook's VoiceOver speech recognition product with Misys Healthcare System's CPR integrated electronic patient record and CPOE system.

R2 Technology receives FDA approval on OmniCAD

The FDA has given the green light for R2 Technology Inc. to market its Image CheckerDM computer-aided detection (CAD) system with OmniCAD technology.

Simulation training increases popularity in the medical community

GE Medical Systems and Denver-based Medical Simulation Corp. will offer healthcare professionals a simulation-training course on interventional cardiology at the new SimSuite center at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in Houston.

Philips Medical Systems to supply The Wisconsin Heart Hospital

Philips Medical Systems and The Wisconsin Heart Hospital have signed a multi-million dollar, six-year partnership to promote cardiovascular care.

ACR to accredit Hologic's Lorad Selenia digital mammo system

The American College of Radiology (ACR) is now the FDA-approved accrediting body for Hologic's Lorad Selenia full field digital mammography system.

Siemens teams with TomTec on 3D/4D imaging

Siemens Medical Solutions' ultrasound division and TomTec Imaging Systems GmbH have entered into a strategic contract to integrate TomTec's 3D/4D technology into Siemens' Acuson and Sonoline ultrasound systems.

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GE HealthCare designed the new-look Revolution Vibe CT scanner to help hospitals and health systems embrace CCTA and improve overall efficiency.

Clinicians have been using HeartSee to diagnose and treat coronary artery disease since the technology first debuted back in 2018. These latest updates, set to roll out to existing users, are designed to improve diagnostic performance and user access.

The cardiac technologies clinicians use for CVD evaluations have changed significantly in recent years, according to a new analysis of CMS data. While some modalities are on the rise, others are being utilized much less than ever before.