Neuroimaging for patients complaining of a headache is largely discouraged because few abnormalities are found. Using an abbreviated MRI sequence to determine which patients need to proceed to a comprehensive scan, however, can generate savings of more than 40 percent for payers while still catching problems at a high rate, according to a study published in the July issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

Siemens Healthcare, a pioneer in ultrasound innovation, has announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the company’s Virtual Touch imaging ultrasound application – Siemens’ first commercially available implementation of Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI) technology.

Physicians are bucking the recommendations from multiple specialty societies against the use of neuroimaging for many children presenting with headaches, researchers reported in a study published June 24 in Pediatrics. Although they are common offenders, emergency room physicians aren’t the only providers who appear to be guilty of inappropriate use.

GE Healthcare (NYSE: GE) today announced that it has agreed to acquire certain Mammography assets of Rayence, a subsidiary of Vatech Co Ltd (KOSDAQ: 043150), a Korean X-Ray manufacturer. The Mammography assets of Rayence will, at closing, become part of the Detection & Guidance Solutions (DGS) business unit of GE Healthcare.

iCAD, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICAD), an industry-leading provider of advanced image analysis, workflow solutions and radiation therapy for the early identification and treatment of cancer, today announced approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use of the Company’s SecondLook® mammography computer-aided detection (CAD), on the next generation PowerLook Advanced Mammography Platform (AMP)™, for FujiFilm’s Aspire™ HD Full-Field Digital Mammography System.

In an unanticipated finding, George Washington University researchers discovered two distinct phenotypes of Gulf War Illness. An exercise challenge showed one subgroup with orthostatic tachycardia and a second with exercise-induced hyperalgesia, according to a study published online June 14 in PLOS One. 

San Antonio Community Hospital (Upland, Calif.) installed eight wireless CARESTREAM DRX Systems to deliver instant image access and other capabilities that can enhance patient care at its 279-bed acute care hospital.

Mindray Medical International Limited (NYSE: MR), today announced a definitive agreement to acquire ZONARE Medical Systems, Inc. (ZONARE), an ultrasound technology leader in the high-end radiology segment for US$105 million. Mindray’s management expects the deal to strengthen its high-end ultrasound R&D and U.S. sales capabilities, furthering the company’s goal of becoming a leading provider of high-quality imaging products to markets worldwide.