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.”

eRAD now InSiteOne distributor

Web-enabled PACS and teleradiology vendor eRAD is now bundling its image management systems with the archiving technology of on- and off-site secure DICOM storage vendor InSiteOne Inc.

January 27, 2005

Varian launches into neurosurgery market

Forming a new division, Varian Surgical Sciences, Varian Medical Systems Inc. said today it has entered into the estimated $250 million neurosurgery market for radiosurgery products.

January 27, 2005

Philips, NTC partner for training and education

Philips Medical Systems and Northcentral Technical College (NTC) of Wausau, Wis., have inked a five-year agreement for the implementation of advanced medical imaging equipment and the development of a comprehensive training program for medical practioners

January 27, 2005

Varian debuts new tri-focus x-ray tube for special procedure labs

Varian Medical Systems Inc. has developed a new metal technology replacement tube for use with special procedures equipment from Siemens Medical Solutions.

January 27, 2005

Eaton releases new version of power protection monitoring software

Eaton Corp. released version 4.0 of its Powerware PowerVision Power Management software that meets the diverse needs of both IT system administrators and facility engineers.

January 27, 2005

Exempla taps AccessPt for clinical portal

AccessPt. Inc., a developer of internet-based software applications for the healthcare industry, signed an agreement with Exempla Healthcare to develop and implement a clinical portal that would allow authorized access to clinical information systems.

January 27, 2005

Biomedical Systems, Center for Diagnostic Imaging partner

Biomedical Systems has partnered with the Center for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI) to provide pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies and contract research organizations a single-source option for clinical research requiring the use of imaging techno

January 27, 2005

ScanSoft, Voicebrook integrate technologies

ScanSoft Inc. will integrate its Dragon NaturallySpeaking SDK (software developer's toolkit) with Voicebrook's VoiceOver enterprise medical transcription system, the companies said this week.

January 27, 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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