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.

GE Medical Systems revs up nuclear medicine system

GE Medical Systems (GEMS) has upgraded its Infinia Hawkeye nuclear medicine system with a new detector designed to increase diagnostic utility.

GE Healthcare Financial Services transition to boost medical, dental lines

GE Healthcare Financial Services on Wednesday unveiled a definitive agreement to acquire HPSC Inc., a provider of financing to medical and dental practices with more than $1 billion in managed assets.

Prime Medical Services to acquire, merge with Medstone International

Prime Medical Services Inc. is offering Medstone International Inc. stockholders $5 a share to become part of the Austin, Texas-based designer and manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the healthcare industry.

Hologic and Aloka converge on ultrasound products

Hologic Inc. and Aloka Co. Ltd. are partnering on a distribution and manufacturing venture for ultrasound products.

Cedara signs $5.4 million agreement with Cerner

Cedara Software Corp. has inked a supply and service agreement with Cerner Corp. valued at approximately $5.4 million.

RayPax signs long-term agreement with Merry X-Ray

RayPax Inc. North America and Ultimate Medical Services, of Lake Charles, La., have negotiated a long-term relationship with Merry X-Ray Corp.

Fujifilm Medical Systems awarded CR pact from VA

Fujifilm Medical Systems USA Inc. has received an order from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the company's computed radiography (CR) devices.

SoftMed Systems receives heart hospital pact

Saint Francis Heart Hospital has chosen SoftMed Systems Inc. to provide its healthcare information system (HIS) to the all-digital heart hospital.