Medical Imaging
Survival Rates for Early Stage Lung Cancer Improved with Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy
The results of a first-of-a-kind randomized clinical trial that compared the use of Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy and surgery for patients with operable Stage I Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer suggests that the radiotherapy treatment increases the overall survival rate. More...03 Jun 2015

Novel Ultrasound System Designed to Address Healthcare Needs in Developing Countries
A new portable ultrasound system, specially designed to help midwives, general practitioners, paramedics, clinical officers, and other primary healthcare workers in developing countries make pregnancy assessments, has been showcased at the 68th session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva. More...03 Jun 2015

FDA Clearance for Mobile Usage of Novel iOS Application in End-to-End Enterprise Imaging Platform
The first native iPhone Operating System app to be used as a core component of an enterprise imaging platform has received US Food and Drug Administration clearance for mobile diagnostic interpretation. More...02 Jun 2015
Neurosurgeons Use Novel MRI Diffusion Tensor Imaging Technique to Safely Remove Nerve Tumors
A neurosurgeon and neuroradiologist have for the first time successfully applied Diffusion Tensor Imaging to map nerve fibers during surgery preparations for the safe removal of nerve tumors. More...02 Jun 2015

Novel Imaging Technique Can Detect Micrometastases in Lymph Nodes at Earliest Stages
Researchers have reported the development of a highly sensitive and accurate imaging technique that can screen lymph nodes for metastatic cancer. Current techniques require surgical biopsies to determine whether there are deadly metastatic cancer cells in lymph nodes. More...01 Jun 2015
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New Protein MRI Contrast Agent Developed for Liver Cancer Imaging
Conversion Kit Transforms Clinical MRI System into a Preclinical Scanner
New Software Solution Facilitates Secure Data Aggregation from Existing Hospital IT Systems
Field Upgrades for 1.5-T MRI Systems Saves Up to Half on Replacement Costs
Human Prostate Cancer Study Evaluates New Imaging Biomarker
Breakthrough High-Resolution Micro-Ultrasound Platform for the Prostate Revealed at AUA 2015
Pioneer in Orthopedic Imaging to Provide Novel Online 3-D Modeling Service for Hospitals
New, Advanced Medical Imaging and Healthcare IT Products Showcased in HIT Expo in Paris
Results of a Study into the Use of Low-Tube-Voltage for CT Colonography Published
Khosla Ventures Backs Imaging Diagnostics Startup
Unique MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy System Showcased at ESTRO 2015
Ultrasound Device Reduces the Number of Tests Required for Inpatients and Outpatients
New Collaboration Agreement for the Production of Ultra High-Field 7.0-T MRI Systems
Toshiba America 2015 North American Frost & Sullivan Medical Imaging Company of the Year
Brain Imaging Study Identifies Biological Differences Between PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injuries
Childhood Radiation Exposure Can Be Reduced Significantly Using EMR Decision Support
Prototype of Affordable Digital X-Ray System Revealed for Growth Economies
FUJIFILM Completes Acquisition of Image Archiving Company
Novel Tele-Robotic Cardiovascular Ultrasound Imaging Trial Planned Between New York and Chicago
Breast Imaging Reporting Tools and Management System Selected for Telemedicine Services
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