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.

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.”
Dual energy CT parameters help determine the type of clot behind strokes
Knowledge of clot composition helps guide clinical management decisions following acute ischemic stroke.

ASRT/AERT outlines 2004 meeting dates and agenda

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) this week released details on its annual conference slated for June in Dallas.

April 1, 2004

Barco opens expanded North American facility

Kortrijk, Belgium-based Barco this week officially opened an 88,000-square-foot addition to its North American BarcoView facility in Duluth, Georgia.

April 1, 2004

Philips merges barcode technology and dictation technology

Philips Dictation Systems is augmenting its Digital Pocket Memo product line.

March 25, 2004

Digirad files papers with SEC for initial public offering

Digirad Corp. has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the proposed initial public offering (IPO) of its common stock.

March 25, 2004

Sectra to deliver digital image archive to Karolinska University Hospital

Karolinska University Hospital is set to manage its digital radiology images with a Sectra-Imtec AB digital image archive.

March 25, 2004

Philips gives technologists a boost with e-learning

Philips Medical Systems and the America Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) will provide educational opportunities to the radiologic technologist community.

March 25, 2004

Two hospitals are set to go with NovaRad NovaPACS

NovaRad has completed the installations of its PACS at Campbell County Memorial Hospital in Gillette, Wyo., and Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital in Elko, Nev.

March 25, 2004

Aurora completes first installation of 1.5Tdedicated breast MRI system

Aurora Imagine Technology Inc. has installed its dedicated breast MRI system at Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center.

March 25, 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

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%

Dual energy CT parameters help determine the type of clot behind strokes

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