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.”

Elekta to acquire IMPAC

To accelerate its expansion into information systems for radiation therapy, medical oncology and related clinical practices, radiation therapy vendor Elekta AB this week announced it is acquiring IMPAC Medical Systems Inc.

January 20, 2005

FDA OKs CTI's software

CTI Mirada Solutions, a subsidiary of CTI Molecular Imaging Inc., has been awarded FDA 510k clearance to market Scenium, a new quantification tool for the analysis of neurological positron emission tomography (PET) scans.

January 20, 2005

Heartlab: IHE participant and ACC Foundation recipient of software certification

Heartlab Inc. said this week it will participate in the Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) technical framework demonstration for cardiology at the 54th American College of Cardiology (ACC) meeting, March 6-9, in Orlando.

January 13, 2005

Storage: Maxell now shipping super DLTtape II media

Maxell Corp. of America has begun shipping a branded Super DLTtape II media product.

January 13, 2005

GE realigns IT, ultrasound businesses

Upon the departure of Dow Wilson, former CEO of GE Healthcare's Information Technologies business, the company has realigned its IT and Ultrasound businesses.

January 13, 2005

Sentara, VHA strengthen relationship

Sentara Healthcare System of Norfolk, Va., has strengthened its affiliation with healthcare cooperative VHA Inc.

January 13, 2005

Cisco and EMC: Two Powerhouses partner

Cisco Systems Inc. and EMC Corp. have partnered to provide customers with an end-to-end storage consolidation system for remote-office data.

January 13, 2005

CardioMag announces new distributor

CardioMag Imaging Inc. (CMI) of Schenectady, N.Y., has inked a multi-year distribution agreement with medical equipment company Shenzhen Zhiheng Advanced Electrical Technology Co. of Shenzhen, China.

January 13, 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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