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.

Sonora Medical inks pact with Suncom Solucion Commercial

Sonora Medical Systems has signed an exclusive license and supply agreement with Suncom Solucion Commercial S.A. de C.V.

Cedara and IBM China team up

Cedara Software and IBM China have confirmed an agreement to explore opportunities in the Chinese marketplace.

Stand-Up MRI sales helps Fonar keep revenues steady

Sales of its upright Stand-Up MRI system helped Fonar Corp. offset lower revenues in other business segments in the company first fiscal quarter of FY04, ending Sept. 30.

Siemens gets FDA clearance for mobile x-ray units

Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc. has received FDA clearance for its Mobilett and Mobilett XP Hybrid x-ray systems in the United States.

MedPACS reveals new Web PACS

MedPACS Displays Inc. has launched a new image and report distribution and review system called Vista.

CAD Makes Its Mark

CAD (computer aided or assisted detection) has taken radiology departments by storm over the last several years.

MRI Broadening the Field

The demand for MRI systems remains as steady as rock. Procedures reached 21.9 million in 2002, a 22 percent jump from 18 million in 2001, according to IMV Medical Information Division.

Eastman Kodak looks to grow PACS market share with Algotec acquisition

Eastman Kodak Co. on Tuesday put the picture archiving and communications systems (PACS) market on notice.