Medical Imaging
Study Carried to Evaluate the Financial Cost of Unsustainable Practices in a Radiology Department
A team led by Colin J. McCarthy MB BCh FFR from the Department of Radiology, St. Vincent's University Hospital has carried out a study to monitor power consumption, audit waste recycling, and investigate what medical equipment vendors are doing to limit the environmental impact of their products. More...06 Jan 2015
Ultrasound Supplemental Breast Cancer Screening Not Necessary for Diagnosis of All Women with Dense Breasts
Supplemental ultrasound screening for all women with dense breasts would substantially increase healthcare costs with little improvement in overall health, according to new research. More...06 Jan 2015
fMRI Scanning Shows Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Enhances Motor Learning Ability After Stroke
Neuro-rehabilitation techniques such as physical therapy and occupational therapy help hemaparetic stroke patients dealing with loss of motor skills on one side of their body, to regain some of their motor functions after a cerebrovascular accident. More...06 Jan 2015
Real-Time Radiation Monitor Designed to Decrease Radiation Exposure for Medical Workers
A real-time radiation monitor has been developed that signals by beeping in response to radiation exposure during cardiac-catheterization procedures. The device significantly reduces the amount of exposure that medical workers receive. More...05 Jan 2015
Study Shows Potential for Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder with Focused Ultrasound
In the proof-of-concept study, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder patients that did not respond to other medical therapies for OCD were treated with bilateral thermal capsulotomy using Magnetic Resonance-guided focused ultrasound to the anterior internal capsule of the brain. More...05 Jan 2015
Varian to Acquire MeVis Medical to Add Image Processing Software to Varian’s Detection of Cancer Technology
Varian Medical Systems intends to submit an offer to acquire MeVis Medical Solutions, AG, a company that provides image processing software and services for cancer screening. More...05 Jan 2015
Coherent Hemodynamics Spectroscopy Used to Diagnose Brain Damage Resulting from Concussions, Strokes, and Dementia
New optical diagnostic technology has the potential to provide a new way to identify and monitor brain damage resulting from traumatic injury, stroke, or vascular dementia in real time and without invasive procedures. More...05 Jan 2015
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The Medical Imaging channel of HospiMedica deals with Radiography, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and similar items.