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.

Allowing image noise increases could cut liver CT rad dose in half

Researchers found increases in image noise equivalent to a 50 percent reduction in patient radiation dose on low-contrast liver CT scans can be achieved without substantially affecting sensitivity, according to a study published in the October issue of Academic Radiology.

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Musculoskeletal Imaging: Extremity Imaging Equipment

Bodies are made to move. Unfortunately, not all imaging modalities can keep up.

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ACR releases digital edition of BI-RADS Atlas

The e-book version of the fifth edition of the American College of Radiology (ACR) Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) Atlas is now available.

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See the first MRI of a live birth

Vox Media picked up on the story of the first birth captured on MRI, and the images are available for anyone to view.

CT scans with contrast safer than previously thought

CT scans done with intravenous contrast material did not increase the incidence of death or of contrast-induced kidney damage, even in patients with a pre-existing condition, according to a study published online in Radiology.

Shimadzu, Fuji and Carestream lead mobile DR rankings from KLAS

The mobile DR market is dominated by niche x-ray vendors, with Shimadzu leading the way overall in performance rankings, according to Orem, Utah-based research firm KLAS.

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MD Anderson and Memorial Hermann to partner for breast screening network

Starting in late November, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will become the exclusive provider of professional breast radiology services for five breast care centers in the Memorial Hermann Health System, according to an announcement from the two organizations.

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MRI detects recurring breast cancer missed by other modalities

Single-screening MRI can detect recurring breast cancer missed by ultrasound and mammography, suggests a study published in the August issue of Radiology.

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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.