Coronavirus (COVID-19)

This page contains medical information for clinicians on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19, also called 2019-nCoV and now clinically SARS‐CoV‐2). This section includes articles on medical imaging of the virus for radiologists, new technologies being deployed to fight the virus and clinical information from various sources. Here are direct links for medical professionals to COVID-19 resources from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Daily world-wide statistics on the coronavirus outbreak are available from the WHO Situations Reports. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) frequently asked questions and answers (FAQs) for healthcare providers regarding Medicare payment for laboratory tests and other services related to the COVID-19

Videos | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
VIDEO: Examples of COVID-19 CT Scan Analysis Software

Several radiology IT vendors at 2021 Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) conference demonstrated ...

Time August 31, 2021
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The Telehealth Service Implementation Model (TSIM) is a roadmap for navigating the complexities of establishing a strong and durable telehealth program
News | Teleradiology
TSIM: A Model for Telehealth

August 24, 2021 — Telehealth came into its own during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing patients access to care in the ...

Time August 24, 2021
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#breakingnews The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just granted full approval to the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for people age 16 and older. It is the first vaccine to be fully approved by the FDA, and experts say it is expected to open the door for further vaccine mandates.
News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Gets Full Approval from FDA

August 23, 2021 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just granted full approval to the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 ...

Time August 23, 2021
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Transverse view of as lung CT showing heavy areas of COVID pneumonia in the lungs
News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Similarities and Differences of CT Features Between COVID-19 Pneumonia and Heart Failure

August 19, 2021 — In a new publication from Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications; DOI, Zhaowei Zhu, Jianjun Tang ...

Time August 19, 2021
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#coronavirus #COVID19 #pandemic #RSNA21 will require all attendees and exhibitors to show proof of #vaccination and wear a #mask
News | RSNA
RSNA21 Will Require Proof of Vaccination, Masks

August 12, 2021 — RSNA 2021 will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination from all in-person attendees and exhibitors at ...

Time August 12, 2021
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OWN Your Health and Hologic’s Project Health Equality collaborate to produce culturally competent health information, research and care pathways to serve the unique needs of black women
News | Women's Health
Hologic Partners with Oprah Winfrey Network to Combat Health Disparities for Black Women

August 12, 2021 — Oprah Winfrey Network and its first-ever health initiative OWN YOUR HEALTH announced an exclusive ...

Time August 12, 2021
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ASTRO’s 63rd Annual Meeting is scheduled to take place as an in-person meeting October 24-27 in Chicago, but be sure to bring along your masks
News | ASTRO
Mask Up at ASTRO21

August 11, 2021 — ASTRO announced that it is facilitating measures that seek to ensure optimal health and sanitary ...

Time August 11, 2021
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GE Healthcare introduced Edison True PACS, a diagnostic imaging and workflow solution designed to help enable radiologists – who are experiencing high rates of staff burnout and retirements – to be more efficient and precise, while keeping capital and IT resources under control. Currently, it is available in the U.S., with rollout expected in some other regions starting in 2022
News | PACS
GE Healthcare Brings Radiology Without Walls to Resource-Constrained Small Imaging Centers With AI-Enabled, Cloud Imaging Solution

August 9, 2021 — An acute shortage of radiologists and growing demand for imaging scans has put radiology departments ...

Time August 09, 2021
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#coronavirus #COVID19 #pandemic A KAIST immunology research team found that a specific subtype of macrophages that originated from blood monocytes plays a key role in the hyper-inflammatory response in SARS-CoV-2 infected lungs, by performing single-cell RNA sequencing of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid cells
News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
A Study Reveals What Triggers Lung Damage During COVID-19

August 4, 2021 — A KAIST immunology research team found that a specific subtype of macrophages that originated from ...

Time August 05, 2021
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Exo will commercialize an affordable handheld ultrasound device and workflow platform for a new era of medical care
News | Ultrasound Imaging
Ultrasound Disruptor Exo Secures $220M in Series C Funding Round

July 29, 2021 — Exo (pronounced “echo”), a pioneering health information and devices company, closed a $220 million ...

