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.”

Vitalize looks to Krames for integration services

Krames On-Demand has inked an agreement with Vitalize Consulting Solutions to provide integration services for Krames' RecordWriter.

August 11, 2005

NEC offers the first LED-backlit LCD desktop display

NEC Display Solutions has announced the availability of the NEC SpectraView LCD2180WG LED monitor.

August 11, 2005

Emergent, Crosspoint release secure information transfer network

Emergent Technologies Inc. and Crosspoint Media Services Inc. have combined their efforts to create ChartExchange, a network which is designed enable secure health information transfer that it is quickly and easily accessible to doctors and hospitals.

August 11, 2005

MEDSTRAT receives 510(k) for orthopedic PACS

MEDSTRAT has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA to market echoeSYSTEM, the company's patent-pending orthopedic PACS software.

August 11, 2005

Rogan releases new scalable, RAIS-based PACS

Rogan-Delft has announced the release of new 'super scaling' Online XS PACS based on next-generation Redundant Array of Inexpensive Servers (RAIS) technology.

August 11, 2005

HIPAA compliance, um, no thanks

More organizations than you might think are not yet compliant with a number of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) requirements aimed at protecting health information, according to a survey by the Healthcare Information and Managem

August 11, 2005

Philips unveils PCR Eleva family for cassette-based DR

Royal Philips Electronics this week announced the launch of the PCR Eleva family, a new range of single and multi-slot systems for cassette-based digital radiography.

August 11, 2005

Fujitsu releases the smallest, lightest convertible notebook so far

Looking for a computer you can work on and then just throw in your coat pocket when you're done? This may be your lucky week.

August 11, 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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