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.

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Toshiba Aplio 500, Aplio 300 and Viamo featured at leading edge ultrasound conference

Combining outstanding image quality with ergonomics and flexibility for improved clinical use and patient care, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. will feature the AplioTM 500, Aplio 300 and ViamoTM ultrasound systems at the Leading Edge in Diagnostic Ultrasound annual conference, May 21 – 23, 2013, in Atlantic City, N.J. (Booth #202).

Given Imaging Announces New Data Confirming SmartPill(R) Improves Diagnosis and Clinical Management of Patients With Motility Issues

Given Imaging Ltd, (Nasdaq:GIVN), a world leader in GI medical devices and pioneer of capsule endoscopy, today announced several studies confirming an expanded role for SmartPill in diagnosing gastrointestinal motility disorders. All data were presented at Digestive Disease Week(R) (DDW) taking place May 18 - 21, 2013 at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL where Given Imaging is exhibiting at booth #1059 throughout the conference.

Olympus Endoscopes Now Powered by Next-Generation Ultrasound Processor

Olympus, a precision technology leader in designing and delivering innovative solutions in Medical and Surgical Products, among other core businesses, announced today that the Company’s ultrasound endoscopes will now be powered by the ProSound F75 Ultrasound Processor.

Springfield Clinic Purchases Four CARESTREAM DRX Systems to Streamline Imaging Workflow in Nine Multi-Specialty Clinics

As part of its plan to convert nine of its facilities to a digital imaging workflow, Springfield Clinic (Springfield, Ill.) has purchased four CARESTREAM DRX-Evolution DR Rooms, a CARESTREAM DRX-Ascend System, and has retrofitted two fluoroscopy rooms and a portable imaging system with DRX-1 detectors.

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AHA, ASA redefine stroke

The American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association (ASA) released an updated definition of stroke, which was published online May 7 in Stroke.

Public hospital in France joins the fight against osteoporosis: French women to benefit from combined mammography and osteoporosis examinations

Argenteuil, outside Paris in France, a prominent public hospital is now initiating a pilot project offering women to combine their mammography examination with osteoporosis screening in a single examination. The combined assessment of bone health is made possible by Sectra’s patented online service, Sectra OneScreen.

Toshiba Infinix-i system displays radiation dose exposure to improve patient safety

Providing clinicians real time data to optimize radiation dose management during cardiac procedures, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. introduces the FDA-cleared Dose Tracking System for InfinixTM-i cardiovascular X-ray.

Two researchers awarded Agfa HealthCare/RSNA grants to conduct scientific investigation and develop competence in specific research techniques

Agfa HealthCare announces today it has renewed its commitment to support the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Research & Education (R&E) Foundation and its bright researchers with a $500,000 commitment to be awarded over five years.

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