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.”

GE distributes IntraMedical Imaging's probes

GE Healthcare has inked an agreement to distribute IntraMedical Imaging LLC.'s surgical oncology device in the U.S. market.

March 10, 2005

AAFP Survey: EHRs more affordable for small group practices

The American Academy of Family Physicians' (AAFP) Center for Health Information Technology (CHiT) has made available a free "Partners for Patients Electronic Health Record (EHR) Vendor Survey" that evaluates three dozen EHR vendors.

March 10, 2005

Matrox powers Dooyang monitors

Dooyang Systems Inc. of Korea will power its medical displays with medical display controller boards from Matrox Graphics Inc.

March 10, 2005

Philips introduces motorized x-ray system

Philips Medical Systems launched the Practix Convenio, a mobile, motorized radiography system at the 2005 European Congress in Radiology, March 5 - 7, in Vienna, Austria.

March 10, 2005

Vital launches new version of advanced visualization software

Vital Images Inc. has released Vitrea2, Version 3.7, the company's latest software for 2D, 3D and 4D visualization analysis.

March 10, 2005

Kodak acquires Orex, expands CR line

Eastman Kodak Co. this week announced that it has completed the $51.3 million acquisition of Yokneam, Israel-based Orex Computed Radiography Ltd.

March 10, 2005

Douglas takes helm of ACC

Pamela Douglas, MD, FACC, was installed as the president of the American College of Cardiology this week during the society's 54th annual scientific session, March 6 - 9, in Orlando, Fla.

March 10, 2005

Barco: FDA OK s DICOM projection system and VC software

Barco announced at the European Congress in Radiology, March 5 - 7, in Vienna, Austria that its medical grade projection system - DICOM Theater Pro - has received U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance.

March 10, 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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