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.”

ZONARE begins shipping new ultrasound platform

ZONARE Medical Systems Inc. has announced the start of customer shipments of its new Zone Sonography Ultrasound Platform.

May 5, 2005

Siemens' offer to buy CTI expires, subsequent offer announced

Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc. has announced the expiration of its initial offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of CTI Molecular Imaging, Inc. on April 28th.

May 5, 2005

Advances in Radiation Oncology

More targeted radiotherapy and technological advancements in imaging, treatment planning and treatment delivery are tremendously improving cancer patient outcomes.

May 1, 2005

Radiation Oncology Enters the Digital Age

Radiation oncology providers, particularly those offering IMRT and IGRT, are starting to implement needed solutions that allow them to store, recall and compare more and larger image datasets.

May 1, 2005

InnerWireless unit to develop wireless utility

InnerWireless Inc. announced today the establishment of a healthcare business unit to develop the Medical-Grade Wireless Utility, a unifying wireless platform and portfolio of services to facilitate adaptive mobile enterprise strategies for healthcare ins

April 28, 2005

Capgemini to sell healthcare consulting division to Accenture

Global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company Accenture announced this week that it will pay $175 million in cash to acquire the North American health practice division of consulting firm Capgemini.

April 28, 2005

IBM to buy Healthlink

IBM announced this week its plan to acquire Healthlink Inc. in a move that will boost IBM's offerings in healthcare consulting and services.

April 28, 2005

Philips announces 'Advances in Cardiac CT' Symposia

Philips Medical Systems is conducting a series of educational symposiums called 'Advances in Cardiac CT' to benefit cardiologists in a number of major cities across the U.S.

April 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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