Discovery XR656 digital X-ray system

Conformable GORE® TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis


The world of personal pronouns has changed from when I was a kid. “That” has pushed “who” out of the picture, as in “he’s the patient that is showing signs of …” 

Two-dimensional (2-D) digital mammography has been the gold standard for the first line of defense in breast cancer. Yearly mammograms are suggested for women beginning at age 40 and continuing as long as women are in good health. And while 2-D mammograms appear to be sufficient for many women who report no findings on their mammograms, there is much controversy surrounding what the second line of defense should be for those women who require a second look. 

According to many healthcare experts, radiology is facing a perfect storm. This situation has been brought about by a number of factors, all converging on this profession at the present time. The challenges that radiology groups face today are declining reimbursements, expanded patient access, increased quality demands and the emergence of competition from mega groups.

SuperSonic Imagine’s Aixplorer MultiWave Ultrasound system, first cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2009, has received FDA clearance for the quantification capabilities of its Real-Time ShearWave Elastography (SWE).

Radiation therapy clinical trial study pelvic cancer diarrhea sulfasalazine

Patients receiving radiotherapy (RT) for cancers in the pelvic region can experience diarrhea, a negative side effect of radiation treatment. Sulfasalazine, an oral tablet used to treat inflammation of the bowels, had been shown in a past trial of 31 patients to decrease diarrhea during pelvic RT. Sulfasalazine does not reduce diarrhea, according to research presented today at the American Society of Radiation Oncology’s (ASTRO’s) 55th Annual Meeting. The study also determined that the medication might be associated with a higher risk of diarrhea than placebo.

Clinicians face the challenge of effectively imaging larger patients. Recognizing this trend, Esaote’s new eHD Technology improves every element of the imaging chain and increases ultrasound’s ability to image with more clarity at greater depth.

ClinicalKey, a clinical insight engine, is an online clinical information resource that provides radiologists with access to Elsevier's radiology references at point of care for guidance on every aspect of the field.

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