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.”

Lessons from Pioneers - Digital Mammography

Buying smart in digital mammography means more than finding the best imaging system. Factor in workflow and PACS integration, too.

April 1, 2005

Zonare, Hologic ink service support agreement

Ultrasound technology developer Zonare Medical Systems has signed a support agreement with Hologic Inc.

March 31, 2005

GE is preferred EMR provider for PCHI physicians

GE Healthcare has signed a five-year agreement with Boston-based Partners Community HealthCare Inc. (PCHI).

March 31, 2005

IBM delivers storage virtualization software to 1,000th customer

IBM Inc. has deployed its storage virtualization software to its 1,000th customer.

March 31, 2005

Physicians perform 1st chest pain evaluation with ECG-gated imaging on TAMS 64-slice CT

Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston, Mass., this week performed the first chest pain evaluation using electrocardiogram-gated (ECG-gated) imaging using Toshiba America Medical Systems' Aquilion 64-slice CT scanner.

March 31, 2005

Civco introduces Assist Positioning for interventional work

Civco Medical Instruments is showcasing its new Assist Positioning Arm system designed for the interventional imaging environment at the annual meeting of the Society of Interventional Radiologists (SIR) starting today in New Orleans (March 31 - April 5).

March 31, 2005

Dell releases new lightweight notebook

Dell this week introduced the Latitude X1, a lightweight notebook computer designed with traveling professionals in mind.

March 31, 2005

TeraRecon sees 100% order growth for Aquarius products

TeraRecon Inc. of San Matea, Calif. announced this week that its U.S.-headquartered Aquarius 3D workstation and server operations have seen 100 percent annual sales order growth for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, compared with the same period th

March 31, 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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