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 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.”

Stinger changes name

Stinger Industries of Murfreesboro, Tenn. announced this week that it is now doing business as Stinger Medical.

February 10, 2005

Cerner maintains momentum in 4Q FY04

Cerner Corp. this week announced results for the fourth quarter FY04 ending January 1.

February 10, 2005

HP introduces storage and digital pen and paper technology

HP this week revealed new technology for the healthcare industry: the new Medical Archiving Solution and the HP Forms Automation System (FAS) 1.2.

February 10, 2005

NCD, EDCO partner

National Consulting and Development Corp. (NCD) has partnered with EDCO - The Document People Inc. of Springfield, Miss. to offer EDCO x-ray film and record storage services (SecureStore) and enable EDCO to offer NCD's image/data hosting services (e-WIX).

February 10, 2005

FDA clears McKesson PACS mammo station

McKesson this week received FDA clearance for its Horizon Rad Station release 11.0 PACS workstation for reading, distributing and storing full field digital mammography (FFDM) images.

February 10, 2005

Four medical societies develop tool for tracking CME activity

The Radiological Society of North America, the American College of Radiology, the Society of Nuclear Medicine and the American Roentgen Ray Society have designed a CME Gateway that allows members to collect and report all continuing medical education (CME

February 3, 2005

McKesson releases 3Q FY05 results

McKesson Corp. reported that revenues for the third quarter FY05 ending December 31 were $20.8 billion, an increase of 14 percent from $18.2 billion in the year-ago quarter.

February 3, 2005

FDA approves clinical fMRI tool

Neurognostics Inc. of Milwaukee, Wis. has received U.S. FDA 510(k) approval to market its MindState functional Data Acquisition Device (fDAD).

February 3, 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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