Medical Imaging

Physicians utilize medical imaging to see inside the body to diagnose and treat patients. This includes computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, angiography, and the nuclear imaging modalities of PET and SPECT.

Deep learning reconstruction cuts radiation and contrast dose by half in aortic CTA exams
A new analysis in Academic Radiology dives into the importance of finding balance between reducing radiation exposure while maintaining image quality.
AI-based ARIA detection software could bring 'renewed hope' for people undergoing Alzheimer's treatment
The software is the first of its kind to achieve the FDA's approval for detecting, measuring and grading ARIA on MRI scans—a task that is critical in managing the disease.
Ultrasound-guided procedure offers promising alternative to opioids for managing pain
Ultrasonography-guided nerve blocks have grown in popularity in recent years, but some are hesitant to adopt the procedure.
MRI guidance significantly reduces radiotherapy side effects compared to CT
A recent comparison of the two modalities’ utility for guiding radiation therapy for prostate cancer shows numerous benefits for MRI over CT.
FDA clears AI software that ups cancer detection in dense breasts by 50%
Women's imaging experts believe the new upgrade could “dramatically improve breast cancer detection.”

Novation to bring customers Kodak DR

Eastman Kodak Company has entered into a three-year multi-source agreement with Novation, the supply company of VHA Inc. and the University HealthSystem Consortium. Kodak's digital radiography (DR) equipment and services will now be provided to over 2,500

August 25, 2005

Toshiba announces new ultrasound system

Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. (TAMS) this week introduced the Famio ultrasound system, scaled for physician offices.

August 25, 2005

SourceOne, Amerinet renew and built upon supply agreement

SourceOne Healthcare Technologies Inc., a distributor of medical imaging systems, equipment, radiographic consumable supplies, and service, and Amerinet Inc., a healthcare group purchasing organization (GPO), have jointly announced the renewal and expansi

August 25, 2005

Witt takes SPOT for a walk

Witt Biomedical Corp. has announced its new Smart Proactive Observation Technology (SPOT), a software that is able to remotely monitor cardiology enterprise hardware, operating systems and applications.

August 25, 2005

iCAD, MagView to begin technology partnership

iCAD Inc. this week announced a technology partnership agreement with Applied Software Inc. which conducts business as MagView.

August 25, 2005

Brailer's office made official by HSS

Late last week the Department of Health and Human Services made moves that establish the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONCHIT) as an official part of the organization.

August 25, 2005

ACCE, IHE launch project for device interoperability

The American College of Clinical Engineering (ACCE) and the Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise initiative (IHE) today announced that the ACCE will be the sponsor of the IHE Domain for Patient Care Devices (PCD).

August 25, 2005

Survey: fewer vacancies for radiation therapist positions

Fewer radiation therapist positions are going unfilled, according to a recent staffing survey by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) conducted between May and April this year.

August 25, 2005

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Cardiovascular Business

Global shortage of nuclear imaging isotopes may be over

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.

Cardiovascular Business

‘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.

Cardiovascular Business

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.

Medical Imaging

Deep learning reconstruction cuts radiation and contrast dose by half in aortic CTA exams

AI-based ARIA detection software could bring 'renewed hope' for people undergoing Alzheimer's treatment

Ultrasound-guided procedure offers promising alternative to opioids for managing pain

MRI guidance significantly reduces radiotherapy side effects compared to CT

FDA clears AI software that ups cancer detection in dense breasts by 50%

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