At RSNA 2012, Konica Minolta showed its three latest advances in digital radiography (DR) X-ray. The company featured its X70 radiography room, which centers around the Aero DR wireless detector. The room integrates to even locate where the DR detector is located. The company also highlighted its automatic stitching solution, 10 x 12 detector for pediatric and table use, and the Aero Sync solution that wirelessly synchronizes with X-ray generators to eliminate cables.
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Quality Assurance (QA) | December 07, 2012
At RSNA 2012, IBA showcased several quality assurance (QA) solutions for radiology. The MagicMax is an all-in-one QA system for all X-ray systems, including digital radiography (DR), CT and mammography. The Primus L phantom is an all-in-one QA device for all digital X-ray imaging systems. IBA also offers the LXcan to QA diagnostic-quality black and white flat panel monitors, and the LX Chroma to QA color displays.
Computed Tomography (CT) | December 07, 2012
Neurologica demonstrated its BodyTom portable whole-body CT scanner during RSNA 2012. The system is the first mobile scanner that can be moved on casters from room to room and is battery powered. The system has an 85 cm gantry and a 60 cm field of view. Unlike traditional CT scanners, the gantry moves over the patient, rather than the patient table being moved through the gantry. This facilitates use in the operating room, where it is not easy to move a patient who may be connected to several devices.
Digital Radiography (DR) | December 07, 2012
During RSNA 2012, SwissRay featured its new DDR Versa Motion Plus X-ray system. The technologist selects a body part to be images and the X-ray head automatically swings into the proper imaging position. The head includes a touch-screen where information can be entered at the patient bedside. Also featured were the DDR Cruze mobile DR X-Ray system and the DDR Shift retrofit kit that enables conversion of mobile CR systems to wireless DR.
Radiology Imaging | December 07, 2012
Imaging Technology News experts discuss the trends and latest technology they saw on the show floor and in sessions at Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), 2012. Their discussions include some of the most innovative new devices and software to solve issues facing radiology today.
Radiology Imaging | November 12, 2012
Imaging Technology News talks to Mark Watson, executive director of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), and Steve Drew, RSNA's executive director for scientific assembly and informatics, about the upcoming RSNA 2012 event, as well as what's ahead for radiologists in 2013.
Digital Radiography (DR) | September 19, 2012
See the versatility of the DRX Evolution room with the wireless DRX detector.
Digital Radiography (DR) | September 19, 2012
Carestream is changing the DR game and putting you in control of the move to digital.
Digital Radiography (DR) | September 19, 2012
The Carestream DRX-Revolution is a mobile X-ray system on wheels powered by a wireless DRX detector.
Digital Radiography (DR) | September 19, 2012
Jeannie Patterson, PSW at Hamilton General Hospital, explains some of the benefits of the Carestream DRX-Revolution mobile X-ray system, including its compact size, easy detector bagging, storage for markers, gloves, bags and wipes, and the swivel image head.
Digital Radiography (DR) | September 19, 2012
Carestream's DRX - transportable / field portable X-ray unit is designed and tested for the rigorous conditions of military, disaster and remote locations.
Computed Tomography (CT) | August 28, 2012
Web Stayman, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University, presents an overview of research he presented at the 2012 American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) annual meeting in Charlotte, N.C. It involves an iterative technique for computed tomography (CT) to better contend with implants to improve image-guided surgery or interventions. The technique takes knowledge about the components and integrates it into the reconstruction to eliminate artifacts.
Mammography | August 28, 2012
Dr. Sabee Molloi from the School of Medicine at the University of California, Irvine, worked with a team on a study using spectral mammography to develop a quantitative technique to measure volumetric breast density. Their technique also enables a lower dose to be used for a screening mammogram. Two members of the team, Justin Ducote and Huanjun Ding, describe the research, which they presented at the 2012 annual meeting of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine.
Nuclear Imaging | July 26, 2012
Speaking with ITN Editorial Director Helen Kuhl at the SNM annual meeting in Miami Beach, Fla., in June, incoming president Frederic H. Fahey, DSc, explains the reasoning behind the society's name change from Society of Nuclear Medicine to Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging. He also shares highlights of the successful 2012 event.
