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.

Denoising algorithm produces quality trauma head CTs at a fraction of the radiation dose
Radiation doses needed for quality head CT scans in trauma settings can be reduced by as much as 75% using DL-based denoising.
Radiologists report fewer false positives when they have access to prior mammograms
Viewing patients' priors consistently improves readers' performances, regardless of experience level, specialization or the volume of screening mammograms they are accustomed to reading.
MRI findings linked to cognitive issues in patients with long COVID 2 years post-infection
The CDC estimates that just under 7% of adults in the United States continue to struggle with symptoms of long COVID.
MRI study reveals never-before-seen changes in the brain during pregnancy
While prior imaging studies have compared changes that occur in the brain before pregnancy and after childbirth, this latest analysis is the first to span multiple time points during the full gestational period.
Cardiac PET on the rise among U.S. cardiologists
SPECT is still the most common modality used to evaluate CAD patients, but cardiac PET is gaining more and more momentum.

Governor Pat McCrory affirms North Carolina as the 12th state to Mandate Density Reporting

North Carolina joins 11 other states to become the 12th state to standardize dense breast tissue reporting to women across the state.

July 24, 2013

AP-HP Hospital Tenon, Paris, Reduces X-ray Dosage By 50% With Carestream Mobile Digital Radiography System

Installation of a CARESTREAM DRX-Revolution Mobile X-ray System has led to a 50% reduction in X-ray dosage at the 564-bed University Hospital Tenon, Paris, which is part of the public health system APHP. Figures have been validated by a member of the Personnes Compétentes en Radioprotection (PCR), a nationwide network of Radiation Protection Officers.

July 22, 2013

GE Healthcare Announces CE Marking for Its Breast Tomosynthesis Solution, SenoClaire

GE Healthcare hailed a new era for breast imaging today as it announced CE marking for SenoClaire*, GE's new generation of breast tomosynthesis solution designed with a three-dimensional imaging technology.

July 18, 2013

DX-D 100 mobile digital X-ray systems to be utilized in the basic biomedical equipment technician training curriculum

Agfa HealthCare announces today the installation of six DX-D 100 mobile digital X-ray systems at the Medical Education & Training Campus (METC), a United States Department of Defense (DoD) integrated campus. The systems will be utilized in the basic biomedical equipment technician (BMET) training curriculum for all Army, Navy and Air Force BMETs in the DoD.

July 18, 2013

Patients predict own cognitive decline

As neuroimaging research continues to push the boundaries on early Alzheimer’s disease detection, some experts are finding the patient knows best.

July 17, 2013

Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Clinical Cancer Center Joins Elekta and Philips Research Consortium on MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy

Elekta (NSE: EKTAb) and Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) announced today that the Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Clinical Cancer Center (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) will join a consortium that is investigating the development of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) guided radiation therapy system.

July 17, 2013

Novarad Adds International Installations to PACS Portfolio

Novarad has once again expanded its international reach, completing installations at Hospital Regional de Carolina – UPR in Puerto Rico and in the Philippines Butuan Doctors Hospital and Sorsogon Medical Mission Group and Health Services Cooperative.

July 17, 2013

Toshiba Names X-ray Vascular Business Unit Director

Enhancing its product leadership team, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. has named David Sloop director, X-ray Vascular Business Unit. Sloop will be responsible for implementing strategic marketing plans to drive growth and profitability of Toshiba’s X-ray Vascular product line.

July 17, 2013

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Radiology Business

The pros and cons of current breast screening modalities and the role of AI

Debra L. Monticciolo, MD, past president of both the Society of Breast Imaging and the American College of Radiology, explains the advantages and disadvantages of current breast screening technology.

Cardiovascular Business

ASE shares new guideline on imaging patients with implanted devices

The new guideline details the best imaging strategies for a variety of clinical scenarios.

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ASNC president-elect predicts unprecedented innovation in nuclear cardiology

"We are on the edge of a new journey in nuclear cardiology," explained ASNC President-elect Panithaya Chareonthaitawee, MD.

Medical Imaging

Denoising algorithm produces quality trauma head CTs at a fraction of the radiation dose

Radiologists report fewer false positives when they have access to prior mammograms

MRI findings linked to cognitive issues in patients with long COVID 2 years post-infection

MRI study reveals never-before-seen changes in the brain during pregnancy

Cardiac PET on the rise among U.S. cardiologists

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