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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FDA clears SCENERGY system from Clear Guide Medical

Clear Guide Medical, a healthcare technology company based in Baltimore, announced today that it has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its CT-Ultrasound fusion and image guidance system known as SCENERGY.

lifeIMAGE and Client Outlook Form Strategic Partnership

NEWTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--lifeIMAGE, the nation’s leading medical image exchange network connecting health care networks, providers and patients, announced today that it has formed a strategic relationship with Client Outlook that will make its renowned visualization platform a core component of the lifeIMAGE offering. 

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Worth a thousand words: The neural impact of graphic warning labels on young adult smokers

Warning labels on cigarette packaging featuring graphic images have a significant impact on the brains of young adult smokers, particularly in neural regions responsible for emotion, memory and decision-making, according to results of study published on in the journal Addictive Behavior Reports.

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Next generation CT scanner performs well in first human study

Researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have successfully tested new photon-counting detector (PCD) CT technology on human patients for the first time, potentially giving radiologists and clinicians an enhanced look inside the body using multi-energy imaging, according to results of a study recently published in the journal Radiology.

McKesson Expands Oncology Expertise With the Acquisitions of Vantage Oncology and Biologics

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK), a leading international healthcare services and information technology company, announced today that it has signed definitive agreements to purchase Vantage Oncology, LLC, a leading national provider of radiation oncology, medical oncology and integrated cancer care, and Biologics, Inc., an oncology pharmacy services company.

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Hindsight is 20-20: How preexisting info can impact radiologist interpretation—and malpractice suits

Radiologists expecting to find abnormalities based on existing knowledge of outcomes may show bias in their decision-making and in expert witness testimony in malpractice cases, according to results of a new study published online Feb. 19 in the journal Academic Radiology.

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Hospital looks within to solve problem of retained surgical items

When doctors at the University of Colorado Hospital noticed an alarming increase in instances of retained surgical items (RSIs) at their high-volume surgical center, they knew they had to investigate and rectify the problem immediately.

FDA approves Bracco's barium-based contrast for use in CT

Bracco Diagnostics, Inc., announced today FDA approval of its READI-CAT 2 and READI-CAT 2 smoothie for use in contrast-enhanced CT examinations.

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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. 

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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.

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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.