Medical Imaging
Digital Mammography Delivers Considerably Less Radiation than Standard Mammography
Data from one of the largest mammography trials ever conducted demonstrated that overall the radiation dose associated with digital mammography is significantly lower than that of conventional film mammography and that the reduction could be greater in women with larger and denser breasts, according to a recent study. More...09 Feb 2010
Positron Emission Mammography with Image-Guided Breast Irradiation Therapy to Optimize Breast Cancer Treatment
An image-guided breast irradiation procedure is a technique for whole breast irradiation that is designed to target and deliver a boost dose accurately and effectively to the lumpectomy cavity margin. More...09 Feb 2010
Unexpected Findings Seen on MRI-Enterography Evaluation of Crohn's Disease
MRI is increasingly used in the evaluation of small bowel Crohn's disease. Unlike traditional radiology, MRI enables visualization of disease extension beyond the intestinal wall. However, some extra-intestinal findings have been seen that were both unexpected and without relation to Crohn's disease. More...08 Feb 2010
In Other News
MR Contrast Medium Receives European Approval for Use in Children
European PACS Market Expected to Remain Stable
MR Technique Helps Measure Cardiac Regional Contraction
Imaging Device Diagnoses Neonates with Progressive Retinopathy of Prematurity More Effectively
Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy for Rectal Carcinoma Patient
Neuroimaging May Reveal How Alzheimer's Disease Develops
Nanodiamond Discovery for MRI Results in Enhanced Image Contrast
CT Scanner Intelligently Adapts to Clinical Needs
Agreement to Market Molecular Breast Imaging Technology from Mayo Clinic
PET-CT Studies Help Detect Tumors in Patients with Neurologic Symptoms
Novel Imaging Technology Provides Rapid Diagnosis of Cell Death
Physiological Factors Linked to Image Quality of Multidetector CT Scans
DTI Brain Scan Detects Earliest Signs of Alzheimer's
Upright, Multiposition MRI Preferred for Obese or Claustrophobic Patients
Prenatal Ultrasound Use in Pregnant Women Increased 55%
First Cancer Patients Treated in Latin America Using Advanced Radiotherapy Technology
Digital Radiography Technology Improves Patient Care and Departmental Workflow
Radiography System Provides Fast Previews and Cycle Times
Breast MRI System Developed with Patient-Adaptive Technology
PET Imaging Plays Key Role in Supporting Parkinson's Disease Research
Further Steps Taken to Provide Clear Guidelines for PET Radiopharmaceuticals
Portable Ultrasound System Designed for Busy Hospital Settings
Ultrasound Systems Market in India Projected to Grow
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