An example of a HeartFlow FFR-CT image showing the blood flow through what looked like a significant blockage on CT angiography alone, actually was not flow-limiting based on computational fluid dynamics. Use of the technology was supposed to reduce the number of diagnostic catheterizations in the FORECAST trial, but the costs of FFR-CT were not offset enough to show cost savings.
Feature | CT Angiography (CTA)
FFR-CT Did Not Significantly Reduce Costs But Reduced Rates of Invasive Coronary Angiography

October 22, 2020 – In the FORECAST randomized clinical trial, the use of fractional flow reserve (FFR) derived from ...

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Be sure to register for the American Society for Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO) 62nd Annual Meeting, to be held October 24-28, 2020, via an interactive virtual platform. The meeting, Global Oncology: Radiation Therapy in a Changing World, will feature reports from the latest clinical trials; panels on global oncology, health disparities and the novel coronavirus; and an immersive attendee experience in a virtual convention center.
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ASTRO Kicks Off Its Virtual Annual Meeting October 25

October 23, 2020 — Be sure to register for the American Society for Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO) 62nd Annual Meeting, to ...

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This illustration show the complexity of the data obtained from one single patient with moderate/severe traumatic brain injury. Different imaging approaches and techniques have their own unique sensitivity in assessing different aspects of neuroanatomy and neuropathology. What can be seen on images also changes with time since injury. Data from comprehensive clinical and functional assessments using a range of other tools is also important for evaluating patient outcome. Through data harmonization and large
News | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Global MRI Data Offers Hope for Improving Treatment of Brain Injuries

October 23, 2020 — Traumatic brain injury is a major cause of disability and can have major consequences for patients ...

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IBA showcases how its Proteus solutions and its network of clinical and industrial partners are shaping the future of proton therapy
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IBA Highlights the Future of Proton Therapy Technologies at ASTRO 2020

October 23, 2020 — IBA, a leading provider of proton therapy solutions, will highlight how its Proteus solutions as well ...

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RaySearch Laboratories AB will demo its latest advances in oncology software at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 2020 Annual Meeting
News | Radiation Oncology
RaySearch Presents Further Advances in Machine Learning and Support for Brachytherapy at ASTRO 2020

October 23, 2020 — RaySearch will present recent and upcoming enhancements, as well as new functionality, in RayStation ...

Time October 23, 2020
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Mammography, which is an X-ray picture of the breast, is efficient also for women over the age of 70.
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Mammography Screening Also Saves Older Lives

October 22, 2020 — Mammography, which is an X-ray picture of the breast, is efficient also for women over the age of 70 ...

Time October 22, 2020
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A, Initial conventional axial CT image shows no noticeable lung damage (within red box) in right upper lobe. B, Electron density spectral CT image obtained at same time as image in A shows lesions (within red box) in right upper lobe. C, Follow-up conventional axial chest CT image obtained 5 days after images in A and B confirm presence of lesions (within red box) in right upper lobe.
News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Spectral CT Improves Detection of Early-stage Coronavirus Disease

October 22, 2020 — According to an open-access article in ARRS' American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), the use of ...

Time October 22, 2020
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The fMRI hyperscanning environment.
News | Clinical Trials
Dual Brain Imaging Provides Insight Into Neural Basis of Patient-clinician Relationship

October 22, 2020 — The potential impact of the patient-clinician relationship on a patient's response to treatment is ...

Time October 22, 2020
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Recommendations address patient selection and treatment techniques for locally advanced disease
News | Radiation Therapy
ASTRO Issues Clinical Guideline on Radiation Therapy for Rectal Cancer

October 22, 2020 — A new clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides guidance ...

Time October 22, 2020
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On Oct. 21, Seema Verma, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, tweeted that CMS will delay the Radiation Oncology Model’s launch from Jan. 1 to July 1 
News | ASTRO
ASTRO Responds to CMS Announcement on Delayed Radiation Oncology Model Start Date

October 22, 2020 — In response to the Oct. 21 announcement that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) ...

