Medical Imaging

Novel MRI Technique Can Help Diagnose Traumatic Brain Injuries
A new, advanced MRI technique that can help detect subtle Traumatic Brain Injuries has been developed by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology. Mild TBI is a common injury among war veterans and is difficult to diagnose and treat. TBI can result in symptoms such as memory loss or inability to concentrate. More...29 Mar 2015
PET/CT Dramatically More Effective at Diagnosing Heart Problems Than SPECT
Results of a study that compares the effectiveness of two heart imaging technologies, Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography, and coronary-specific Positron Emission Tomography have been presented at the 64th American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session on March 15, 2015, in San Diego. While SPECT scans have been the primary tool for diagnosing coronary artery disease and other heart problem for many years, the use of PET/CT is now increasing. More...29 Mar 2015
Coronary CT Used to Measure a Recreational Athlete's Risk of a Cardiovascular Event
Researchers presented the results of the Measuring Athlete's Risk of Cardiovascular events study at the 2015 European Congress of Radiology in Vienna. More than 90% of exercise-related cardiac arrests occur in men, mostly over the age of 45, as a result of Coronary Artery Disease. More...25 Mar 2015

New Cost-Effective Floor-Mounted DR System Revealed at ECR 2015
A new, scalable and customizable Digital Radiography system has been launched at the 2015 European Congress of Radiology in Vienna. DR systems, unlike Computed Radiography systems, dispense with the need for film cassettes and instead use digital detectors. More...25 Mar 2015
In Other News
Collaboration Agreement to Share Best Practices for Improved Cancer Treatment
New Release of Image Management and Advanced Visualization Solution Unveiled at ECR 2015
Researchers Develop Computer Simulation to Help Improve Radiation Therapy for Cancer Patients
New CVIS Solution Launched at the American College of Cardiology Conference
Update of Digital X-Ray Imaging Platform Revealed
Image Analysis Assesses Immune Reaction to Breast Cancer and Improves Treatment
Combined PET/MR Imaging Technique Can Diagnose Cause of Unclear Foot Pathologies
Novel Breast Density Technology Demonstrated at ECR 2015
New International Treatment Guidelines for Pediatric Hodgkin Lymphoma Minimize Radiation Dose Issued
New Mobile Healthcare Video Integration Boom System Announced
Analysis of Worldwide CT Scanner Sector Released
Novel Coil Helps Surgeons Track Tumor Site
Cancer Treatment Center Upgrades Proton Therapy Treatment to Target Complex Tumors
GE Healthcare’s Revolution CT Can Change the Cardiac Care Pathway
Bayer Shows its Latest Development in MR Injectors
Precancerous Breast Changes in Women with BRCA Gene Identified Using MR Spectroscopy
Mobile 3D C-Arm Takes Intraoperative Imaging to a New Level
Clearer Than Ever with Siemens New Mobile Acuson P500 Ultrasound
Philips Sees a 360° View with Emphasis on the Health Continuum
Simple But Effective: OR Technology’s New Detector Holder
Upgrade for Entire MRI Portfolio Launched by Esaote
Merge Healthcare Acquires DR Systems
New Study Investigates Use of Multi-Trauma Computed Tomography Examinations
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