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.
Eastman Kodak Co. this week also rolled out a series of strategic initiatives that the company says will catapult its Health Imaging division to "a top-tier provider of healthcare information systems and strengthen its drive to bring advancements in such
Hologic Inc. this week announced it has non-exclusive distribution rights in the United States for Suros Surgical Systems' automated breast biopsy and tissue excision system, Atec.
Apollo Telemedicine, of Falls Church, Va., a provider of telepathology and pathology digital imaging systems, has inked a marketing agreement with Misys Healthcare Systems.