Nuclear Imaging | July 26, 2012
Incoming president Frederic H. Fahey, DSc, describes the primary initiatives the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging will be undertaking during the coming year, during an interview with ITN Editorial Director Helen Kuhl at the society's annual meeting in June. These include growing global initiatives, including more involvement in developing countries, plus continued education and efforts with regard to radiation dose and dose optimization.
Nuclear Imaging | July 26, 2012
Frederic H. Fahey, DSc, incoming president of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, shares his views about significant trends in the field, including the emergence of new amyloid imaging agents and other new agents, radionuclide therapy and the ongoing focus on quality and safety.
Breast Imaging | March 30, 2012
Gary Levine, M.D., program chair/incoming president of the National Consortium of Breast Centers, gives an overview of current trends in technology, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, and regulatory activity that will impact women's health.
Mammography | March 30, 2012
Philips' new Microdose digital mammography system provides comfort for the patient, efficiency for the physician and department manager, plus 50 percent less dose.
Women's Health | March 30, 2012
Gary Levine, M.D., program chair/incoming president of the National Consortium of Breast Centers, discusses legislation regarding breast density at the 22nd annual National Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference (NCoBC), held in Las Vegas in March.
Women's Health | March 29, 2012
Gary Levine, M.D., program chair/incoming president of the National Consortium of Breast Centers, discusses how breast centers can use social media to educate the public regarding breast health and their services at the 2012 NCoBC meeting, held in Las Vegas in March.
Women's Health | March 29, 2012
Gary Levine, M.D., program chair/incoming president of the National Consortium of Breast Centers, discusses the emergence of interoperative radiation therapy (IORT) at the 22nd annual National Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference (NCoBC), held in Las Vegas in March.
Women's Health | March 29, 2012
Gary Levine, M.D., program chair/incoming president of the National Consortium of Breast Centers, discusses the role of politics on women's health in an election year, during the 2012 National Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference (NCoBC), held in Las Vegas in March.
Advanced Visualization | February 13, 2012
The Chicago Zoological Society's (CZS) Brookfield Zoo is the first North American zoo to use 3-D advanced visualization imaging technology. This video shows a video fly-through of reconstructed 3-D computed tomography (CT) images of an aardvark, Humboldt penguin and African crested porcupine. The zoo is using Web-based software from Vizua to create animal CT scan advanced visualization reconstructions. Read the related article.
Cardiac Imaging | December 21, 2011
ITN Editor Dave Fornell takes a tour off some of the most innovative new cardiac imaging technology advances at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2011 annual meeting.
RSNA | December 16, 2011
Vendors showcase the latest medical imaging technological advances each year during the annual Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting in Chicago, always held the week following Thanksgiving. After spending a week walking the show floor and meeting with scores of vendors, the following are some of ITN Editor Dave Fornell's choices for the most innovative new radiology technologies introduced in 2011.
Prostate Cancer | September 16, 2011
John Feller, M.D., of Desert Medical Imaging explains how prostate MRI technology from Invivo has improved diagnosis and offers better guidance for biopsy procedures. For more information: www.invivocorp.com
AAPM | August 15, 2011
Tony Seibert, Ph.D., president of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), explained the key initiatives of the group during its 2011 annual meeting. These include:
• AAPM is working with its members to reduce patient radiation dose across radiology modalities.
• It is developing physics-based Web training modules for diagnostic radiology residents.
• Members are working to create residency programs for both radiation therapy and diagnostic radiologists.
• AAPM is also working with several states to create license certification programs to ensure who is a qualified medical physicist.
For more information: www.aapm.org
AAPM | August 15, 2011
The American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) is taking steps to help guide the future of its specialty, said AAPM President Tony Seibert, Ph.D. During the group's 2011 meeting, Seibert explained there is a shift in healthcare priorities from research to a more clinical emphasis. AAPM is encouraging younger members to get involved and keep research as an important part of medical physics, so advances can be made to eventually improve patient care.
Imaging is expanding its role in radiotherapy systems, which will require additional medical physics in that area, he said. In addition, AAPM is working with both government agencies and industry in efforts to push forward new protocols, and technology.
For more information: www.aapm.org
SNMMI | June 27, 2011
Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) President George Segall, M.D., chief of the nuclear medicine service at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, and is a professor of radiology and professor of cardiology (by courtesy) at Stanford University School of Medicine, offers insights into the trends he saw at the society's 2011 annual meeting.
