NDS Surgical Imaging (NDSsi) has released its DomeAccess remote picture archive and communication systems (PACS) management software tool. DomeAccess software allows users to manage their Dome diagnostic display workstations from anywhere in the world.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its proposed decision memorandum regarding the use of beta-amyloid imaging in dementia and neurodegenerative disease. [1]
A more precise method for determining bone marrow involvement in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) — a key factor in tailoring patient management plans — has been identified by researchers in a study published in the August issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Imaging with 18F-FDG positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT), when compared to bone marrow biopsy, was more sensitive, showed a higher negative predictive value and was more accurate, changing treatment for 42 percent of patients with bone marrow involvement.
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A clinical study of two sets of 894 matched emergency department (ED) patients presenting with chest pain revealed that the use of coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) led to fewer hospital admissions and shorter ED stays. According to lead researcher Michael Poon, M.D., of Stony Brook University School of Medicine, the findings provide evidence that CCTA offers an alternative means of improving the triage of chest pain patients.
MIM Software Inc. announced newest application yet for Reg Refine in radiation oncology: dose deformation for high-dose rate (HDR) and external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) treatment plans.
Philips Healthcare has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Pinnacle³ Proton treatment planning system.
Despite decades of progress in breast imaging, one challenge continues to test even the most skilled radiologists ...
CIRS will introduce the Stereotactic End-to-End Verification Phantom (STEEV) at the 55th Annual AAPM Meeting and Exhibition on August 4 to8 in Indianapolis.
August 5, 2013 — Surgery is not always necessary for women with a type of breast tissue abnormality associated with a higher risk of cancer, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology.
Implementing new portable X-ray imaging systems to serve multiple critical care units and inpatients at Indiana's largest hospital and Level I trauma center is a big commitment — and the radiology staff at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital (Indianapolis, Ind.) did not take this decision lightly. The staff conducted a six-month evaluation that involved on-site testing of wireless digital radiography (DR) portable X-ray imaging systems from six suppliers."We evaluated all aspects of performance from image quality and speed of access to maneuverability, ease of use, and advanced imaging software. After we saw what the Carestream DRX-Revolution could do, it was an easy choice," said Todd Stanley, administrative director of radiology for IU Health Methodist Hospital.The hospital installed four DRX-Revolution systems to deliver enhanced speed and image quality for bedside exams in its ICU areas and on all hospital floors, which were previously served by computed radiography (CR)-based mobile systems.Physicians and radiologists are enthusiastic about the exceptional image quality offered by the new portable systems. "Seconds count in the treatment of seriously ill patients, and our physicians can now view high-quality images in less than five seconds," Stanley reports. "Our radiologists are also very pleased with the enhanced image quality when compared to our previous portable CR systems."
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Jameson Hospital, in New Castle, Pa., has opened a new emergency department (ED) to bring advanced healthcare to its patient population. As part of the new facility, Jameson installed the first Radrex-i Wireless digital radiographic (DR) system and an Aquilion Premium computed tomography (CT) system from Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. Jameson Hospital utilizes these systems for a variety of exams to improve patient care, safety and workflow in a high-volume ED setting.
Canon U.S.A. Inc. showcased its line of radiology offerings at the 2013 American Healthcare Radiology Administrators’ Annual Meeting and Exposition (AHRA) at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Canon demonstrated a variety of offerings designed to help improve the way industry professionals work.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted market clearance for a hand lotion designed to offer radiation protection from X-rays. Physicians such as interventional cardiologists who work with live angiographic fluoroscopic X-ray systems often have their hands in the radiation field during imaging. The cream, developed by radiation protection product company BloXR Corp., is applied prior to donning gloves, or over a glove with another glove on top, to serve as a lightweight radiation shield
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A “test run” of radiation therapy in patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma can show how much radiation is likely to be absorbed by a tumor during actual treatment. This information may help doctors to estimate the dose needed for effective treatment more precisely than currently used measures, such as a person’s height and weight. Ensuring proper radiation dosages reduces damage to healthy tissues and may also prevent tumor growth for a longer period of time.
PACSgear announced it has more than doubled its number of installations since 2009. With over 2,500 U.S. customers, PACSgear’s products are now installed in nearly half of all U.S.-based hospitals. PACSgear has also broadened its global customer reach, with the company’s products translated into 12 languages and deployed worldwide in more than 500 facilities across 50 countries.
Digital tomosynthesis is an effective tool for reducing the recall rate in breast cancer screening, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added consideration of a regulatory amendment to address breast density reporting could mean standardized nationwide notification in the "lay" letter women receive after their mammograms.
August 1, 2013 — Agfa HealthCare has announced the North American launch of its MUSICA2 catheter processing software designed to increase the visibility of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) lines and other low-contrast, tube-like structures such as endotracheal or feeding tubes in general radiology applications.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of children who have had chemotherapy can detect early changes in their hearts, according to research findings in BioMed Central's open access journal Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance.
The Proton Therapy Center at Loma Linda University Medical Center is helping lessen the fears associated with cancer treatment and pain by providing an alternative, proton therapy, that many patients are finding both clinically successful and emotionally comforting.
Americans at increased odds of a potentially lethal lung cancer diagnosis may soon be able to seek out the most promising technology available to detect it early and ultimately have screening covered by insurance, including Medicare. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended a high "B" rating for annual computed tomography (CT) scans for current and former smokers, aged 55 to 80, with a history of heavy smoking (two packs per day over 20 years or one pack a day over 30 years).
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