Diagnostic Imaging

Radiologists use diagnostic imaging to non-invasively look inside the body to help determine the causes of an injury or an illness, and confirm a diagnosis. Providers use many imaging modalities to do so, including CT, MRI, X-ray, Ultrasound, PET and more.

FDA clears AI tool for pediatric bone age assessments
Bone age assessments are commonly used to evaluate whether a child's skeletal development is consistent with their chronological age.
Chest CT findings reveal link between vertebral bone density, brain aging
Chest CT is routinely performed for things like lung cancer screening, coronary calcium assessment and pulmonary nodule surveillance, but the modality also can be used to extract additional information.
$AI spots difficult-to-detect femoral neck fractures$
AI model bests radiologists at spotting difficult-to-detect hip fractures
By highlighting subtle abnormalities that could otherwise be overlooked, an algorithm could potentially serve as an additional safety net when radiographic findings are indeterminate.
A cautionary tale for radiologists who use AI to rule out suspicious findings
Experts involved in the investigation suggest their experience should be considered by others who have integrated AI into their clinical workflows.
Osteoporosis DXA scans have declined by more than 35%
DXA scans are considered the gold standard method to screen for osteoporosis but have been historically underutilized.

Bar code wristband system information systems errors by 30 percent

An automated bar code system for glucose testing from Precision Dynamics Corp. has reduced information systems errors in the emergency department triage at Houston Healthcare in Georgia.

Kodak to provide worldwide service for Fischer breast systems

Eastman Kodak Company and Fischer Imaging Corp. have signed an agreement that makes Kodak the authorized worldwide service provider for Fischers breast cancer screening equipment.

MedcomSoft and Kryptiq announce technology partnership

MedcomSoft, a provider of electronic medical record (EMR) software solutions, announced the integration of Kryptiqs CareCatalyst and ClinicalMessenger with MedcomSoft Record 2006.

Medwaves Primo granted FDA 510(k) clearance

Medwave Inc. has received authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to sell and market its Primo spot blood pressure monitoring product within the United States healthcare markets.

Report underscores ARRTs mission

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists says that a recently released U.S. Pharmacopeia MEDMARX Data Report, A Chartbook of 2000-2004 Findings from Intensive Care Units and Radiological Services, illustrates the need for radiologic technologists to be qualified in all aspects of medical imaging, interventional procedures, and radiation therapy including the administration of medications required to perform radiological procedures.

ASTM has approved Continuity of Care Record standard

Standards organization ASTM International has published a Continuity of Care Record (CCR) standard, which was developed by a subcommittee focused on electronic health records (EHRs).

Viatronix V3D-Colon, Medicsight ColonCAD to be integrated for CT colonoscopy study

Medicsight's ColonCAD - which has been integrated as part of the Viatronix Inc. V3D-Colon workstation - will be used in the SIGGAR1 clinical trial to interpret CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy) studies.

Through acquisition Cedara builds upon clinical information software offering

Cedara Software yesterday announced the acquisition French medical software company, Axicare, acquired through court liquidation.