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. 

Lung imaging provides clearer picture of COPD symptoms

A new study is showcasing how much more information MRI and CT can provide on the symptoms and physical capabilities of those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) over and beyond the typical lung function test.

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RSNA Research and Education Foundation announces $3.6M in grants for 2015

The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Research and Education Foundation will shell out $3.6 million to fund 92 grants this year, according to a statement from the foundation.

Agfa HealthCare introduces FreeView Technology with telescopic column for its DX-D 100 Mobile DR system at AHRA 2015

Agfa HealthCare announces today that it will launch its new mobile DR system with FreeView telescopic column at AHRA 2015, the Association for Medical Imaging Management's annual meeting, in Las Vegas, Nevada, July 19-22.

Cone Beam CT Technology, New Ultrasound Systems Showcased at AHRA

Carestream is expanding into new imaging modalities: cone beam CT and ultrasound. 

VolparaDensity Used to Guide Patient Selection in First Breast MRI Screening Trial for Women with Extremely Dense Breasts

The DENSE Trial, the first randomized trial investigating the additional value of MRI for screening women with dense breasts, is featured in the current issue of Radiology. 

iCAD Announces Launch Of iReveal® Breast Density Analysis Solution As Latest Addition To PowerLook Advanced Mammography Platform

iCAD, Inc. (Nasdaq: ICAD), an industry-leading provider of advanced image analysis, workflow solutions and radiation therapy for the early identification and treatment of cancer, today announced the launch of the iReveal® breast density module as the latest addition to the Company's PowerLook Advanced Mammography Platform (AMP)®. 

Study: Screening responsible for ‘widespread overdiagnosis’ of breast cancer

Just when you thought it was safe to sidestep arguably the most hotly debated clinical topic in healthcare, along comes a mammoth, population-based study to show that regular mammograms seem to be producing “widespread overdiagnosis” of breast cancer. 

Konica Minolta Acquires Sawae, Enhancing Digital X-ray Diagnostic Imaging Systems in Brazil

Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta) (Tokyo:4902) today announced that it has acquired Sawae Technologica Ltda., an X-ray system equipment manufacturer based in Minas Gerais, Brazil, through its Brazilian healthcare sales company, Konica Minolta Healthcare do Brazil.

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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. 

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.

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