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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AC Immune partners with Piramal to commercialize tau agents

Piramal Imaging announced today that the company has settled into a global license agreement with Swiss bioresearch firm AC Immune for further development and commercialization of tau-protein PET agents designed to aid in the diagnosis of neurodegenerative disease, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

Feel the heat: MR-guided focused US warms away bone tumor pain

A recently published study has confirmed that MR-guided focused ultrasound (US) can relieve pain and improve function in most patients with bone tumors who are not candidates for radiation treatment.

Imaging Endpoints teams up with AG Mednet on clinical trials

Boston-based AG Mednet announced yesterday that the software company would be partnering with board-certified radiologists from Imaging Endpoints to improve the latter's clinical trial submission quality and compliance.

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CMS reiterates ruling on radiopharmaceutical prep and ASC imaging

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is projected to publish a final rule on “burdensome” regulations regarding imaging in ambulatory surgical centers (ASC) and radiopharmaceutical preparation in hospitals on May 12.

Navidea: Revenue from Lymphoseek leaps 83% in first quarter

Navidea Biopharmaceuticals, developers of Lymphoseek and novel NAV4694 announced its first quarter 2014 financial report Wednesday including word of $752,000 revenue over absolutely zero revenue for that period last year.

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Minn. House advances breast density bill

The Minnesota House of Representatives passed a breast density notification bill this week on a bipartisan vote of 126-7.

Carestream’s DRX-Evolution DR room is high-volume hub for general radiology exams at Metroplex Adventist Hospital

A new CARESTREAM DRX-Evolution DR room is the main hub for all general radiology exams at the 232-bed Metroplex Adventist Hospital (Killeen, Texas).

Fujifilm and National Breast Cancer Foundation kick off “Images of Health” campaign in honor of Mother's Day

Millions of women each year are diagnosed with breast cancer; but, early detection and treatment are among the most effective ways to overcome cancer and live life to the fullest. FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. and the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF)announced today a collaboration that will extend the work of Fujifilm’s Images of Health campaign, aimed at educating and encouraging all women to understand the importance of early detection of breast cancer.

Around the web

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.