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.

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.
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.

Eastman Kodak acquires CAD firm MiraMedica

Eastman Kodak Co. this week expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of MiraMedica Inc.'s computer-aided detection (CAD) technology.

September 25, 2003

Philips Medical Systems to supply The Wisconsin Heart Hospital

Philips Medical Systems and The Wisconsin Heart Hospital have signed a multi-million dollar, six-year partnership to promote cardiovascular care.

September 25, 2003

ACR to accredit Hologic's Lorad Selenia digital mammo system

The American College of Radiology (ACR) is now the FDA-approved accrediting body for Hologic's Lorad Selenia full field digital mammography system.

September 25, 2003

Siemens teams with TomTec on 3D/4D imaging

Siemens Medical Solutions' ultrasound division and TomTec Imaging Systems GmbH have entered into a strategic contract to integrate TomTec's 3D/4D technology into Siemens' Acuson and Sonoline ultrasound systems.

September 25, 2003

HPS, MedAssets HSCA align for purchasing power

Group purchasing organizations (GPOs) The Hospital Purchasing Service (HPS) and MedAssets HSCA are combining their respective resources.

September 25, 2003

MGMA hosts its 2003 annual conference next month

The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) is hosting its annual conference Oct. 12 - 15 in Philadelphia.

September 25, 2003

OTech sets two events to train providers on DICOM & HL7

For anyone in need of DICOM and/or HL7 training, healthcare technology training and consulting company OTech Inc. is offering a five-day, on-site training course.

September 25, 2003

CMS/Medicare offers contingency plan for October deadline

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) this week said that it will accept noncompliant electronic transactions after the upcoming Oct. 16 compliance deadline.

September 25, 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

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

Global shortage of nuclear imaging isotopes may be over

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