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.

Misys Healthcare Systems posts revenue and profit gains

The addition of Misys CPR helped boost revenues at Misys Healthcare Systems in the company's first six months of FY04, ending Nov. 30, 2003.

Vital Images' 2003 results look healthy despite 4Q disappointment

While Vital Images Inc. described its fourth-quarter revenue shortfall as "unquestionably a disappointment," the 3D imaging software company posted a 27 percent revenue gain for all of 2003.

Cedara Software notches double-digit revenue growth and profit

A 40 percent decline in expenses from the year-ago quarter helped Cedara Software Corp. post a profit in its second fiscal quarter, ending Dec. 31, 2003.

ASTRO adds to its staff

The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) has hired two people to aid in its research and membership departments.

Study: U.S. ultrasound market edges higher in annual revenues

The U.S. ultrasound market could reach revenues of $1.9 billion by the end of this decade, powered, in part, by hand-carried devices.

Study: Cost of healthcare tops Americans' hospital concerns

Forty-one percent of Americans say their greatest hospital healthcare concern is cost, while 25 percent cite quality of care.

Sectra receives FDA OK on breast imaging workstation

The FDA has cleared Sectra Imtec AB's workstation for breast imaging.

Toshiba shows high-resolution vascular imaging technology for the Infinix i-series

Toshiba America Medical Systems (TAMS) has introduced a new version of 3D vascular imaging technology for its Infinix i-series line of vascular x-ray systems.

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FDA clears AI tool for pediatric bone age assessments

Chest CT findings reveal link between vertebral bone density, brain aging

AI model bests radiologists at spotting difficult-to-detect hip fractures

A cautionary tale for radiologists who use AI to rule out suspicious findings

Osteoporosis DXA scans have declined by more than 35%

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