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.”

RSNA attendance reaches almost 60,000

The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) reported strong attendance for this year's show.

December 9, 2004

FDA clears GE's Advanced Lung Analysis package

GE Healthcare has won FDA clearance for its next-generation Advanced Lung Analysis technology to help radiologists evaluate and assess nodules and other lesions in the lung.

December 9, 2004

Massachusetts announces EMR launch

Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (D) this week announced an initiative that would convert medical records to easily shared electronic medical records (EMRs) across the Bay State, a move that has great potential to save Massachusetts millions of dollars whil

December 9, 2004

UnitedHealth Group supports ACR Appropriateness Criteria

The UnitedHealth Group has announced its support for the American College of Radiology's (ACR) Appropriateness Criteria.

December 9, 2004

IDC report: EMC leads in worldwide external disk storage systems revenue in 3Q

A new report from IDC says that EMC Corp. extended its lead in worldwide revenue for external disk storage systems in the third quarter.

December 9, 2004

SourceOne, IDC sign distribution agreement

Imaging equipment distributor SourceOne Healthcare Technologies this week announced the signing of a distribution agreement with digital x-ray developer Imaging Dynamics.

December 2, 2004

Toshiba, Jefferson Ultrasound Institute partner

Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. (TAMS) has partnered with the Jefferson Ultrasound Research and Education Institute (JUREI) of Thomas Jefferson University and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital to provide general advanced ultrasound training to TAM

December 2, 2004

SourceOne distributing Barco displays

Medical imaging equipment supplier SourceOne Healthcare Technologies Inc. and digital display provider Barco have inked a national distribution agreement.

December 2, 2004

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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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