Medical Imaging
Enhancements Designed to Make Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery Faster, Easier, More Accurate, and Cost Effective
Continual visual verification that a tumor is being accurately targeted during a radiotherapy treatment is now possible with recent improvements to radiotherapy technology. More...05 Oct 2011
Automatic Speech Recognition Has High Error Rates in Breast Imaging Reports
Breast imaging reports generated using an automatic speech recognition system are nearly six times more likely to contain major errors than those generated with conventional dictation transcription, a new Canadian study revealed. More...05 Oct 2011
Imaging Technology to Locate Prostate Cancer Spread Earlier
Researchers have developed a strategy to image the spread of a particularly lethal type of prostate cancer earlier than traditional imaging in use today, which may allow oncologists to find and treat these metastases more rapidly and give patients a better chance at survival. More...04 Oct 2011
In Other News
Joint Program Established to Maximize Opportunities of Evolving PACS Technology
Virus Shows Potential for Imaging and Treating Pancreatic Cancer
Pain Meter in Development Using fMRI Scans and Computer Algorithms
Imaging Technologies Evaluate Effectiveness of Heart Drug
Spinal Digital Subtraction Angiography Deemed to Be Safe and Effective
Virtual Radiologic Partners with Medical Charity to Deliver Patient Care to Underserved Countries
Major PACS Upgrade Program Initiated Across Scotland
Computed Radiography Systems Provide Versatility, Convenience for Increased Workflow Efficiency in Orthopedic Practices
Liver Elastography Provides Excellent Strain and Contrast Imaging Capability
Varian Medical Systems to Acquire Calypso Medical Technologies for Radiotherapy, Radiosurgery Tracking Tumor Motion Technology
Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound Useful in Emergencies for Brain Disorders
Link between Cam-Type Deformities and MRI Detected Hip Damage in Asymptomatic Young Men
Early Diagnosis of Osteoarthritis Possible Using MRI
Computed Radiography Upgrade Generates Productivity Gains, Cost Savings
Angiographic Navigation System Provides Reduced Radiation Dose for Catheter Interventions
Hybrid Imaging Technology Shows Potential in Identifying Hard-to-Detect Ovarian Cancer
Demand for Hand-Carried Devices to Fuel Growth of European Ultrasound Market
Open MR Units Mean Reduced Anxiety for Claustrophobic Patients
Autistic Brain Features Revealed Using Novel MRI Analysis
Cardiac MR Aids in the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death
Ultrasound Technology Speeds Image Acquisition and Management
Ceiling-Mounted Imaging Systems Provide Improved Imaging Quality
Optimizing Radiation Dose in Chest CT Discussed in New Report
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