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.

Eastman Kodak looks to grow PACS market share with Algotec acquisition

Eastman Kodak Co. on Tuesday put the picture archiving and communications systems (PACS) market on notice.

November 20, 2003

... while von Pierer says he plans to stay awhile

Siemens AG Chief Executive Heinrich von Pierer emphasized that he plans to stay with the company beyond the end of his current contract, which expires in September 2004.

November 13, 2003

RayPax signs long-term agreement with Merry X-Ray

RayPax Inc. North America and Ultimate Medical Services, of Lake Charles, La., have negotiated a long-term relationship with Merry X-Ray Corp.

November 13, 2003

Kleinfeld to take Siemens' Worldwide Communications post

Klaus Kleinfeld, president and CEO of U.S. operations for Siemens AG, is heading to a new assignment.

November 13, 2003

Cedara signs $5.4 million agreement with Cerner

Cedara Software Corp. has inked a supply and service agreement with Cerner Corp. valued at approximately $5.4 million.

November 13, 2003

Sectra receives order for breast imaging PACS in Norway

Swedish IT and medical company Sectra will install its breast imaging PACS (picture archiving and communications systems) at Brystsentrum, a breast screening center in Tonsberg, Norway.

November 13, 2003

Hologic and Aloka converge on ultrasound products

Hologic Inc. and Aloka Co. Ltd. are partnering on a distribution and manufacturing venture for ultrasound products.

November 13, 2003

Toshiba agrees to three-year pact with Iowa Health System

Toshiba America Medical Solutions has signed a three-year contract with Iowa Health System to provide health imaging systems - including CT, MRI, both conventional and vascular X-ray, ultrasound and nuclear medicine modalities.

November 13, 2003

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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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