The findings of a major study led by cardiovascular imaging specialists at Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) suggest magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a safe and effective diagnostic procedure for patients with implantable cardiac devices.
Alpha Source, a Milwaukee-based provider of healthcare technology management solutions, announced the publication of a retroactive data study on the total cost of ownership of ultrasound imaging equipment.
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) recently welcomed Judy Keen, Ph.D., as its director of scientific affairs, a position created to grow research participation and collaboration in the field of radiation oncology.
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Guided Therapeutics Inc. announced that Nairobi County Health Services Sector has agreed to purchase an additional five LuViva Advanced Cervical Scans for use in the agency’s cervical cancer screening program.
For the third consecutive year, IT and medical technology company Sectra is ranked No. 1 by its U.S. customers and has been awarded the 2015/2016 Best in KLAS for PACS in the “2015/2016 Best in KLAS: Software and Services” report.

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IBM Watson Health announced that the 2015/2016 Best in KLAS: Software & Services report recognized two of its newly acquired companies for population health and imaging solutions.
While most women understand the importance of health screenings, an estimated 72 million have missed or postponed a ...
As proton therapy becomes more widely available, imaging for the development of proton treatment plans will become more ...
January 29, 2016 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the noninvasive SEEit prostate magnetic ...
A biochemical compound developed as a radioactive tracer for cell proliferation shows increasing potential for use in cancer imaging, according to a recent paper published in the Pertanika Journal of Science & Technology.
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Verathon Inc. announced the launch of its new portable 3-D ultrasound instrument: BladderScan Prime.
A new imaging technique could reduce the need for amputation in patients with critical limb ischemia (CLI), according to a study published in the scientific journal JACC.
The Military Health System has signed an agreement for its Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) to use InterQual, an evidence-based clinical decision support tool.
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The brains of children who are obese function differently from those of children of healthy weight, and exhibit an “imbalance” between food-seeking and food-avoiding behaviors, researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have found.
Seven leading healthcare providers have been selected as recipients of the eighth annual Putting Patients First grants, which will fund education and training programs to improve patient experience and safety in diagnostic imaging.
January 28, 2016 — The Health division of Wolters Kluwer announced the release of a complimentary e-book that ...
Effective Jan. 1, 2016, the American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Editorial Panel assigned a new category III CPT code, 0399T, for use in reporting myocardial strain imaging for the detection of myocardial deformation.
UltraSPECT Inc. has marked the 450th U.S. installation of its low-dose image processing technology for nuclear medicine. The milestone was reached as Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, Ohio, acquired Xpress3.Cardiac imaging solution to reduce radiation exposure for patients and staff and meet the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) dose-reduction guidelines.
January 27, 2016 — Bestselling author John Grisham has written "The Tumor," a fictional account of how a real medical ...
Expanding lung cancer screening to include people who quit smoking more than 15 years ago could detect more cases and further reduce associated mortality, according to a study by Mayo Clinic researchers published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology.
Image Wisely participants must now make yearly commitments, as opposed to a one-time pledge, confirming their ongoing dedication to safety in medical imaging.