A comparison of a standard mammogram of a woman with dense breast tissue and her breast MRI, clearly showing a cancer that is not visible on the mammogram. Image from Christiane Kuhl, M.D.
Philips’ Compressed SENSE technology helps shorten MRI exams by eliminating redundant radiofrequency signals from the acquisition phase. The software reconstructs any missing information to maintain high image quality. (Images courtesy of Philips/University Hospital Cologne)

The incidence of breast cancer is rising globally, with an estimated 1 in 8 women diagnosed in their lifetime and 40,000 expected to die from breast cancer in 2018 alone. Detecting cancers early, when more treatment options are available and likely to be effective, is critical. This is why breast health professionals have long urged women age 40 and older to have their annual screening mammogram. For some women, however, a simple mammogram may not be enough to catch cancer before it grows. This has led to the growing importance of alternative imaging modalities to try to improve cancer detection rates, led by breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
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As the world’s most utilized medical imaging modality, ultrasound is likely to be featured heavily at the 2018 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting, Nov. 25-30 in Chicago. New innovations introduced in the last 12 months have drastically improved the technology’s visualization capabilities, expanded its already extensive applications and brought new affordable portable options to the market.

 

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Tomorrow’s Radiology Today. This is the theme for the Radiological Society of North America’s (RSNA) 104th meeting and scientific assembly, and this year invites attendees to experience the hands-on, cutting-edge technology of artificial intelligence (AI), 3-D printing and virtual reality. The meeting will take place at Chicago’s McCormick Place Nov. 25-30, 2018.

The NeuViz 16 Essence from Neusoft Medical Systems.

According to an industry market report released by Mordor Intelligence in May 2018, the computed tomography (CT) market is expected to achieve a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4 percent during the forecast period of 2018-2023. CT systems use a series of X-ray images to create an image volume dataset with slices that can be manipulated on any plane using advanced visualization software.

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International medical imaging information technology (IT) and cybersecurity company Sectra will install its enterprise imaging solution, for both radiology and cardiology, throughout Deaconess Health System in Evansville, Ind. Integration between Sectra and the Epic EMR (electronic medical record) will ensure efficient workflow and physician access to all patient images and information within the healthcare system.

November 2, 2018 — A drug first identified 150 years ago and used as a smooth-muscle relaxant might make tumors more sensitive to radiation therapy, according to a recent study. The study was led by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James).

Radiologic technologists perform hundreds of millions of diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy procedures every year. As one of the largest categories of healthcare providers, the nation’s 337,000 registered radiologic technologists are on the job day in and day out. The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) will celebrate the work of radiologic technologists across the U.S. during National Radiologic Technology Week, Nov. 4-10, 2018.

A model of the new, compact, single-room Varian ProBeam 360 system. The system is an example of the trend in proton therapy toward single-room, smaller systems and away from multi-room treatment centers. #ASTRO18 #ASTRO2018
An example of a pencil beam proton therapy treatment plan for a brain tumor. Each dot is a pencil beam location for proton energy deposition in the tumor. The colors represent the dose delivered. #ASTRO2018 #ASTRO #ASTRO18

A few of the big takeaways from the American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 2018 meeting in October were industry trends and advances in proton therapy technology. The key messages are that proton therapy systems are getting smaller, pencil beam therapy will likely become the standard of care in the coming years, and two new treatment methods may significantly cut treatment times and improve outcomes.
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