Medical Imaging

High-Resolution Ultrasound and MRI for Management of Peroneal Tendon Injuries
Diagnosis of patients with chronic lateral ankle pain, from a sprained ankle for example, needs to include investigation for possible damage to the peroneal tendon complex according to research published in the January-February 2015 issue of the Radiological Society of North America RadioGraphics journal. More...09 Feb 2015
Construction of Australian Nuclear Medicine Production Plant Begins
The new facility is being built as part of the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Nuclear Medicine project, and includes an investment of USD 168.8 by the Australian government. The ANM project also includes the construction of a Synroc plant for treatment of radioactive waste from the manufacture of nuclear medicines. More...09 Feb 2015

Mobile Healthcare Imaging Solution for Patients in Rural Kenya
In Kenya less than 200 radiologists serve a population of 43 million. X-Ray equipment and facilities are scarce, and are located in the urban centers such as Nairobi, the capital city, leaving the rural population without access to medical imaging. More...08 Feb 2015

New Scanner Improves Cobalt Imaging Centre Cancer Diagnosis and Dementia Care
The Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography scanner will help Cobalt, a large medical charity in the United Kingdom, to improve diagnosis of cancer and dementia, and clinical research capabilities. More...08 Feb 2015

In Other News
New Guidebook Released for Imaging Regulation and Approval Procedures in China
Sharp Increase in Advanced Imaging Exams and Referrals for Patients with Headaches
Report Forecasts MRI Sector to Double by 2020
Adoption of Advanced Imaging Solutions Grows as Number of Imaging Scans Increase
PET/CT Improves Assessment of Oesophageal Malignancy
New Screening Method Can Significantly Improve Detection of Breast Cancers in Dense Breast Tissue
Lexmark International Acquires Claron Technology
Neuroimaging Devised to Help Predict Future Behavior
Using Multiplanar Reconstructions to Predict Rupture of an Abdominal Aorta Aneurism
Non-Contrast-Enhanced MRA Useful for Detecting Renal Artery Stenosis
Quantitative, High-Resolution T1 Rho MRI Mapping Scan Reveals Brain Differences in Bipolar Disorder
New Hyperpolarizer Enables Users to Double Polarization Levels for MR Imaging of Lungs
Ultrasound Equipment Sector in United States Expected to Grow Through 2020
Base of the Pyramid Digital Imaging System Built for Novel Telemedicine Applications
Imaging Test Designed for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Findings Reveal Health Information Exchange Decreases Repeat Imaging
New Cost-Effective Diagnostic Review Monitor Receives FDA 510(K) Clearance
Advanced Visualization and Image Processing Project Announced
Expected Revenues of Hologic Up in First Quarter of 2015
Reprogramming Stem Cells May Suppress Cancer after Radiotherapy
Wireless Transmission of Digital Radiography Images to PACS Enhances Portable Radiography Workflow
Global Research Alliance Conducts Largest Collaborative Study of the Brain's Genetics
Trend Toward Smaller Ultrasound Devices as Sales Increase
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