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.
ARRT (The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) has recently added to its Standards for the Endorsement of Accrediting Agencies a new requirement and clarified its intended purpose and function after a review of its endorsement practices, the ARR
The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) this week named Barry F. Uretsky, MD, FSCAI, as its 28th president during society's Annual Scientific Sessions.
American Medical Sales Inc. (AMS) has been granted approval of six continued education (CE) credits by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists for its Catella PACS Seminars.
Krames On Demand, Staywell's print-on-demand resource for health care information, has released some of its signature Healthsheets to be made available for patient use in healthcare facilities nationwide.
IDX Systems Corporation last week announced plans to acquire RealTimeImage Ltd. (RTI). Shawn Gibbons, product line manager for IDX's Image Management, spoke with Health Imaging News this week about the implications of the acquisition for IDX's overall str
More targeted radiotherapy and technological advancements in imaging, treatment planning and treatment delivery are tremendously improving cancer patient outcomes.
Global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company Accenture announced this week that it will pay $175 million in cash to acquire the North American health practice division of consulting firm Capgemini.
