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.”

Matrox controllers now compatible with Global Imaging's DIAM4

Matrox Graphics Inc.'s MED Series display controller boards is now supported by Global Imaging's new image management system, DIAM4.

November 18, 2004

Siemens to launch mobile x-ray unit at RSNA 2004

Siemens Medical Solutions is introducing the Mobilett XP Digital x-ray system with flat panel detector technology at the Radiological Society of North America meeting, Nov. 28 - Dec. 2, in Chicago.

November 18, 2004

Barco introduces new projection system

Barco this week released two next-generation medical grade projection systems, DICOM Theater Lite and DICOM Theater Pro, for use in medical review and conferencing environments. Both are designed for PACS viewing, but also display other sources, such as e

November 18, 2004

TeraMedica introduces Evercore

Medical informatics company TeraMedica this week launched a new enterprise imaging and information vehicle called Evercore.

November 18, 2004

Orex gains distributors

Orex Computed Radiography has signed national distribution agreements with SourceOne Healthcare of Cleveland, Ohio, Merry X-Ray of San Diego, Calif. and SmartPACS of Irvington, N.J.

November 18, 2004

TeraRecon teams with more PACS vendors

TeraRecon Inc. has integrated of its AquariusNET image-processing server with several PACS vendors, including Agfa Healthcare, Amicas, Sectra, Delft Diagnostic Imaging (ROGAN-Delft), and Intelerad Medical Systems.

November 18, 2004

CompuMed's OsteoGram available to SourceOne DR and CR customers

A new agreement permits SourceOne Healthcare Technologies Inc. to distribute CompuMed Inc.'s DICOM OsteoGram software.

November 18, 2004

French x-ray company adopts Imaging Dynamics technology

Imaging Dynamics Company (IDC) has inked an OEM agreement with Stephanix S.A., a manufacturer of x-ray devices in France.

November 18, 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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