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.
We're hitting the road again this month with RSNA in Chicago as our destination - you may be, too. And we already know there's a lot to see on this year's adventure.
Xoft Inc., a developer of new radiation oncology technologies through Electronic Brachytherapy, last week had on display its first therapy system the Axxent Electronic Brachytherapy System at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (AS
A panel discussion during the AHIMA convention allowed experts to offer their insights and predictions on health information exchange (HIE) and privacy, consumer involvement and the HIM role in the process.
Another AHMA exhibitor, WinScribe, the developer of the most widely used digital dictation workflow system, was showcasing its latest upgrade with voice to document solutions such as digital dictation, transcription, speech recognition, and workflow manag
Spacelabs Medical Inc. and Aspect Medical Systems Inc. have entered into a multi-year, worldwide development and licensing agreement to incorporate BISx technology into Spacelabs' UltraviewSL patient monitoring systems.
