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. 

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Embracing informatics: 4 ways Big Data could impact radiology

As outlined in a recent report published by Academic Radiology, the emergence of “Big Data” analytics could be a potential game-changer for radiology.

Interim policy announced for post-primary structured education requirement

The ARRT announces an interim policy that modifies the post-primary certification and registration structured education requirement effective January 1, 2016.

OHSU, GE Healthcare to collaborate on in-depth research programs

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and GE Healthcare have announced that they will work together to develop collaborative research programs in the areas of imaging, cardiovascular medicine, and big data research. 

MedCurrent Corporation unveils newest version of clinical decision support solution for medical imaging

MedCurrent Corporation will release MedCurrent CDS Version 3.0, a powerful radiology decision support system designed to meet and exceed the requirements of the CMS mandate, at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting in Chicago, November 29 to December 3, 2015.

FDA grants clearance to Deerfield Imaging for SYMBIS Surgical System

Deerfield Imaging announced that the FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to its SYMBIS Surgical System. The clearance means that SYMBIS Surgical System, to be used for stereotactic brain biopsy, has been approved to be marketed in the United States.

FAU, University MRI reach five-year research agreement

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and imaging provider University MRI have announced a new five-year joint research agreement, giving FAU researchers access to state-of-the-art imaging technology such as a 3T MRI scanner for functional MR scans and MR-guided focused ultrasound.

Niowave announces Mo-99 production run

Officials from Lansing, Mich.-based Niowave say the company has produced molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) with a superconducting electron linear accelerator. The news was first reported by the Lansing State Journal.

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Following successful launch, Candescent Health collaborates with Cleveland Clinic

Candescent Health, a Boston-based radiology management startup, has formed a partnership with the Cleveland Clinic. This marks the first significant collaboration for Candescent Health since launching earlier this month.

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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.

The all-in-one Omni Legend PET/CT scanner is now being manufactured in a new production facility in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

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