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Musculoskeletal CT exams jump 754 percent over 20 years
by John W. Mitchell 08/17/2017New study could guide capital expenditures for imaging technology
Enterprise imaging will make up 27 percent of imaging IT market by 2021
by John R. Fischer 08/16/2017PACS vendors ramp up enterprise solutions to compete against multi-vendor IT models
Siemens Healthineers collaborates with Houston Methodist Hospital
by John R. Fischer 08/15/2017Will provide advanced angio, MR, CT, molecular imaging and ultrasound technology
Radiation shielding in the era of patient satisfaction
by John W. Mitchell 08/15/2017Making shielded environments less intimidating and more conducive to workflow
What factors impact the success of a proton therapy facility?
by John W. Mitchell 08/15/2017Treatment is gaining ground all over the world, but not every new facility is a success
UK and German universities to install MEG systems
by John R. Fischer 08/14/2017New brain imaging system records healthy and pathological brain signals
Insight Imaging acquires LG Medical Technologies
by John R. Fischer 08/14/2017Adds 27 mobile diagnostic imaging units to its fleet
Study proposes health care model for rural communities
by John R. Fischer 08/14/2017Emergency departments should connect patients to primary care doctors
New PENTAX Medical ultrasound endoscope available in U.S.
by John R. Fischer 08/10/2017Can be used to assess and treat conditions of the pancreaticobiliary system
Cancer patient in Italy first to undergo Varian HyperArc radiotherapy
by John R. Fischer 08/10/2017Delivers compact radiation doses to tumors with improved targeting
Varian to market Bionix brachytherapy applicators in North America
by John R. Fischer 08/10/2017Two tools for treating upper GI and anal/rectal cancers
Global hybrid OR market to reach $1.2 billion by 2022
by John R. Fischer 08/10/2017Annualized growth rate of 12.5 percent
Scientists create first 3-D image of the heart’s cardiac conduction system
by John R. Fischer 08/08/2017Could help doctors treat cardiac arrhythmia and other conditions
GE Healthcare gets FDA nod for SIGNA Premier MR system
by John R. Fischer 08/07/2017Wide bore 3T system is aimed at neurology and oncology
Glencoe Software releases 2.0 version of PathViewer Digital Pathology Solution
by John R. Fischer 08/07/2017Can assess multiplexed whole slide images with 40 or more biomarkers.
Study suggests classifying Traumatic Brain Injury with new CT scoring systems
by John R. Fischer 08/07/2017'Stockholm' and 'Helsinki' CT scores best for predicting patient outcomes
Exa PACS/RIS drive productivity and readership volume rates
by John R. Fischer 08/03/2017Network Radiology reports success with Konica Minolta solution
'Glaring void' in diagnostics prompts 3-D MR solution for life-threatening births
by John W. Mitchell 08/03/2017Researchers show 86 percent accuracy in diagnosing the problem
X-ray detectors projected to be worth over $3 billion by 2020
by John R. Fischer 08/02/2017Flat panel detectors are fueling the market
Trial study finds cost-saving alternative for Atrial Fibrillation
by John R. Fischer 08/02/2017Cryoballoon ablation can reduce rehospitalizations
Contrary to popular belief, deodorant OK for breast cancer patients: Study
by John W. Mitchell 07/28/2017Radiation treatment outcomes are not impacted by antiperspirants
Kaiser ERs reduce unnecessary CT scans with 'well-validated decision rules'
by John W. Mitchell 07/26/2017Progress implementing the Canadian CT Head Rule
Researchers developing miniaturized device to capture brain waves during MR
by John W. Mitchell 07/21/2017Aiming for a better way to read brain waves
GE Healthcare unveils Productivity Elevated release of cardiac ultrasound system
by John W. Mitchell 07/17/2017A 'major upgrade' of its cSound diagnostic suite
Artificial Intelligence applied successfully to orthopedic X-ray images in study
by John W. Mitchell 07/13/2017AI and physician agreed on fractures in 80 percent of images
What do unconventional service models tell us about the bone densitometry market?
