Feature | Lynn Tangorra
Multiple studies and products were presented at the 2014 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference in December about emerging technologies in breast imaging, with a focus on how they will affect women who have dense breasts. Most researchers have been comparing the utility of mammography screening versus tomosynthesis.
March 03, 2015 
Technology
Barco announced the launch of a new diagnostic display system, Nio 5MP LED. Cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for radiology and mammography and featuring a number of image-enhancing technologies, the 5MP display provides excellent image quality for confident diagnoses.
March 03, 2015 Feature | Jeff Zagoudis
As healthcare and radiology continue to evolve rapidly, flexibility in the operating room (OR) and imaging lab are key. Consequently, imaging systems need to be versatile as well as able to handle a variety of applications and adapt to any space. These needs have led to the increasing popularity of mobile C-arms, the latest generation of X-ray technology. Today, they are being adapted to handle fluoroscopy, vascular imaging, cardiology and 3-D imaging.
March 03, 2015 Sponsored Content
Case Study | PACS
eHealth Saskatchewan plays a vital role in providing IT services to patients, health care providers, and partners such ...
February 03, 2025 Feature | Melinda Taschetta-Millane
Recently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final national coverage determination, effective immediately, that provides for Medicare coverage of screening for lung cancer with low dose computed tomography (LDCT). This screening gives at-risk seniors unprecedented access to care.
March 03, 2015 
News
Cancer patients with limited brain metastases (one to four tumors) 50 years old and younger should receive stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) without whole brain radiation therapy (WBRT), according to a study in the March 15, 2015 issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics (Red Journal).
March 02, 2015 
News
Accuray Inc. announced that the first patient treatment has been completed using the CyberKnife M6 System with the InCise Multileaf Collimator (MLC). The treatment was administered as a multidisciplinary effort between Steven Burton, M.D., from the Department of Radiation Oncology, and Johnathan Engh, M.D., from the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
March 02, 2015 Sponsored Content
Feature | Breast Imaging
While most women understand the importance of health screenings, an estimated 72 million have missed or postponed a ...
December 03, 2024 
Technology
New and updated American College of Radiology (ACR) Appropriateness Criteria now help healthcare providers choose the most appropriate medical imaging exam or radiation therapy for more than 1,000 clinical indications. These continually updated criteria are a national standard developed by expert panels of physicians from many different medical specialties.
March 02, 2015 
Technology
CompView Medical (CVM) introduced an all-in-one equipment manager, visualization and ergonomic boom system — the NuCart.
March 02, 2015 
Feature
Frequent use of lead aprons in the interventional lab and radiology departments to protect against radiation exposure is associated with increased musculoskeletal pain, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
March 02, 2015 Sponsored Content
Fujifilm’s APERTO Lucent is a 0.4T mid-field, open MRI system addressing today’s capability and image quality needs ...
September 25, 2024 
Feature
Disparities in the level of awareness and knowledge of breast density exist among U.S. women, according to the results of a Mayo Clinic study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
March 02, 2015 
Whitepapers
Medical imaging plays a vital role within the healthcare enterprise, both from a value and patient care perspective. However, a significant number of radiology departments across the U.S. are operating with systems that are limiting their true potential. In order to prosper, enterprises require next-generation, enterprise-wide medical imaging solutions with proven capabilities to enhance performance in multi-site, large-scale, consolidation-friendly environments.
March 02, 2015 News
University of Tubingen and Mediso Ltd announced at the 4th Tubingen PET/MR Workshop a collaboration to develop a whole body preclinical positron emission tomography (PET) insert based on silicon photomultiplier sensor technology. This system can be inserted into a high field (7T) preclinical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner to enable simultaneous PET/MR imaging.
February 27, 2015 Sponsored Content
News | Computed Tomography (CT)
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August 06, 2024 
News
GenomeDx Biosciences announced the publication of a positive validation study for the Decipher Prostate Cancer Classifier, a genomic test for prostate cancer.
February 27, 2015 
News
MinXray announced the recent delivery of two CMDR-2S portable digital radiography (DR) systems to the National Tuberculosis Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal.
February 27, 2015 
News
In a new report, SmarTech Markets Publishing forecasts shipments of 3-D printers in the medical industry will reach 2,135 units in 2020, growing to 3,055 units in 2024. The report, "3-D Printing in Medical Markets: An Opportunity Analysis and Ten-Year Forecast," shows where opportunities will be found.
February 27, 2015 
News
Hitachi Aloka Medical America Inc. announced the creation of a new dedicated sales force targeting cardiovascular ultrasound opportunities in physician’s offices and hospitals.
February 27, 2015 
News
AirStrip and Life Monitor Pty Ltd. announced the formation of a strategic partnership to sell AirStrip solutions in Australia and New Zealand. Both the AirStrip ONE mobile interoperability platform and the Sense4Baby wireless fetal/maternal monitoring system will be available as part of the agreement.
February 27, 2015 
News
Merge Healthcare announced it recently acquired DR Systems Inc. for about $70 million. DR Systems is a privately held San Diego-based company in medical imaging information systems.
February 27, 2015 News
MarketReportsOnline.com adds "Global Radiation Therapy Market Report: 2015 Edition" report that says worldwide radiation therapy market has shown significant growth over the past few years, with North America as the highly competitive and largest market for radiotherapy devices.
February 26, 2015 
News
A Noble Hospital breast surgeon's work with a new device that improves treatment of breast cancers will be featured later this month at a prestigious international medical conference.
February 26, 2015