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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Eli Lilly announces 2% revenue decline in fourth quarter

The makers of F-18 florbetapir, also known as Amyvid, declared an 2 percent drop in global revenues in the final quarter of 2013 to just over $5.8 billion, though revenues for the full year reflected a 2 percent increase to slightly more than $23.1 billion.

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Chest CT confirms pneumonia in patients with RA-ILD

Chest CT in patients with rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD) can accurately identify the histopathologic usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) pattern, according to a study published in the February issue of Radiology.

Blood pesticide levels linked to Alzheimer’s

Higher serum levels of pesticides could be contributing to a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published online Jan. 27 in JAMA Neurology.

BiOS biomedical optics symposium convenes in San Francisco

The largest biomedical optics conference in the world is set to meet Feb. 1-6 at Moscone Center in San Francisco as part of the larger Photonics West exposition, presenting a total of 4,600 papers, 93 conferences, 17 plenary sessions and two technical exhibitions.

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Concussion rates high in female youth soccer players

Concussion rates in young female soccer players are greater than those reported in older age groups and most continue to play with symptoms, according to a study published online Jan. 20 by JAMA Pediatrics.

Mutation signals slower Parkinson progression

PARKIN mutation carriers showed better cognitive and motor performance than noncarriers with long Parkinson disease (PD) duration, implicating slower disease progression, according to a study published in the January issue of JAMA Neurology.

Digisonics Showcases Newest Functionality for OB/GYN PACS and Structured Reporting at Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Annual Meeting

Digisonics (Booth #107) will showcase its upcoming OB 4.8 Release for its OB/GYN PACS and Structured Reporting System at this year’s Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Annual Meeting in New Orleans, La.  The Digisonics system is standards-based and vendor-neutral, combining high-performance DICOM image review, structured reporting, an integrated clinical database and powerful PACS image archive into one complete solution for OB/GYN studies.

Kuster Highlights Breast Cancer Detection Bill During Visit to Gamma Medica in Salem

As part of her commitment to helping improve women’s health care services, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) met on January 21 with executives from Gamma Medica, where she discussed the Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act.

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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.