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.
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.
By highlighting subtle abnormalities that could otherwise be overlooked, an algorithm could potentially serve as an additional safety net when radiographic findings are indeterminate.
Stenting of the carotid artery significantly improves cognitive speed and may improve memory function in some patients, according to research presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago.
Collaborators of Kereos, a biotechnology company developing targeted imaging agents and therapeutics to improve the detection and treatment of cancer and cardiovascular disease, presented preclinical data on two therapeutic candidates at the recent Americ
Medical imaging and service provider Merry X-Ray Corp. has acquired SourceOne Healthcare Technologies from Platinum Equity, the companies announced today.
DMS Imaging announced last week that it has inked a three-year agreement with MedAssets Supply Chain Systems, though which DMS Imaging will provide MedAssets customers with mobile shared services imaging and interim rentals of mobile imaging products.
Siemens Medical Solutions introduced enhancements for its ACUSON Sequoia Ultrasound Platform at the recent American Heart Association conference, which improve left ventricular function assessment while improving clinical workflow.
