Medical Imaging

Physicians utilize medical imaging to see inside the body to diagnose and treat patients. This includes computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, angiography,  and the nuclear imaging modalities of PET and SPECT. 

Rogue MDs: Will we be replaced by Watson (or Rajeev)?

The Rogue MDs podcast addresses commoditization in radiology, taking an existential turn in asking, who are we, what do we really do and why do we feel we are so easily replaced?

August 25, 2015

Deerfield Imaging announces acquisition of IMRIS

Deerfield Imaging announced last week that it has completed its acquisition of “certain assets and liabilities” of IMRIS, a company that specializes in image-guided therapy and had filed for bankruptcy.

August 21, 2015

Shortened protocols could cut costs, improve access to breast MRI

It may be possible to shorten breast MRI protocols and give more patients access to the modality’s benefits, according to a study published in Academic Radiology.

August 19, 2015

New DRX-Evolution Plus Digital Imaging System Available for Order Worldwide

Carestream Health’s newest DRX digital imaging system—the CARESTREAM DRX-Evolution Plus—offers major software and hardware enhancements to help expedite complex medical imaging exams and support future advanced imaging applications. The new system is now available for order in many countries across the globe.

August 19, 2015

FUJIFILM submits first PMA module for digital breast tomosynthesis

FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of diagnostic imaging solutions, has submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the first module of its premarket approval (PMA) application for digital breast tomosynthesis* (DBT), as an optional upgrade for the Aspire Cristalle mammography system.

August 6, 2015

Indiana data breach hits healthcare providers, radiologists

An Indiana-based electronic health record (EHR) company experienced a data breach back in May, affecting 11 healthcare providers, 44 radiology centers and nearly 4 million individuals. 

August 4, 2015

Nuance Named Leader in New 2015 Medical Image Sharing Report for PowerShare Network

Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN) announced today that peer60, a smart data software company, has identified Nuance as the leading provider of medical image-sharing offerings in its 2015 market report. 

August 4, 2015

Raising the Value of PET: Technology, Reliability and Reporting Take it Up a Notch

Sponsored by GE Healthcare

When we look at the future of PET, we think of new biomarkers and applications. Is conventional FDG PET maxed out? Or is there room to improve now? No it is not, and yes there is, molecular imaging experts say.

July 24, 2015

Around the web

"This was an unneeded burden, which was solely adding to the administrative hassles of medicine," said American Society of Nuclear Cardiology President Larry Phillips.

SCAI and four other major healthcare organizations signed a joint letter in support of intravascular ultrasound. 

The newly approved AI models are designed to improve the detection of pulmonary embolisms and strokes in patients who undergo CT scans.

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