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.
Ultrasound is routinely used to screen for HCC. However, its utility is limited by numerous factors, including patient body habitus, operator experience and certain liver conditions, all of which contribute to decreases in sensitivity.
In conjunction with prevention efforts, the introduction of screening examinations has resulted in a reduction of nearly 6 million cancer-related deaths since 1975.
MDexchange has signed a licensing agreement to embed California-based RealTimeImage's iPACS DICOM viewer and Web-based image streaming technology into MDexchange's software.
The new guidelines were designed to ensure sonographers and other members of the heart team have the information they need to screen patients when appropriate and identify early warnings signs of PH.
Back in September, the FDA approved GE HealthCare’s new PET radiotracer, flurpiridaz F-18, for patients with known or suspected CAD. It is seen by many in the industry as a major step forward in patient care.