Time October 22, 2020
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The FDA clearance, Quantib’s 6th to date, marks the first time a comprehensive AI prostate solution will be available to radiologists in the United States
News | Prostate Cancer
Quantib Receives FDA Clearance for First-to-Market Prostate Solution

October 21, 2020 — Quantib, a market leader in artificial intelligence solutions for radiology, today announced that it ...

Time October 21, 2020
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Lesion was originally reported as indeterminate enhancing mass, and outside report recommended biopsy. Classic features of benign hemangioma are shown. Error was attributed to faulty reasoning. A, Axial MR image obtained 5 minutes after contrast agent administration shows peripheral nodular discontinuous enhancement. B, Axial MR image obtained 10 minutes after contrast agent administration shows centripetal progression of enhancement (arrow). C, Axial fast imaging employing steady-state acquisition (FIESTA)
News | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Body MRI Reinterpretations Plagued by Discrepancies and Errors

October 21, 2020 — According to an article in ARRS' American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), secondary interpretations ...

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According to an inquest, a man with a heart disorder and chest pain died two days after a doctor viewed the wrong scan and sent him home
News | Computed Tomography (CT)
Patient Dies After CT Scan Mix-up

October 21, 2020 — The BBC News reported that Luke Allard of Mill Houses, King's Lynn, died at Queen Elizabeth Hospital ...

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When new installations are ordered, the DAS team at Bracco matches a specialist with the installation based on specialty, learning style and industry awareness. This approach was helpful at Beaufort Memorial Hospital in Beaufort, S.C., which just recently transitioned to the Bracco EmpowerCTA+ Injector System.
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BLOG: Training and Vendor Support Key to Successful Device Upgrade

Transitioning to a new device vendor can provide improvements to outdated technology and workflow. It also requires a ...

Time October 20, 2020
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Flowchart of patient inclusion and exclusion.
News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Multi-Institutional Study Looks at Brain MRI Findings in COVID-19

October 20, 2020 — A new multi-institutional study published in the journal Radiology identifies patterns in abnormal ...

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Rensselaer, First-Imaging, and GE Global researchers develop a deep neural network to perform nearly as well as more complex dual-energy CT imaging technology
News | Computed Tomography (CT)
Standard CT Technology Produces Spectral Images with Deep Learning Algorithms

October 20, 2020 — Bioimaging technologies are the eyes that allow doctors to see inside the body in order to diagnose ...

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Ezra, a NY-based startup transforming early cancer screening using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), announced that it has received FDA 510(k) premarket authorization for its Artificial Intelligence, designed to decrease the cost of MRI-based cancer screening, assisting radiologists in their analysis of prostate MRI scans. It is the first prostate AI to be cleared by the FDA.
News | Artificial Intelligence
Ezra Receives FDA Clearance For Prostate Cancer Artificial Intelligence

October 20, 2020 — Ezra, a NY-based startup transforming early cancer screening using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) ...

Time October 20, 2020
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Rebrand reflects Volpara Health's mission to prevent advanced-stage breast cancer
News | Breast Imaging
Volpara Solutions Becomes Volpara Health

October 19, 2020 — Volpara Solutions, a leader in AI-powered breast density assessment, announced that it has changed ...

Time October 19, 2020
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Moffitt Cancer Center researchers are developing a noninvasive, accurate method to analyze a patient's tumor mutations and biomarkers to determine the best course of treatment.
News | Lung Imaging
Researchers Develop Tool to Better Predict Treatment Course for Lung Cancer

October 19, 2020 — Personalized treatment options for patients with lung cancer have come a long way in the past two ...

Time October 19, 2020
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Varian, a leading provider of cancer care technologies and solutions, continues to reinforce its commitment to delivering Intelligent Cancer Care during the 2020 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) taking place virtually Oct. 24-31.
News | ASTRO
Varian Highlights Advancements in Intelligent Cancer Care at ASTRO20

October 19, 2020 — Varian, a leading provider of cancer care technologies and solutions, continues to reinforce its ...

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