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.

Double Black releases new wireless OR cart

Double Black Imaging has released a new wireless cart designed specifically for the operating room.

Reader-Scan Card plug-in allows bar code, RFID scanning with mobile devices

Socket Communications, Inc., a provider of mobile productivity products, this week announced the availability of the CF RFID Reader-Scan Card Series 6.

HL7, IHE formalize partnership

Health Level Seven (HL7) and Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise have finalized a charter agreement which both makes their relationship formal, but also will allow the organizations to leverage the others strengths.

RTI Electronics open U.S. subsidiary

Swedish x-ray quality assurance equipment manufacturer RTI Electronics has established a wholly owned subsidiary in the United States.

Alpha Innotech, GE Healthcare ink deal

San Leandro-based Alpha Innotech Corp. has entered into a "significant" license and supply agreement with GE Healthcare.

Philips launches new cardiology ultrasound system

Royal Philips Electronics this week launched the new Philips HD11 XE cardiology ultrasound system during the European Society of Cardiology, hosted in Stockholm.

Merge eMed launches 3D fetal imaging software

Merge eMed this week announced the launch of Baby Explorer, a 3D fetal imaging software application, the company said.

The drive to establish the Continuity of Care Record

Q&A with Jeff Sutherland, PatientKeeper CTO