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.”

Trying to make sense of health IT bill maze

The government is all a flutter with multiple legislative health IT related efforts that have been put forth, some by some political heavyweights.

June 30, 2005

SCAR deadline for 2006 research grants announced

The Society for Computer Applications in Radiology (SCAR) has announced the opportunity for two $40,000 research grants for 2006.

June 30, 2005

COMTek to be broadband provider for Virgin Islands eHealth initiative

Communication Technologies Inc. (COMTek), a high-speed broadband service provider available in the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), announced this week that it will be the broadband provider for the Virgin Islands eHealth Initiative.

June 30, 2005

Omnicell, Witt partner to provide inventory management

Omnicell Inc., a provider of supply management technology, and Witt Biomedical Corp., provider of cardiology image and information management systems (CIIMS), will partner to give cardiology departments and cath labs integrated productivity and data manag

June 30, 2005

Aurora Dedicated Breast MRI System upgrade installed at Boston-based imaging center

Faulkner-Sagoff Breast Imaging and Diagnostic Centre at Faulkner Hospital, Boston, Mass., is using the Aurora Dedicated Breast MRI System to provide patients with a more advanced breast cancer detection.

June 30, 2005

ETIAM releases expanded LiteBox

ETIAM medical imaging software developer has released an extension of its advanced DICOM LiteBox viewer for portable media.

June 30, 2005

Medical malpractice worries provoke more breast biopsies

According to a study in the July issue of Radiology a large amount of unneeded diagnostic and breast images are performed due to concerns by radiologists over medical malpractice worries.

June 30, 2005

The Detroit Institute for Children picks IT outsourcing services provider

CareTech Solutions, an information technology (IT) and Health Information Management (HIM) outsourcing provider, this week announced it has inked a comprehensive IT outsourcing agreement with The Detroit Institute for Children (The DIC).

June 30, 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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