Medical Imaging

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• Twinkling-Artifact Ultrasound Detects, Treats Kidney Stones

• MRS Detects Brain Tumor Biomarker

• PACS Implemented for Enterprise-Wide Cardiology Imaging and Informatics Applications

• Point-of Care Ultrasound Helps Physicians in Surgical, Intensive Care Environments

• Computerized Physician Order Entry System with Clinical Decision Support Reduces Inappropriate Imaging

• McKesson’s peerVue Acquisition Brings New Healthcare Coordination Capabilities

• Thermal Imaging Predicts Side Effect Severity in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

• IMRT Improves Long-Term Quality of Life for Head and Neck Cancer Patients

• New MRI Technique Images Can Predict Brain Tumors Recurrence

• Risk of Nerve Damage in Prostate Cancer Surgeries Reduced by Preop MRI

• Mammogram Readings Accuracy Improved with Visual Modification Technique

• Tactile Imaging Sensor Can Help in the Early Detection of Tumors

• Head and Neck Cancer Recurrence Detected Earlier by Follow-Up PET/CT

• Clinical Information Center Provides Imaging Data Access for 4,500 Desktops

• Canon Europe Acquires Medical Imaging Technology Company Delft DI

• Fluoroscopy and Radiography Systems Have Dose Reduction Capabilities

• Excessive CT Scans for Dizziness Performed in the ER

• Easier Financing Policies in the PACS Market a Consequence of High Price Sensitivity in East Europe

• Brain MRI Scans Show Potential for an Early Diagnostic Marker for Dyslexia

• Bengal Brain Cancer Patient Receives First Advanced Radiosurgical Boosts, Radiotherapy in Asia

• CR Digital Mammography System First to Have Both FDA Clearance and EUREF Certification

• Lifelong Brain-Stimulating Practices Leads to Lower Alzheimer’s Protein Levels

• Use of Iodinated Contrast Media Affects Thyroid Function