SuperSonic Imagine presented the new version of Aixplorer for the first time at Journées Françaises de Radiologie (JFR) in Paris, Oct. 14-17. The newly released upgrade to Aixplorer, the UltraFast ultrasound system, enhances performance, workflow and efficiency while adding new features.
SyntheticMR AB and Siemens Healthineers have entered into a cooperation agreement, making the SyMRI software packages from SyntheticMR compatible with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners from Siemens Healthineers and available to their customers.
Researchers have found measurable brain changes in children after a single season of playing youth football, even without a concussion diagnosis, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology.
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Samsung announced in September that the Willis-Knighton Cancer Center in Shreveport, La., added BodyTom CT, the world’s first portable, full-body, 32-slice computed tomography scanner, to its brachytherapy suite.
Augmenix Inc. announced the three-year results from the SpaceOAR System Prostate Cancer US Pivotal Clinical Trial in September at the 2016 annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).
Despite decades of progress in breast imaging, one challenge continues to test even the most skilled radiologists ...
Mach7 Technologies announced in September Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority (VCU Health) is now leveraging the latest in vendor neutral archive (VNA) technology with the Mach7 Enterprise Imaging Platform.
October 27, 2016 — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) continues to build its library of appropriate use ...
Infinitt DoseM radiation dose tracking software provides web-based dose data collection, tracking and analytics. It captures, analyzes and archives radiation dose data from multiple modalities, and helps users find the right balance between dose quantity and image quality.
Bayer Radiology’s Barbara Ruhland and Thom Kinst discuss how radiology departments can address the many different ...
Check-Cap Ltd. announced additional clinical data was recently presented on its ingestible capsule for preparation-free, minimally-invasive colorectal cancer screening. The research was presented at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Annual Scientific Meeting, Oct. 14-19 in Las Vegas, and at the United European Gastroenterology Week (UEGW), Oct. 15-19 in Vienna.
At the 2016 North American Society Spine Meeting (NASS), DePuy Synthes Spine showcased the Kick System with FluoroExpress Software Module as a new visualization option for real-time guidance for minimally invasive spine surgery.
Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas Inc. announced in September that the New York School of Regional Anesthesia (NYSORA) has chosen the SonImage HS1 as the exclusive ultrasound system for its workshops focusing on anesthesia and pain management.
eHealth Saskatchewan plays a vital role in providing IT services to patients, health care providers, and partners such ...
Imagine getting a medical X-ray that comes out blank – as if your bones had vanished. That’s what happened when scientists cranked up the intensity of the world’s first X-ray laser, at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, to get a better look at a sample they were studying: The X-rays seemed to go right through it as if it were not there.
University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) in the Netherlands has selected RayStation as its treatment planning system. RayStation will replace the hospital’s existing system for conventional (photon) radiation therapy and will be the treatment planning system for its new proton therapy center. UMCG will have 30 clinical and 16 development licenses in total.
Based on its recent analysis of the computerized tomography (CT) market for extremity imaging, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Carestream Health with the 2016 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for New Product Innovation. Carestream's U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved cone beam computerized tomography (CBCT) device, the OnSight 3-D Extremity System, is proving to be a game-changer with its ergonomic design and unparalleled features, according to Frost & Sullivan. Compared to multi-detector computerized tomography (MDCT) systems, this device delivers lower dosage and provides the ability to capture weight-bearing images.
Advanced Radiology Solutions (ARS) has successfully implemented RamSoft’s Stana software at two of their mammography facilities, Advanced Shore Imaging (ASI) in Northfield, N.J., and CliniSanitas in Doral, Fla. Both sites passed near back-to-back Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) audits with flying colors.
October 26, 2016 — After a period of decline since 2012, the vacancy rate for radiation therapists increased slightly to ...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said mammograms are still the best tool for breast cancer screening in a public service page it created on its website in October. The FDA said it certifies facilities that perform mammography and it reviews and approves new mammography devices to help keep patients safe.
While radiography remains the gold standard in pediatric imaging, it is rife with opportunities for error because cooperation and positioning are often challenging for such patients. In response, a group of pediatric radiologists practicing in Seattle published a paper that outlines pitfalls in pediatric chest radiography while offering tips and tricks for avoiding potential errors.
At the 2016 annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA 2016), National Decision Support Company will showcase its expanded imaging decision support solution, CareSelect Imaging. The software expands on the range of criteria offered for imaging decision support and adds new core capabilities to the delivery platform.
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