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.”

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

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

SmartPACS enhances workstation with Provox speech recognition technology

SmartPACS has integrated its diagnostic workstations with Provox Technologies Corp.'s Provox VoxReports radiology speech recognition software.

November 18, 2004

Philips' receives service satisfaction award for ultrasound systems

Philips Medical Systems has been rated the No. 1 vendor for overall service satisfaction in ultrasound in the 2004 IMV Limited ServiceTrak survey. Philips received the highest marks for overall service satisfaction for ultrasound systems, including cardio

November 18, 2004

Brailer's office releases RFI on National Health Information Network

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONCHIT) on Monday released a request for information (RFI) that calls on the healthcare industry to provide input to the government on how to develop and face the interoperability c

November 18, 2004

VitalWorks sells medical division to Cerner

VitalWorks Inc. this week revealed plans to unleash to Cerner Corp. its medical division, which markets private physician office information technology, for $100 million in cash. The divestiture of VitalWorks' medical division will allow the company to f

November 18, 2004

Stentor, IDX renew technology partnership

For another decade, IDX Systems Corp. and Stentor Inc. will continue to further develop and distribute a unified PACS platform for the radiology community.

November 18, 2004

Siemens launches PEV software for CT colongraphy, introduces future CT applications

Siemens Medical Solutions this week introduced syngo Colonography with PEV (polyp enhanced viewing) software, an FDA approved advanced application for CT colonography, as well as future CT software applications including Advanced Bone Removal for syngo In

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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