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."

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.

X-Ray Attenuating Cream

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

Radiation Test Run Predicts Outcome of Lymphoma Treatment

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.
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