Time July 29, 2021
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Medtech jobs pay 49% higher than the average across all industries, with every five medtech jobs creating an additional seven jobs
News | Radiology Business
Medical Technology Industry Continues to Create High-Paying Jobs at Small Businesses Throughout Pandemic

July 29, 2021 — New data released today by the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) found that the medical ...

Time July 29, 2021
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If you plan to attend HIMSS21 Aug. 9-13 in Las Vegas, be sure to note that due to health and safety updates, masks will now be required for attendees and exhibitors.
News | HIMSS
Bring Your Masks to HIMSS21

July 28, 2021 —If you plan to attend HIMSS21 Aug. 9-13 in Las Vegas, be sure to note that due to health and safety ...

Time July 28, 2021
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Following the CDC announcement that FDA emergency use authorization (EUA) for its COVID-19 PCR test will be withdrawn at the end of 2021, GlobalData, a data and analytics company, offers an analyst's view from Dara Lo, Medical Devices Analyst at GlobalData.
News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Withdrawing FDA EUA COVID-19 PCR Tests Could Have Huge Impact on US Testing Industry, Says GlobalData

July 27, 2021 — Following the CDC announcement that FDA emergency use authorization (EUA) for its COVID-19 PCR test will ...

Time July 27, 2021
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The global medical imaging and informatics market is experiencing dynamic changes with the emergence of advanced technologies, evolving clinical and administrative needs, and the introduction of new policies and regulations, which is forcing industry participants to innovate to maintain their competitive edge
News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
2021 Global Medical Imaging and Informatics Outlook: Impact of COVID-19 on the Market

July 26, 2021 — The global medical imaging and informatics market is experiencing dynamic changes with the emergence of ...

Time July 26, 2021
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Registration is now open for the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 107th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, the world’s largest annual radiology forum, to be held at McCormick Place Chicago, Nov. 28 – Dec. 2, 2021
News | RSNA
Registration Now Open for RSNA21

July 21, 2021 — Registration is now open for the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 107th Scientific Assembly ...

Time July 21, 2021
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ASTRO just issued the following statement in response to the Radiation Oncology Model update in yesterday's HOPPS proposed rule, which compounds significant and detrimental cuts to the cancer care specialty in the proposed 2022 MPFS
News | Radiation Therapy
ASTRO Responds to Troubling Medicare Cuts, Radiation Oncology Model Update

July 20, 2021 — In response to consecutive weeks of proposed Medicare payment cuts to radiation oncology cancer care ...

Time July 20, 2021
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ujifilm's robust medical systems portfolio includes a comprehensive product lineup covering CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, digital radiography, women’s health, ultrasound, systems integration, endoscopy and endosurgery, enterprise imaging, assisted reproductive technology, cell culture media, cell therapy development, In-Vitro diagnostics (IVD), and investigational drug development
News | Radiology Imaging
Fujifilm Launches Virtual Hospital to Showcase Comprehensive Healthcare Portfolio

July 14, 2021 — Fujifilm announced the launch of the Fujifilm Virtual Hospital. The virtual hospital presents visitors ...

Time July 14, 2021
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The demands on radiologists have become more complex which has led to the need to have greater control over how technology supports the goals and objectives of the organization
Feature | Information Technology | By Jef Williams
Parting Thoughts: Who is Adapting to Whom?

I have had the privilege of watching our industry grow and evolve over the past 20 years. My introduction to the imaging ...

Time July 06, 2021
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Due to dangerous implications for years to come, facilities must increase efficiency and capacity for breast cancer care to recover from the impact of COVID-19. #COVID
Feature | Breast Imaging | By Ananth Ravi, Ph.D.
The Backlog in Breast Cancer Care

The challenges faced by hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic have severely impacted cancer care. While the ...

Time July 06, 2021
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The pandemic threw everyone a curve ball that most didn’t see coming, at least at the magnitude that it hit. The year brought about a lot of change — which built some new models for business operation, and opened up avenues of discussion for others.
Blog | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Watching 2021 Unfold

Slowly, we are seeing our world come back into focus. The pandemic threw everyone a curve ball that most didn’t see ...

Time July 02, 2021
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