Medical Imaging
New Imaging Technology Shows Little Discrepancy Between Breast Cancer, Healthy Tissues
A new application has been effectively evaluated that will help surgeons better differentiate cancerous breast tissue from normal tissue, thereby decreasing the likelihood for repeat operations. More...30 Sep 2014
Software Provides Enhanced Imaging Sharing Capabilities and Connection Consistency in the Case of Network Failure
Members of the physician information technology group at a US radiology practice are utilizing a new software technology to enhance its image sharing capabilities and provide immediate cluster failover in case of network failures. More...30 Sep 2014

World’s First Wearable Prostate Coil Facilitates Simple and Accurate Positioning
A wearable prostate coil has been designed to be similar to wearing a diaper; this specialized magnetic resonance imaging device positions the multiple antenna elements as close as possible to the target anatomies regardless of patient size. More...30 Sep 2014
Program Devised to Supply Radiology Departments with Advanced Digital Radiography Systems
A program is designed to provide hospitals an avenue to upgrade their technology, while maximizing their existing investment. The program includes novel solutions to keep systems and technology up-to-date. More...30 Sep 2014
Dedicated Diffusion Tensor Imaging Helps Predict Effects of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Diffusion tensor imaging, a specialized MRI technique that identifies microstructural alterations in brain tissue, can help clinicians better predict the likelihood for poor clinical outcomes following mild traumatic brain injury compared to conventional imaging techniques such as CT, according to a new study. More...29 Sep 2014

PET-CT Imaging Forecasts Survival of Lymphoma Better Than Standard Imaging Strategies
Positron emission tomography-computed tomography imaging is more accurate than traditional CT scanning in gauging response to treatment and predicting survival in patients with follicular lymphoma, and should be used routinely in clinical practice. More...28 Sep 2014
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Ultrasound System Designed for Ob/Gyn Applications
MRI and PET Used with Solid Tumor Response Evaluation Criteria to Track Treatment in Bone Metastases
New Data Shows Most Patients Can Safely Undergo Contrast-Enhanced CT Scanning
Scatter Correction Algorithm Enhances Digital Radiography DR Exams with a Grid
Breast Screening for Women over 70 Does Not Result in Sharp Drop in Advanced Disease
Global Partnership Provides Treatment Planning Support for Modulated Arc Radiotherapy
Ultrasound System Designed to Reduce High Patient Volume Pressures in Hospitals and Clinics
Analysis Tool Shows Proton Therapy Less Expensive Than IMRT for Advanced Head and Neck Cancers
Dyslexic Patients Shown to Have Disordered Network Connections in the Brain
Breast Radiotherapy Reduced to More Convenient Once-Weekly Regimen Option
Better Way Found to Control Lung Cancer Using Radiotherapy
Ultrasound System Developed for the Emergency Room
Interactive Dashboard and Visualization Tool Designed for Oncologists
3D Cone Beam CT System Designed for ENT, Oral Surgeons
Combined Radiotherapy and Drug Treatment Shown to Improve Survival for Patients with Inoperable Liver Cancer
USD 12 Billion Out of Total Spent on Medical Imaging Squandered in the US
New Cardiology Imaging Tools Include MRI Myocardial Tissue Quantification to Help Fight Cardiovascular Disease
Neuro-MRI Scanning Reveals Disparities Between Imagining and Remembering
Personalized Intraoperative Radiation Therapy During Cancer Surgery
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