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.

'Desktop' MRI brings physics education to the classroom
The tabletop scanner provides students with more hands-on opportunities to learn about the processes that drive the modality’s imaging capabilities.
PHOTO GALLERY: Medical imaging technology at RSNA 2024
Take a virtual tour around the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting to see the sights and new technologies displayed across the vast exhibit hall floors.
MRI-first approach could allow many to safely forego prostate biopsy
New findings indicate as many as 96% of men with positive PSA labs who show insignificant or slow-growing cancer on MRI can safely forego biopsy for three or more years.
U.S. moves closer to establishing domestic supply of Mo-99 for nuclear imaging
Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging President, Cathy Cutler, explains the long road to jump-starting a new U.S. domestic supply of imaging isotopes.
Repurposed radiotracer lights up treatment-resistant tumors 'like a Christmas tree'
Use of the new tracer could improve outcomes by enabling providers to adjust treatment regimens much earlier than they have been able to previously.

Amicas, Shields Health Care to offer PACS seminar

Web-based picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) company Amicas Inc. and MRI provider Shields Health Care Group will co-host a seminar on image management in October.

September 4, 2003

RITA Medical Systems launches new IR device

RITA Medical Systems Inc. this week introduced its new StarBurst Semi-Flex flexible radiofrequency (RF) ablation device for interventional radiology.

September 4, 2003

RealTimeImage and MDexchange sign licensing agreement

MDexchange has signed a licensing agreement to embed California-based RealTimeImage's iPACS DICOM viewer and Web-based image streaming technology into MDexchange's software.

September 4, 2003

Fischer Imaging, Philips Medical team for women's healthcare

Afforded a $468,000 research grant, Fischer Imaging Corp. will collaborate with Philips Medical Systems' ultrasound business in Bothell, Wash., to arrange development studies for an integrated ultrasound and digital mammography system.

September 4, 2003

GEMS increases portfolio of pre-clinical imaging products

A worldwide distribution agreement accelerates the market entry of ART Advanced Research Technologies pre-clinical optical molecular imaging system, SAMI, for the research and development for new therapeutic and diagnostic drugs.

September 4, 2003

Consorta inks supply pacts with Fujifilm and Kodak

Group purchasing organization (GPO) Consorta is extending supply agreements with Fujifilm Medical Systems USA Inc. and Eastman Kodak Co.

September 4, 2003

Philips Medical's Molecular Imaging unit outlines collaborations

Philips Medical Systems' recently created Molecular Imaging unit is moving ahead with research plans at four universities and with nuclear medicine imaging agent company.

September 4, 2003

Vital Images, Mirada Solutions to integrate imaging technologies

Medical imaging software company Vital Images Inc. has signed an agreement with Mirada Solutions Ltd. to integrate Mirada's positron emission technology (PET) and image fusion software into Vital Images' Vitrea software.

September 4, 2003

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Cardiovascular Business

Cardiology practices pay $17.7M to settle fraud allegations brought on by whistleblowers

A total of 16 cardiology practices from 12 states settled with the DOJ to resolve allegations they overbilled Medicare for imaging agents used to diagnose cardiovascular disease.

Cardiovascular Business

Cardiology, radiology specialists debate CCTA’s rise as a go-to imaging modality for CAD

CCTA is being utilized more and more for the diagnosis and management of suspected coronary artery disease. An international group of specialists shared their perspective on this ongoing trend.

Cardiovascular Business

New AI program delivers rapid, accurate echo video assessments

The new technology shows early potential to make a significant impact on imaging workflows and patient care.

Medical Imaging

'Desktop' MRI brings physics education to the classroom

PHOTO GALLERY: Medical imaging technology at RSNA 2024

MRI-first approach could allow many to safely forego prostate biopsy

U.S. moves closer to establishing domestic supply of Mo-99 for nuclear imaging

Repurposed radiotracer lights up treatment-resistant tumors 'like a Christmas tree'

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