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.

University of Virginia and SCAI to partner on interventional cardiology

The University of Virginia School of Medicine, sponsor of CardioVillage and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI), have announced a collaborative partnership to develop an online cardiovascular medical education curriculum fo

January 22, 2004

TMA Technology releases ROPE database

TMA Technology Ltd. has produced an online application service provider (ASP) product to document and report quality indicators in the clinic.

January 22, 2004

EMC makes changes in its Partner Services Network

EMC Corp. is expanding its authorized services network (ASN) for mid-market resellers and system integrators to offer professional services for storage area networks (SAN) and network attached storage (NAS) implementations.

January 22, 2004

Swissray says sales volume grows 54 percent

Swissray International Inc.'s sales volume reached a new high during the month of December, improving 54 percent as compared to first quarter sales.

January 22, 2004

Vital Images scales back 2003 forecast in wake of weak 4Q

Lower-than-expected sales in the fourth quarter has led Vital Images Inc. to revise its year-end forecast for 2003.

January 15, 2004

Radiology businesses lead E-Z-Em to gain in second fiscal quarter

Continued growth in its AngioDynamics subsidiary and sales growth in its diagnostic products for the CT market powered E-Z-Em Inc. to higher ground in its second fiscal quarter, ending Nov. 29, 2003.

January 15, 2004

Trestle Holdings, Bostwick Laboratories align on telepathology

Trestle Holdings Inc. will provide its MedMicro telepathology technology to Bostwick Laboratories under a new working agreement.

January 15, 2004

Vital Images offers $12 million-plus to acquire HInnovation

Vital Images Inc. is kicking off the new year with immediate expansion plans.

January 15, 2004

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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.

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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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