interventional radiology, Mayo Clinic, aprons, dose, cath lab

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.

Mayo Clinic, breast density, awareness, women's health, mammography

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.

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.

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.

GenomeDx Biosciences announced the publication of a positive validation study for the Decipher Prostate Cancer Classifier, a genomic test for prostate cancer.

Decipher Prostate Cancer Classifier

MinXray announced the recent delivery of two CMDR-2S portable digital radiography (DR) systems to the National Tuberculosis Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal.

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.

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