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. 

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MRI illuminates changes in brain microstructure after concussion

Considering the growing concern about concussions in youth sports, recent research examined how advanced MRI can be used to better understand how brain injuries can result in neurobiological changes that impact clinical recovery.

Scientist talks to vegetative patients—and MRIs light up

A brain researcher based in Toronto claims he can speak to patients who are in a vegetative state—and the evidence is in MRI.

Surgeon-performed ultrasound recommended for appendicitis imaging

Surgeon-performed ultrasound should be the first imaging technique used to diagnose patients with suspected appendicitis.

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Ultrasound shows high diagnostic performance, interobserver agreement for pediatric appendicitis

Ultrasound is a powerful tool for helping radiologists diagnose pediatric appendicitis, and it doesn’t much matter whether the interpreters are trainees working the night shift or daytime attendings. However, the residents and fellows in the study behind the result didn’t do as well at ruling out the condition when it wasn’t present, prompting the study authors to recommend more intensive training to avoid false positives.

Fujifilm Captures New Customers for its Synapse Enterprise Imaging Solutions

Stamford, CT, August 21, 2017 – FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of Enterprise Imaging and medical informatics solutions, today announced it achieved a business milestone as the Enterprise Imaging partner of choice for several healthcare providers across the nation.

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Researchers recommend better hearing protection for MRI patients

Despite being outfitted with substantial hearing protection, 26 young and healthy volunteers with no history of auditory problems or ototoxic drug use suffered a temporary yet troublesome shift in hearing threshold after undergoing brain MRI in a study conducted in China and published online Aug. 16 in Radiology.

RamSoft Announces Substantial Additions to their US & International Sales & Support Teams

Toronto, Ontario — August 16, 2017 — RamSoft is proud to announce eight substantial additions to their US and international sales and support teams. With these new distribution partnerships, RamSoft can be more effective when addressing customer needs to provide more prompt and accurate services.

St. Cloud Hospital Enhances Emergency Department Capabilities with Toshiba Medical’s Most Advanced CT

TUSTIN, Calif., Aug. 15, 2017 – Central Minnesota residents now have access to advanced CT technology that is safe and fast at St. Cloud Hospital with the installation of the AquilionTM ONE / GENESIS Edition from Toshiba Medical, a Canon Group company. The system is located across a hallway from the emergency department and is being used for a wide range of exams, including neuro perfusion studies.

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GE HealthCare designed the new-look Revolution Vibe CT scanner to help hospitals and health systems embrace CCTA and improve overall efficiency.

Clinicians have been using HeartSee to diagnose and treat coronary artery disease since the technology first debuted back in 2018. These latest updates, set to roll out to existing users, are designed to improve diagnostic performance and user access.

The cardiac technologies clinicians use for CVD evaluations have changed significantly in recent years, according to a new analysis of CMS data. While some modalities are on the rise, others are being utilized much less than ever before.