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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Numbers in the news

As a writer, I hate to admit it, but sometimes words get in the way. I decided to try a different approach to this week’s top imaging news and share a few numbers and images instead.

Siemens releases breast ultrasound software

Siemens Healthcare has released syngo.Ultrasound Breast Analysis software, an application for offline review of images, volumes and clips produced with Siemens’ Acuson S2000 Automated Breast Volume Scanner and Acuson S2000 ultrasound system.

No x-ray needed? Ultrasound effective at screening for pediatric elbow fractures

Point-of-care ultrasonography may be useful to rule out elbow fracture in pediatric patients, according to a study published online Nov. 12 in Annals of Emergency Medicine.

KLAS: Coils + comfort drive MR market

MR satisfaction scores are narrowly clustered, with Philips Healthcare's technology edging out the competition. However, there are key differences are in the details, according to recent findings from market healthcare research firm KLAS in its report "MRI 2012: Broadening Your Field of View."

Radiation therapy vacancy rates dip

Vacancy rates for radiation therapists declined in 2012, according to the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Staffing & Workplace Survey 2012.

RSNA: Toshiba focuses on modality portfolio

Toshiba America Medical Systems highlighted its ultrasound technology, spot fluoroscopy, wireless digital radiography (DR) and CT system at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

Pediatric inpatients more likely to undergo higher rad dose exams

Children are undergoing more frequent and higher radiation diagnostic imaging procedures, according to a study published online Dec. 3 in Pediatrics. Higher radiation dose procedures were most frequently performed in the inpatient and emergency settings, leading the researchers to suggest that interventions to reduce radiation exposure target both emergency and inpatient practices.

Uzbekistan Ministry of Health taps Agfa for DR project

Agfa HealthCare has secured a project of 115 CR 30-X CR systems with Drystar 5300 direct digital imagers in Uzbekistan. 

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