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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Marshall, Rotterdam scoring systems comparably predict early TBI deaths

The Marshall and Rotterdam scoring systems can be used to predict early death in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to a study published in the May issue of Academic Radiology. 

Cardiovascular biomarker market could hit $7.2B by 2018

The global market for diagnostic biomarkers detecting cardiovascular disease is expected to soar steadily at a compound annual growth rate of 12.8 percent between 2013 and 2018.

Genomic research could spell new drugs for schizophrenia and other disorders

A partnership between the Broad Institute’s Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research in Cambridge, Mass., and Tetra Discovery Partners based in Grand Rapids, Mich., that pores over the human genome for specific variants in schizophrenia may make way for new pharmaceutical therapies for psychiatric disease, Tetra announced April 9.

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A-synuclein SPECT agent scopes out Parkinson’s

A prospective Parkinson’s imaging agent taps into alpha-synuclein deposition in the brain, developers ICB International announced April 11.

Volumetric measurements hold prognostic value for lung adenocarcinoma

Two volumetric measurements are independent indicators associated with an increased likelihood of recurrence or death in patients with stage I adenocarcinoma, according to a study published online April 6 in Radiology. 

OrthoCarolina improves patient care and image quality with 9 Viztek DR systems

Viztek, the leading provider of complete digital software and hardware diagnostic imaging solutions, announces today that OrthoCarolina, a leading independent academic orthopedics practice serving North Carolina and the Southeast, has chosen the Viztek U-Arm and Leggera Wireless DR (Direct Radiography) systems to support higher standards of patient care and improve overall efficiency.

Analogic Announces FDA Clearance for Breakthrough Sonic Window handheld

Analogic Corporation (Nasdaq:ALOG), enabling the world's medical imaging and aviation security technology, announced today that it has received 510(k)clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the handheld Sonic Window(TM) ultrasound system, an imaging device for visualizing vasculature and guiding peripheral intravenous access (PIV).

3D implantable marker reported to clearly identify surgical area in breast cancer patients

The BioZorb™ three-dimensional surgical marker improved the ability of radiation oncologists to target radiation treatment for breast cancer, according to a scientific presentation at the 2014 American Brachytherapy Society (ABS) Annual Meeting.

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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.