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.

Carestream’s digital x-ray system chosen by San Francisco 49ers for use in diagnosing player injuries

Carestream Health continued its focus on providing the latest diagnostic imaging technology for use in sports medicine as another top professional sports team has drafted its newest digital X-ray system for use in diagnosing player injuries.

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Adding 3D automated ultrasound assists in screening women with dense breasts

A new study in Radiology has demonstrated an increase in cancer detection when using 3D automated breast ultrasound to supplement mammography among women with dense breasts—finding as many as 1.9 more cancers per 1,000 women screened than using mammography alone.

Infographic: ACR aims to educate patients on mammography

The American College of Radiology has released a new infographic as part of its “Mammography Saves Lives” initiative.

NEMA publishes 2015 edition of Products and Standards Guide

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published the 2015 edition of its Electrical Standards & Products Guide (ESPG), a comprehensive listing of NEMA electrical standards as well as an extensive directory of manufacturers and their products.

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An education in breast cancer risk

Sometimes a study is published that provides a whole new perspective on an issue. That’s what happened for me earlier this week with the publication of a study on the public’s knowledge of breast density and its connection to breast cancer risks.

Global survey reveals only one out of four aware of dense breast tissue risks

A survey of 10,000 adults across 10 countries found that only one quarter were aware that women with high breast density were more likely to develop breast cancer, and only one out of five people reported seeing media coverage of the issue in the past six months.

FDA clears MyLab Gamma ultrasound system

Esaote North America’s portable MyLab Gamma ultrasound system has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA and is now available in the U.S.

Carestream ships 15,000th Vita CR system; has provided almost 30,000 tabletop CR systems to healthcare providers worldwide

Carestream’s continuous innovation in CR technology has enabled thousands of facilities across the globe to convert to high-quality digital imaging with CARESTREAM Vita CR and Point-of-Care systems.

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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.