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.”

Dictaphone introduces traditional EMR alternative mdEssential

Dictaphone Corporation today announced the introduction of mdEssential, the company's first software offering to combine its voice dictation, speech recognition, and natural language processing (NLP) technologies.

July 28, 2005

DUNLEE offers protection from replacement CT tube costs

DUNLEE has announced Glassware Solutions, a program designed to protect hospitals and imaging centers from the high cost of replacement glassware. The company will showcase the program at this years' American Healthcare Radiology Administrators (AHRA) ann

July 28, 2005

Array has geared DICOM Scan Pro Plus software for mammography

The DICOM Scan Pro Plus software upgrade from Array Corporation USA now offers DICOM conformance for mammography by meeting the requirements for hanging protocols and DICOM tags, when viewed on diagnostic work stations that support the mammography standar

July 28, 2005

Kodak announces upgrade to its radiation oncology CR system

Eastman Kodak Company this week announced new features for its 2000RT CR Plus computed radiography (CR) system for radiation oncology as well as showcased its image management and archiving systems at the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AA

July 28, 2005

Cisco releases new WLAN controller for enterprises

Cisco Systems announced last week the availability of a high-end WLAN controller for enterprises called the 4400 Series Wireless Local Area Network Controller. The product has been targeted for use in large-scale WLAN deployments and is designed to suppor

July 28, 2005

IHE calls for participants in its Connectathon, other programs

The annual IHE North America Connectathon will be held Jan. 16-20, 2006 in Oak Brook, Ill. The Connectathon is the centerpiece of the IHE testing process. Companies that choose to participate in this weeklong interoperability testing event will be evaluat

July 28, 2005

Siemens pledges $1.5 Million to Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation

Siemens Medical Solutions has committed $1.5 million to the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation. Siemens sees this gift as an investment in an essential workforce that is best equipped to move discoveries from the laboratory to patients, the company s

July 28, 2005

Misys reports strong revenue growth

Misys Healthcare Systems this week announced fiscal year 2005 revenues of $540 million. For the 12-month period ending May 31, 2005, the company's revenue grew 6.4 percent compared to the previous year. Operating profits also rose 3.3 percent to $77.4 mil

July 28, 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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