February 10, 2011 – Pre-clinical studies have demonstrated that improved drug uptake in tumors can be visualized and measured in real time using image-guided drug delivery.
February 10, 2011 – Radiology Associates of South Florida, one of the nation’s largest radiology practices, has selected McKesson’s Revenue Management Solutions (RMS) service. The practice will use RMS to help grow revenue, control costs and reduce regulatory risks.
February 9, 2011 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first pacemaker in the United States specifically designed for use in an magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) environment and approved as MRI-conditional. Medtronic said its Revo MRI SureScan pacing system is available immediately.
Radiology departments have many different needs and face a wide variety of challenges that can impact their departments ...
The Hi Vision Preirus ultrasound scanner, now available in the U.S., is the first ultrasound system to use cell processor technology and “Smart Touch” operation featuring a touch-screen integrated with the LCD display for increased scanning efficiency.
Interoperability is key to the meaningful use and sharing of patients’ electronic images and information.
February 8, 2011 – In an announcement by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a New Drug Application (NDA) for use of a new strength of a previously approved drug, sodium fluoride F 18 (18F-NaF) injection for use in bone scans.
Despite decades of progress in breast imaging, one challenge continues to test even the most skilled radiologists ...
February 9, 2011 – In an announcement by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a New Drug Application (NDA) for use of a new strength of a previously approved drug, sodium fluoride F 18 (18F-NaF) injection, for use in bone scans.
February 9, 2011 — A new study from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) has found evidence suggesting that a variation of a specific gene may play a role in late-onset Alzheimer's, the disease which accounts for more than 90% of Alzheimer's cases.
February 8, 2011 – Researchers at the University of Southern California have developed an algorithm to produce animated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of body parts or organs in motion. Volume scans of human bodies have a variety of uses in medical diagnosis and research; however, these scans usually do not show the body in movement.
Bayer Radiology’s Barbara Ruhland and Thom Kinst discuss how radiology departments can address the many different ...
February 7, 2011 – A diverse mix of advanced Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA) installations has been implemented by ScImage. These complex VNA implementations re-define the routine, file storage task of a typical VNA.
May 24, 2011 – For the second straight year, J.D. Power and Associates has recognized Vital Images as a leading provider of advanced visualization and analysis software for healthcare providers.
February 7, 2011 – Elekta's vendor-neutral Mosaiq Oncology Information System (OIS) has earned the No. 1 ranking in the oncology software category from KLAS, an independent research firm.
eHealth Saskatchewan plays a vital role in providing IT services to patients, health care providers, and partners such ...
February 7, 2011 – The latest version of an orthopaedic PACS and visualization table will be on display at the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) in San Diego, Calif. Sectra’s Orthopedic PACS, which features a pre-operative planning system, and its Visualization Table will be demonstrated Feb. 15-19.
February 4, 2011 – A new mobile radiology application cleared today by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will allow physicians to view and make a diagnosis from medical images on the Apple iPhone and iPad.
February 4, 2011 – The day when a surgeon can pull a new human vein "off the shelf" for use in life-saving vascular surgeries is now one step closer to reality.
May 24, 2011 – An executive dashboard for radiology practices has been introduced to specifically support better decision-making by presenting data in a more understandable way. NovaDash, by NovaRad, tracks radiologist productivity, monitors and verifies compliance, recognizes operational efficiencies and identifies and corrects trends before they become an issue.
February 4, 2011 – MRI screening for breast cancer delivers consistent rates of cancer detection and fewer false-positive results over time, according to a new study in Radiology.
February 4, 2011 – Positron emission tomography (PET) can image metabolic changes following treatment with the protein kinase inhibitor vandetanib, helping to define the therapy’s effectiveness, according to research in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
February 4, 2011 – Obese women may avoid mammograms because of pain and women under 60 may avoid the test because they are too busy, according to a study in the Journal of Women’s Health. The study, by Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research was one of the largest to examine why insured women fail to complete mammograms. It was funded by the National Cancer Institute.
February 3, 2011 – Beginning Feb. 7, 2011, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will reimburse sites participating in the National Oncologic PET Registry (NOPR) for F-18 sodium fluoride (NaF) positron emission tomography (PET) scans.
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