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.

A-LIFE releases automated coding for interventional radiology

A-Life Medical Inc., a provider of Natural Language Processing (NLP) based systems, this week announced the release of automated coding for interventional radiology procedures through A-Life's Actus Application Suite.

Xiotech launches new entry-level storage system

Xiotech Corp. recently announced its new Magnitude 3D 3000e, an addition to its Magnitude family of storage products.

ScImage, ProVation ink co-marketing deal

ScImage and ProVation Medical, a developer of procedure documentation and coding software, have announced a co-marketing agreement.

1.5T MRI: Friend to Physician and Patient Alike

High-field 1.5T MRI systems accounted for more than two-thirds of MRI units installed in 2004 in both hospitals and non-hospital settings.

ASTRO 2005 Preview

The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) is gathering for its annual meeting this month in Denver (Oct. 16-20) and looking to draw as many as 10,000 radiation oncology professionals from the world over.

GE Healthcare to buy IDX

In a move to boost its information technology portfolio, GE Healthcare today announced its intention to purchase IT-giant IDX Systems Corp.

Study links fat distribution to cardiovascular disease

Fat distribution is an important indicator of risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study presented at the recent 27th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research.

KOM, Hummingbird to collaborate on archival and content management system

KOM Networks recently announced a strategic alliance with Hummingbird Ltd. to provide a combined content management and data archival system.