Medical Imaging
False-Positive Mammogram Findings Tied to Apprehension, Willingness for Future Screening
New research has shown that mammograms with false-positive findings were linked with increased short-term anxiety for women, and more women with false-positive results reported that they were more apt to undergo future breast cancer screening. More...27 Apr 2014
Mammography Software Company Expands Its Presence in Chinese Market
A mammography product line provides quality images with superior visibility of the parenchyma and dense breast tissue. This helps clinicians more effectively diagnose breast cancer patients while improving patient care. More...27 Apr 2014
Hepatocellular Carcinoma Screening Linked with Curative Treatment and Longer Survival in Cirrhosis Patients
Investigators discovered that patients with cirrhosis who underwent surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma had cancers detected at an earlier stage, were more likely to receive curative instead of palliative treatment, and had longer survival. More...24 Apr 2014
Early PET-Negative Stage I/II Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients Show Increased Risk of Early Relapse when Radiotherapy Is Not Used
Analysis of a new study indicates an increased risk of early relapse when excluding radiotherapy in early positron emission tomography scan-negative patients with stage I/II Hodgkin’s lymphoma. More...23 Apr 2014
First-of-a-Kind Ultrasound System Designed for Image-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Access and Fits in Pocket
A new, ultra-compact ultrasound device provides direct visualization of structures beneath the skin in real time to effectively guide clinicians placing peripheral intravenous lines. More...22 Apr 2014
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POC Respiratory/Sore Throat Test
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Partnership for EMR Integration Speeds Deployment and Optimizes Ordering, Imaging Workflow
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Use of Breast MRI Offers Optimized Care
Collaboration for Development of Integrated RIS/PACS
3D MRI Offers Improved Prediction of Survival After Chemotherapy for Liver Tumors
Nontoxic Molecule Able to Store Radiation Securely
PET Imaging Used to Assess Effectiveness of Menkes Disease Treatments
MRI’s Magnetic Fields Used to Treat Balance Problems
MR Array Designed for Imaging the Orbit and Mandible
Sharp Decline Seen in Use of Cardiac Nuclear Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Collaboration Expands Capacity for Proton Therapy Clinical Research and Patient Treatments
Ultrasound Imaging System Enhancements Include High Definition Transducers, Sophisticated Elastography, and Tissue Strain Analysis
Helium Ions May Provide Better-Targeted Treatment in Pediatric Radiotherapy
Partnership to Provide Cloud-Based RIS, PACS to Asia-Pacific Region
Shock-Absorbing “Goo” Discovered in Bone
Preoperative PET Reduces Redundant Lung Surgeries
CT Scans Help Detect Gout When Aspirates Fail
Syringe-Free Hydraulic Injection System for CT Launched
Discount Cancer Imaging System Developed for Emerging Economies
Radiotherapy After Mastectomy Helpful to Women with Breast Cancer That Metastasized to Only a Few Lymph Nodes
CE Marking Approval and First Implants of MRI Pacing Leads Announced
7-Tesla MRI Technology Offers More Precise Window into the Brain
The Medical Imaging channel of HospiMedica deals with Radiography, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and similar items.