Trends in nuclear imaging include the creation of PET/MRI systems, use of time of flight (TOF) imaging, new technqiues to image amyloid plaque in Alzheimer's Disease, and the movement toward multimodlaity imaging rather than radiologists specializing in justy one modality.
Breast Imaging | April 28, 2011
One of the biggest issues discussed at the 2011 National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCoBC) annual meeting was the controversy over proposed mammography recommendations to increase the age for when women should begin regular mammogram screenings. NCoBC Program Director and Incoming President John Bell, FACS, explains how this issue was approached and discussed for presentation at this year's meeting. NCoBC President Don Dizon, M.D., FACP, also discusses some of the highlights from the 2011 show and the fact it was the most well attended event in the show's 22-year history.
Mammography | April 28, 2011
The 2011 National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCoBC) annual meeting broke all attendance records, according to Yuri Parisky, M.D., vice president of NCoBC. He said the event highlighted the biggest trends in breast cancer imaging and treatment from specialties including radiology, radiation therapy, oncology, pharmaceuticals and plastic surgery. Parisky said digital mammography, which makes up about 75 percent of the U.S. market, continues to grow. In addition, tomosynthesis and molecular breast imaging are gaining ground. Three major trends in breast imaging and oncology include attempts to lower imaging radiation dose exposure, earlier detection of cancer and more minimally invasive interventions to both preserve breast tissue and reduce scarring.
Radiology Business | March 22, 2011
Paul Chang, M.D., professor of radiology, vice chair of radiology informatics and medical director for enterprise imaging, University of Chicago, is a lead investigator on a closed-loop imaging research study that looks at all stages of imaging to optimize the imaging system at a hospital. The goal of the Philips-sponsored trial is to reduce errors and improving quality care and outcomes. He said it is important to optimize all stages of the imaging process. Chang explains the process they used for reviewing efficiencies and inefficiencies in the radiology department.
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AAPM | March 22, 2011
American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) President Mike Herman, Ph.D., radiation oncology medical physicist, Mayo Clinic, explains the role of the society and its goal to improve patient care. Activities include sharing the latest scientific research, developing best practices, education, setting guidelines for certification and the roles of various staff under mediacl physicists, and how physicists can better serve their hospitals. The main focus in sessions at the AAPM annual meeting include patient safety concerning radiation dose and how to lower these doses in practice. Herman said AAPM is also calling for a national patient safety event recording process to make it easier to see where there are mistakes so they can be addressed. The society is also Herman said the process needs to be easy to access and use. He spoke to ITN at the some 2010, 52nd annual AAPM meeting
Molecular Imaging | March 22, 2011
An interview with Peter Herscovitch, M.D., chief of the positron emission tomography (PET) department, senior attending physician, National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center, who discusses key topics in molecular imaging, including how how the introduction of new radiotracers will affect the use of PET and SPECT in nuclear imaging and patient therapies. He was the chair of the 2010 committee on scientific program at Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM - SNMMI) annual meeting.
PET Imaging | March 22, 2011
An interview with Peter Herscovitch, M.D., chief of the positron emission tomography (PET) department, senior attending physician, National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center, who explains why it is important to develop comparative effectiveness trials of PET. He was the chair of the 2010 committee on scientific program at Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM - SNMMI) annual meeting.
Teleradiology | March 22, 2011
"Most people have no idea what a tremendous impact radiology and telemedicine have on poor and remote regions of the world," said Rebecca Cornelius, M.D., professor of radiology, neuroradiology, department of radiology, University Hospital, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine. Cornelius was one of the physicians on the panel and video presentation "Zero Footprint Radiology and Telemedicine Build a Platform for Sustainable Care," which Imaging Technology News (ITN) hosted at the SIIM 2010 annual meeting.
The panelists described how physicians based in the United States used teleradiology and telemedicine technology to treat patients located in a remote clinic in Honduras. The panelists made the case that this technology suite is the basis for sustainable health care outreach programs in the future. ITN Editor Cristen Bolan then presented a video illustrating how physicians and technicians equipped The Roy and Melanie Sanders Frontera Medical Center in Honduras with the digital imaging and informatics infrastructure.
