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.

Routine abdominal CTs offer insight into cardiovascular risk
During this year's RSNA meeting, providers were especially interested in how AI applications could enhance opportunistic screening capabilities.
Screening efforts have helped avert millions of cancer-related deaths in recent decades
In conjunction with prevention efforts, the introduction of screening examinations has resulted in a reduction of nearly 6 million cancer-related deaths since 1975.
What breast density status can tell us about cardiovascular risk
Breast density is most often discussed within the context of cancer risk, but new research suggests that it also could be used as a marker of cardiometabolic health.
FDA clears AI tool that flags signs of heart disease in chest CT scans
The newly cleared offering, AutoChamber, was designed with opportunistic screening in mind. It can evaluate many different kinds of CT images, including those originally gathered to screen patients for lung cancer.
Patients without PCPs struggle to access lung cancer screening, despite eligibility
It is estimated that up to one-third of the U.S. population does not have a primary care provider.

Misys unveils an IT package that facilitates enterprise-wide management

Misys Healthcare Systems used HIMSS as a launching pad for Misys Optimum, a suite of products that provides physicians and caregivers with integrated information management across the continuum of care.

February 26, 2004

Siemens launches new system for improved HIM workflow

Siemens Medical Solutions launched Soarian HIM (health information management) at HIMSS 2004.

February 26, 2004

Philips Medical Systems and Epic Systems show works-in-progress

Philips Medical Systems gave HIMSS-goers a sneak preview of its integrated healthcare IT systems powered by Epic Systems Corp.

February 26, 2004

BellSouth brings technology down south

BellSouth announced it is improving the communication infrastructure of the seven hospitals and 14 walk-in medical centers that make up Florida Hospital.

February 26, 2004

Prime Medical expands lithotripsy business with Medstone International buy

Prime Medical Services Inc. on Feb. 20 completed the acquisition of lithotripsy equipment manufacturer and service provider Medstone International Inc.

February 26, 2004

Merge eFilm again tops year-to-year financial results

February 19, 2004

Spain and California hospitals award pacts to Kodak

Hospital MAZ, in Zaragoza, Spain, will install three Kodak DirectView CR (computed radiography) 850 systems, a Kodak DirectView PACS System 5, and a Kodak DirectView Versatile Intelligent Patient Archive (VIParchive) storage management software platform.

February 19, 2004

Study: New closure device alleviates manual wound pressure after coronary procedures

A recent study examines the benefits of a new device that cardiologists can use to stitch arterial puncture wounds after coronary procedures.

February 19, 2004

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Cardiovascular Business

Cardiology practices pay $17.7M to settle fraud allegations brought on by whistleblowers

A total of 16 cardiology practices from 12 states settled with the DOJ to resolve allegations they overbilled Medicare for imaging agents used to diagnose cardiovascular disease.

Cardiovascular Business

Cardiology, radiology specialists debate CCTA’s rise as a go-to imaging modality for CAD

CCTA is being utilized more and more for the diagnosis and management of suspected coronary artery disease. An international group of specialists shared their perspective on this ongoing trend.

Cardiovascular Business

New AI program delivers rapid, accurate echo video assessments

The new technology shows early potential to make a significant impact on imaging workflows and patient care.

Screening

Routine abdominal CTs offer insight into cardiovascular risk

Screening efforts have helped avert millions of cancer-related deaths in recent decades

What breast density status can tell us about cardiovascular risk

FDA clears AI tool that flags signs of heart disease in chest CT scans

Patients without PCPs struggle to access lung cancer screening, despite eligibility

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