Patient age and sex are useful for predicting risk of advanced neoplasia at screening CT colonography (CTC), but body mass index (BMI) and positive family history seem to have little impact, according to a study published online June 10 in Cancer.

Structural MRI may be effective at diagnosing mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder by applying a pattern recognition algorithm to anatomic data, according to a study published online June 4 in Psychological Medicine.

The launch of PET/MR imaging has renewed interest in the role of MR and PET/MR in pulmonary nodule evaluation. The hybrid modality demonstrated high sensitivity in the detection of FDG-avid nodules and nodules 5 cm or larger, according to a study published online June 4 in Radiology.

Siemens Healthcare and Varian Medical Systems today announced that clinicians at The Ohio State University are now using Varian software to plan and manage radiotherapy treatments delivered on a Siemens medical linear accelerator. The companies have developed and deployed an interface that connects Varian’s ARIA® oncology information system with Siemens’ ONCOR™ and PRIMUS™ accelerators and imaging systems.

Mindray Medical International Limited (NYSE: MR), today announced a definitive agreement to acquire ZONARE Medical Systems, Inc. (ZONARE), an ultrasound technology leader in the high-end radiology segment for US$105 million. Mindray’s management expects the deal to strengthen its high-end ultrasound R&D and U.S. sales capabilities, furthering the company’s goal of becoming a leading provider of high-quality imaging products to markets worldwide.

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists has launched its new online digital imaging educational series, Essentials of Digital Imaging.

IBA Molecular North America, Inc. (IBA Molecular) and MIM Software Inc. (MIM Software™) have announced an agreement to co-develop enhancements to the IBA Molecular PETLinQ™ suite of products.

As a level-one trauma and accredited stroke center, time is critical at Summa Health System’s Akron City Hospital, located in Akron, Ohio. To provide the highest level of patient care, the hospital installed an AquilionTM ONE CT scanner and InfinixTM-i bi-plane cardiovascular X-ray from Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.