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.

Alliance Imaging revenues hold steady in 2003

Alliance Imaging Inc.'s revenues inched upward 1 percent in 2003, as the company focuses on its core MRI services business segment.

New QA tools from Cardinal Health

The Radiation Management Services division of Cardinal Health Inc. unveils three new quality assurance (QA) instruments for diagnostic imaging systems.

Vital Images completes acquisition of HInnovation

Medical imaging software company Vital Images Inc. has completed its acquisition of HInnovation Inc.

Eclipsys signs merger pact with Clinical Practice Model Resource Center

Eclipsys Corp. on Monday inked a definitive merger agreement with the Clinical Practice Model Resource Center Inc. (CPMRC), as a cornerstone of Eclipsys' initiative to expand the clinical content available within Eclipsys' SunriseXA advanced information s

Siemens, Draeger reveal co-operative effort

Siemens Medical Solutions and Draeger Medical featured Invision ChartAssist, a jointly developed critical care system, at HIMSS 2004.

Microsoft launches BizTalk Accelerator for HL7

Microsoft Corp. showcased BizTalk Accelerator, a new product that supports comprehensive HL7 messaging.

MedPlus offers Linux-based EPR

MedPlus Inc., of Mason, Ohio, announced that the company is offering its ChartMaxx electronic patient record (EPR) system on the Linux operating platform.

Gamma Medica, Exxim Computing Corp sign development and sales agreement

Gamma Medica Inc. will exclusively license an enhancement package from Exxim Computing Corp. for use on its X-SPECT pre-clinical imaging system.