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.”

Siemens to boost ultrasound transducer technology via Sensant Corp. purchase

Siemens Medical Solutions Ultrasound Division announced today that it has inked an agreement to acquire Sensant Corp. of San Leandro, Calif.

June 16, 2005

KLAS: CPOE usage on the rise

The use by hospitals of computerized physician order entry systems (CPOE) is slowly growing, according to a survey by KLAS Enterprises.

June 16, 2005

GE Healthcare launches new CT technologies

GE Healthcare this week unveiled the company's new family of LightSpeed CT systems which now include the Volara digital Data Acquisition System (DAS), and the Xtream FX workflow platform.

June 16, 2005

IBM finalizes acquisition of Healthlink

IBM has finished its acquisition of Houston-based Healthlink, a provider of information technology consulting services to the healthcare industry.

June 16, 2005

Security is not so boring after all

June 9, 2005

Mercury shows new private-label volume rendering, 3D for PACS

Mercury Computer Systems showcased new volume rendering and 3D visualization for PACS vendors last week at SCAR.

June 9, 2005

Reading Room takes the spotlight

June 9, 2005

Economics of Filmless Radiology

June 9, 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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