Screening

Diagnostic screening programs help catch cancer, abnormalities or other diseases before they reach an advanced stage, saving lives and healthcare costs. Screening programs include, lung, breast, prostate, and cervical cancer, among many others.

Viztek announces record sales of Wireless DR Panel

Viztek, the leading provider of complete digital software and hardware diagnostic imaging solutions, has announced today record sales and continued demand for its ViZion + Wireless DR panel. Viztek has sold more than 300 ViZion + Wireless DR panels since the product became commercially available in early November, less than four months ago.

Koning Breast CT system receives pre-market approval from FDA

The FDA has granted pre-market approval to the Koning Breast CT system and Koning Breast CT-guided biopsy bracket.

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Smoke screen: What should be done about CT lung cancer screening criteria?

When the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved coverage of annual low-dose CT lung cancer screening for high-risk beneficiaries, it felt like the end of a long-running debate over who should undergo screening. However, a recent top story has shown that the conversation is far from over.

Under pressure: Lack of consistency results in varying mammographic compression

Breast compression, while uncomfortable for some women, is a necessary component of mammography. A recent international study has shown that, because of a lack of consistent guidelines, a wide variation exists in the technical execution of scans and the compression forces used.

Survey: How much do women know about breast density and cancer screening?

Women of lower socioeconomic circumstances are just as interested in learning about breast tissue density following mammography as their higher-income counterparts, but may be unwilling to undergo supplemental screenings due to associated costs, revealed a study published in the March issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

4 out of 5 hospitals report pediatric head CT dosage in line with recommendations

Most U.S. hospitals report radiation doses in line with accreditation limits issued by the American College of Radiology (ACR) for children undergoing head CT scans, according to the results of a survey published in the March issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

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New image-guided treatment acts as ‘reset button’ for migraine pain

An innovative and minimally invasive procedure is effective at instantly treating migraine headaches while reducing their frequency and intensity long after the initial treatment, according to a study presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology’s (SIR) Annual Scientific Meeting.

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Informed choice and navigating the gray areas

Clearly physicians want to help patients and take their oath to “do no harm” very seriously. But what happens when the proper course of action is not so cut and dried?

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Positron, a New York-based nuclear imaging company, will now provide Upbeat Cardiology Solutions with advanced PET/CT systems and services. 

The nuclear imaging isotope shortage of molybdenum-99 may be over now that the sidelined reactor is restarting. ASNC's president says PET and new SPECT technologies helped cardiac imaging labs better weather the storm.

CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.