Medical Imaging
Rapid Rise in CT Scanning in ERs Linked with Decline in Hospital Admissions
Computed tomography scans performed in the emergency room, which increased 330% between 1996 and 2007, may be reducing the frequency of hospitalization or transfer for emergency patients, according to recent research. More...23 Aug 2011
Advanced Radiotherapy Delivers Total Marrow Irradiation Treatments for Patients with Blood Cancers
Advanced radiotherapy can be used to treat patients with blood cancers by delivering rapidly and accurately “clinically favorable” total marrow irradiation, according to a team of noted cancer treatment experts. More...23 Aug 2011
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3D Conformal Radiotherapy Tool Speeds Treatment Planning Process
DR Technology Provides Image and Workflow Improvements
Improved MR Brain Imaging Techniques Used to Find a Better Epilepsy Diagnosis
Navigation System Allows Less Radiation During Catheter Interventions
Moroccan Hospital Performs First Advanced Radiotherapy Treatments in North Africa
Resting State MR Shows Postconcussive Syndrome Patients Suffer Brain Connectivity Disruption
Study Examines Optimizing Radiation Dose in Head CT
Imaging Technology Under Evaluation for the Diagnosis of Cancerous Breast Tissue
Merge Healthcare Acquires Ophthalmic Imaging Systems
Changes in Lungs Associated with COPD Flare-Ups Revealed by CT
Popular Mammography Tool Not Effective for Finding Invasive Breast Cancer
Joint Meeting Designed to Connect World of Ultrasound
Brain Activity in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain Captured by Arterial Spinal Labeling
Promising Use of Tumor Marker and Targeted Endoscopic Ultrasound for Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer
Upgrades Extend the Life of MRI Simply and Cost Effectively
High Equipment Costs in Interventional Radiology and Cardiology Present Key Deterrent to Uptake
Study Evaluates MR-Guided, Focused Ultrasound as Adjuvant Therapy to Radiation
Benefit of PET in Malignant Melanoma Assessment Questioned
IT May Transform World Healthcare
Stress Testing Combined with Myocardial Perfusion Imaging May Not Be Needed for Bariatric Surgery Candidates
Updated Recommendations Support Yearly Mammograms Beginning at 40
Self-Referral an Important Factor in Imaging Growth
Transperineal 3D Mapping Biopsy for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Decreases Need for Prostatectomy
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