Oncology Imaging

Medical imaging has become integral to cancer care, assessing the stage and location of cancerous tumors. By utilizing powerful imaging modalities including CT, MRI, MRA and PET/CT, oncology imaging radiologists are able to assist referring physicians in the detection and diagnosis of cancer.

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JVS: Medicare coverage of carotid stenting tied to worse outcomes

The adoption of carotid stents for treatment of carotid stenosis was associated with increased rates of adverse clinical outcomes after carotid revascularization, according to a retrospective cohort study published July 23 in the Journal of Vascular Surgery.

Cancer Treatment Centers deploy HP IT

Cancer Treatment Centers of America, a network of U.S. hospitals providing cancer treatment, has upgraded its entire technology infrastructure to Hewlett Packard (HP) ProLiant servers.

Philips notches Pinnacle3 SmartEnterprise orders

Radiological Associates of Sacramento and the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute have installed Philips Healthcare's Pinnacle3 SmartEnterprise, a radiation treatment planning system.

AAPM: Siemens debuts radiation therapy planning solution

Siemens Healthcare is debuting its IM-RealART solution at the 51st annual meeting of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) in Anaheim, Calif., July 26-30.

OIG cautions CMS about ultrasound overuse

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has released a report expressing concern about the over-utilization of ultrasound devices in specific U.S. counties.

Elekta nets FDA OK for VMAT update

Elekta has received FDA 510(k) clearance for a volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) enhancement to Monaco, its radiation therapy treatment planning solution.

Report: Wireless telehealth may reduce U.S. healthcare costs

With public attention in the United States focused on ways to reform the healthcare system, a publication from ABI Research examines wireless telehealth and forecasts that 15 million systems will be in use--mainly in North America--by early in 2012, and may serve as a means of cost savings.

Lancet: Chemo + radiotherapy efficacious for late-stage NSCLC

Radiotherapy plus chemotherapy, with or without surgery, are both treatment options for patients with stage IIIA (N2) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to research published online July 26 in Lancet.

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‘A huge win’: CMS significantly increases Medicare payments for cardiac CT

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.