Several providers donated the suite of imaging technology. The equipment included a telemedicine system and ultrasound probe from Global Media, the VirtualPACS Web-based picture archiving and communication system (PACS) from MedWeb, a portable digital x-ray system from MinXray and a computed radiography (CR) unit from iCRco.
In this video, Dr. Juan Vasquez gives a live demonstration of how the imaging suite quickly and seamlessly operates. Vasquez started by taking an X-ray image, processing and reviewing it on the CR, and uploading the data set to the PACS in under 10 minutes. The guest of honor, Honduran Minister of Health Arturo Bendaña, himself a trained physician, easily toggled through the streamlined digital workflow. Vasquez explained how the transition from film to digital x-ray would save the clinic on significant costs incurred from developing film. Vasquez then examined a patient's thyroid gland with the ultrasound probe connected to a laptop computer. Next, he used a high-definition telemedicine camera to capture superficial anatomical images. Finally, he uploaded the images and consulted with physicians over Global Media's video-conferencing system. Jeffrey E. Heck, M.D., executive director and founder of Shoulder to Shoulder, explained to onlookers this was a model for delivering high-tech care, including expert specialty consultations, to some of the most remote and isolated areas of the developing world.
"With the addition of this technology, poor people have access to the same set of services that any well-equipped health center in the United States has access to," Heck said.
The panelists included: - Rebecca Cornelius, M.D., professor of radiology, neuroradiology (Clin Geo), University Hospital; University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine; Department of Radiology - Phillip Silberberg, M.D., head of Shoulder-to-Shoulder Radiology, pediatric radiologist, Kosair Childrenâ??s Hospital, - Roland Talanow, M.D., Ph.D., department of radiology, The Cleveland Clinic - Hayley Holland, MPH, director of grants and projects, Shoulder-to-Shoulder - Kim Guevara, corporate philanthropy officer and director of emergency management, Medweb. For more information: www.shouldertoshoulder.org
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Breast Imaging | March 22, 2011
Collabortaion between physicians using interdisciplinary approach to diagnosing and treating breast cancer is crucial to good patient care, explains Don Dizon, M.D., FACP, president of the National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC) at the 20th annual meeting hosted in 2010. He said NCBC stands as a testament to collaboration, cooperation and camaraderie from mammgraphy screening through biopsy and treatments for breast cancer.
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Angiography | March 22, 2011
Dr. Frederic Deschamps of the Institut Gustavy Roussy, France, explains his use of the Innova TrackVision application to plan and guide needle trajectories during vertebroplasty and oncology procedures in the interventional lab under angiographic fluoroscopy.
Performing needle procedures in the interventional suite frees up your CT system and provides better access to the patient. However, under fluoroscopic guidance, it may be challenging and time consuming to find the right entry point and advance the needle to avoid critical structures.
TrackVision 2 provides live 3-D needle guidance during your procedures. It lets you advance the needle down a planned trajectory overlaid on live fluoroscopy, visualizing any deviations from the desired path.
Highlights of the system include:
• Support multiple trajectories.
• 3D trajectories are registered in real time to C-arm and table movements, field of view and Source-to-Image Distance in real time.
• Visualize patient motion with the bone anatomy overlay and correct it at table side.
• Send bull eye's view angle to the gantry in a single click.
Angiography | March 22, 2011
Dr. Thierry DeBaere, head of surgical radiology at the Institut Gustave Roussy in Villejuif, France explains how he uses the GE Heathcare Innova Vision to perform a portal vein embolization on a patient with liver cancer.
Radiology Imaging | March 22, 2011
Advanced breast imaging capabilities added elastography to the list, fused MR/CT image data combined with angiography navigation systems to guide percutaneous oncology, and 3.0 Tesla MR debut at the 2009 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). All these innovations headlined the news at RSNA. To find out where these trends are leading radiology and radiation oncology, Imaging Technology News spoke with The MarkeTech Group's (TMTG) CEO and Founder Dr. Christian Renaudin. In an exclusive interview, Dr. Renaudin analyzes what these key market trends mean to diagnostic imaging. The MarkeTech Group is a CASRO certified international marketing research and consulting firm focused exclusively on medical technology. As a leading ad hoc Voice-of-Customer solution provider in medical imaging, The MarkeTech Group attends the annual RSNA meeting to investigate what new technological innovations in diagnostic imaging manufacturers are displaying on the show room floor. For more information: www.themarketechgroup.com
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