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.”

Kodak releases portfolio of services to help improve operational efficiency

Eastman Kodak Co.'s Health Imaging Group this week launched Kodak Healthcare Solution Services, a new family within Kodak's Professional Services portfolio designed to optimize healthcare operations and applications.

November 4, 2004

Groups emerge to help ease the pain of EMR selection

Medical societies, industry groups, consultants and others are rallying together to help guide physicians select the most appropriate electronic medical record (EMR) system for their practice, reports the American Medical Association (AMA).

November 4, 2004

ComSynTech reveals new archiving software

Communication Synergy Technologies Inc. (ComSynTech) has integrated its Document Vault archiving technology into its InFORM' Radiology Information System (RIS) to develop a patent-pending archiving software called CDV1000 Document Vault.

November 4, 2004

Demand helps Varian rake in bountiful 4Q sales and earnings

Varian Medical Systems Inc. attributed strong demand for its radiation therapy and x-ray imaging products to its FY04 record earnings, revenues and net orders.

November 4, 2004

New products boost iCAD's sales and earnings in the 3Q of FY04

iCAD saw gains in its sales and earnings for the third quarter of FY04, ending September 30.

November 4, 2004

IDX sales and earnings remain solid in 3Q of FY04

Inking a number of contracts and installations helped IDX Systems Corp. maintain revenue and earnings momentum in the third quarter of FY04, ending September 30.

November 4, 2004

PRO Radiology and inTelemed.net install PACS in Oklahoma hospital

PRO Radiology of Willamstone, Mass., and inTelemed.net of Oklahoma City have inked a deal with Share Medical Center of Alva, Okla., to provide PRO Radiology PACS with basic teleradiology and image distribution functionality.

November 4, 2004

Analogic gets FDA nod for FPD

Analogic Corp. has been granted FDA clearance for the GR17 Flat Panel Detector (FPD) developed by Analogic's subsidiary, Anrad.

November 4, 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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