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. 

Free Clinic of Southwest Washington receives $7,000 grant to fund imaging services

The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington in Vancouver, Washington, received a $7,000 grant to help fund x-ray and ultrasound services. 

Konica Minolta Debuts First-of-Its-Kind Digital U-Arm System at AHRA

Wayne, NJ, JULY 27, 2016 – Konica Minolta announced today the release of its most advanced X-ray Digital Radiography (DR) system.  Combining the unique built-from-the-ground-up design along with the fast and advanced Ultra image processing software, the system offers unprecedented workflow, clinical, patient convenience and satisfaction benefits. The new DR system (name not yet revealed) will be unveiled at the annual Association of Medical Imaging Management (AHRA 2016) conference in Nashville, July 31-August 3.

Fujifilm sponsors keynote speech at AHRA

The Association for Medical Imaging Management’s Annual Meeting featured a keynote speech from Scott Steinberg titled, “Leading with Innovation: How to Future-Proof Yourself, Fearlessly Innovate, and Succeed in the New Normal.” Sponsored by Fujifilm, the speecg was a part of the ongoing commitment to education at AHRA 2016 

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Q&A: Philips' Dominic Siewko discusses radiation dose ahead of AHRA presentation

Reducing radiation dose is one of the biggest topics in modern medical imaging, and it’s something Dominic Siewko, Philips’ radiation health and safety officer, has specialized in for a number of years now.

MRI images are clearer with new superconducting coil

Researchers from the University of Houston have developed a high-temperature superconducting coil for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners that can lead to images with higher resolution when compared to conventional coils.

UltraSPECT Low-Dose Imaging Technology Installed at Four RWJPE Locations

WBR technology increases patient safety and comfort, reduces nuclear radiation doses, and shortens scan times.

3Scan raises $14 million in latest round of funding

3Scan, a San Francisco-based pathology technology company focused on the imaging of tissue samples, announced this week it has raised $14 million in Series B financing. The funding was led by existing investors Lux Capital and Data Collective, with additional funding from Dolby Family Ventures, OS Fund, Comet Labs and Breakout Ventures. 

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Diffusion-weighted MRI shows potential for finding cancers in patients with dense breasts

Researchers believe diffusion-weighted MRI (DWI) has potential as a “rapid supplemental screening tool,” according to a study published in the American Journal of Roentgenology. Their findings show that DWI can help radiologists see mammographically occult cancers in at-risk women with dense breasts.

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The nuclear imaging isotope shortage of molybdenum-99 may be over now that the sidelined reactor is restarting. ASNC's president says PET and new SPECT technologies helped cardiac imaging labs better weather the storm.

CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.