by John W. Mitchell 07/12/2017Checking in with the partnership between Alpha Source and GE
Higher upfront hospital inpatient spending reduces Medicare deaths and overall costs
by John W. Mitchell 07/10/2017Figuring out what constitutes wasteful spending in health care
New Hampshire hospital implements EarlySense continuous patient monitoring sensors
by John R. Fischer 06/29/2017Bringing nurse assistance to the patient bedside faster
Physician groups line up in support of proposed tweaks to MIPS and APMs
by John W. Mitchell 06/22/2017Giving providers more time to adjust to new requirements
PET/CT with Ga-68 finds prostate cancer sooner than conventional imaging
by John W. Mitchell 06/14/2017Research from Australia presented at SNMMI
Philips steps up molecular imaging value proposition at SNMMI
by John W. Mitchell 06/14/2017Showcasing lower doses, faster scan times and higher sensitivity
New dual time-point PET scan finds Alzheimer’s biomarkers with less testing
by John W. Mitchell 06/14/2017Assessing amyloid pathology and neuronal injury in a single session
Developers of portable PET scanner devices to seek FDA approval
by John W. Mitchell 06/14/2017Prescient Imaging aims to bring molecular imaging to the patient
Theranostics drives personalization of neuroendocrine cancer treatment
by John W. Mitchell 06/13/2017Canadian researchers share findings at SNMMI
GE touts earlier and faster diagnosis of tumors with lower dose at SNMMI
by John W. Mitchell 06/13/2017Checking in with advancements in PET and SPECT
Heart disease second leading cause of death for cancer survivors
by John W. Mitchell 06/13/2017'It seems cancer and heart disease coexist in a race to kill cancer survivors'
Using PET tool to find coronary lesions at risk of rupture
by John W. Mitchell 06/12/2017Could 'drive a paradigm shift' in the early diagnosis of deadly coronary artery disease
Siemens showcases SPECT/CT, PET/CT and software platforms at SNMMI
by John W. Mitchell 06/12/2017Bringing flexibility to molecular imaging investments
Orphan drug improves quality of life for patients with malignant NET gut tumors
by John W. Mitchell 06/12/2017Promising Lutathera research highlighted at SNMMI meeting
Theranostics takes center stage at SNMMI annual meeting
by John W. Mitchell 06/11/2017Renewed optimism over molecular imaging's potential at plenary session
Children not at increased risk for cancer from routine imaging tests: study
by John W. Mitchell 06/08/2017ALARA objectives deemed 'misguided,' 'detrimental'
Personalized radiotherapy 'start of a new era' with aid of radiomics imaging
by John W. Mitchell 06/05/2017Basing treatment decisions on genomics
Breast screening bundle tool may offer radiologists a way forward under MACRA
by John W. Mitchell 05/24/2017Seeking value in radiology-driven Advanced Payment Models
Study suggests radiologists are more 'patient facing' than you think
by John W. Mitchell 05/23/2017Could findings unveiled at ACR impact reimbursement models?
Cancers detected sooner since ACA screenings went into effect
by John W. Mitchell 05/19/2017Early diagnoses increased by one percent under Obama's signature legislation: Study
Continuity of care is more important than speed in the case of chronic heart failure
by John W. Mitchell 05/16/2017New research shows improved outcomes for patients returned to same hospital
Ultrasound aids in delivery of brachytherapy in prostate cancer patients
by John W. Mitchell 05/10/2017Researchers at ESTRO tout benefits, patient appeal
PET/CT study aims to reduce pediatric brain cancer deaths from 90 percent
by John W. Mitchell 05/08/2017Using imaging to predict tumor drug uptake
Little correlation found between quality of care and cost of physician services
by John W. Mitchell 05/04/2017In medicine, general economic rules do not apply as neatly as we'd like them to
New ACR study affirms age 40 for women to start mammogram screenings
by John W. Mitchell 05/03/2017Also dispels myth that some breast cancers simply disappear on their own