News | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found that a form of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) corresponds with histological responses in patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The MRI technique in question non-invasively measures fat density in the liver.

Time August 22, 2016
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News | PACS

Watts Healthcare Corp. (WHCC), one of the largest healthcare providers in southern California, selected Novarad’s picture archiving and communication system (PACS) and radiology information system (RIS) for installation in its radiology department. WHCC is a federally-qualified community health center with over 96,000 patient encounters specializing in primary care services to residents of the South Los Angeles area.

Time August 22, 2016
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News | Breast Imaging

Parascript announced that Mena Regional Health System (MRHS), Mena, Ark., has adopted Fujifilm’s Aspire Cristalle and Parascript AccuDetect Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) for mammography to ensure dose reduction, higher image quality and fewer false-positives.

Time August 22, 2016
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News | Radiation Therapy

August 19, 2016 — Early-stage breast cancer patients receiving a shorter course of whole breast radiation with higher ...

Time August 19, 2016
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News | PET Imaging

August 19, 2016 — A new non-invasive positron emission tomography (PET) technique can obtain images of neuron ...

Time August 19, 2016
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News | Radiation Dose Management

The detonation of atomic bombs over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945 resulted in horrific casualties and devastation.

Time August 19, 2016
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News | Proton Therapy

Hitachi Asia Ltd. and Hitachi Ltd. announced that Hitachi Asia has received an order for a proton beam therapy (PBT) system from the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS), including a 10-year service and maintenance agreement. It will be the first proton beam therapy system in Southeast Asia.

Time August 18, 2016
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News | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

August 18, 2016 — A new technology harnesses imperfections that typically compromise magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) ...

Time August 18, 2016
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News | Neuro Imaging

Neuroscientists peered into the brains of patients with Parkinson’s disease and two similar conditions to see how their neural responses changed over time. The study, funded by the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) Parkinson’s Disease Biomarkers Program and published in Neurology, may provide a new tool for testing experimental medications aimed at alleviating symptoms and slowing the rate at which the diseases damage the brain.

Time August 18, 2016
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News | Information Technology

The U.S. healthcare industry has failed to create and sustain an efficient network for storing and sharing patient medical data, but a new proposed strategy could make the process easier and more affordable.

Time August 18, 2016
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News | Radiology Business

According to a new report by the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute, mammography may present an opportunity for the expanded use of bundled payments in radiology.

Time August 18, 2016
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Technology | Proton Therapy

IBA (Ion Beam Applications SA) has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its new super conducting accelerator, which is the latest development, essential to the ProteusONE compact Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy (IMPT) solution, that required approval from regulatory authorities.

Time August 18, 2016
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News | Breast Imaging

Cianna Medical Inc. announced the company has received an additional U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for the Savi Scout radar localization system, allowing the reflector to be placed at the lumpectomy site up to 30 days prior to surgical removal.

Time August 17, 2016
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News | Colonoscopy Systems

Colorectal cancer patient advocacy groups, the American College of Radiology (ACR) and associated medical associations are calling on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to cover seniors for virtual colonoscopy, known as computed tomography (CT) colonography.

Time August 17, 2016
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Technology | Mobile C-Arms

August 17, 2016 — GE Healthcare announced the release of the OEC Elite MiniView C-arm, a new imaging system designed to ...

Time August 17, 2016
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News | Computed Tomography (CT)

Saint Alphonsus Health System is improving its workflow and enhancing diagnostic quality and safety across its network with Toshiba’s Aquilion computed tomography (CT) systems.

Time August 17, 2016
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News | Ultrasound Imaging

Carestream showcased its Touch Prime and Touch Prime XE Ultrasound Systems at the Society for Vascular Ultrasound conference, Aug. 11-13 in Chicago.

Time August 17, 2016
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News | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

August 17, 2016 — Aspect Imaging, a life-science company, and frog, a global design and strategy firm, have joined ...

Time August 17, 2016
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News | Enterprise Imaging

Research firm peer60, in a recently published review of healthcare imaging and technology vendors, found that healthcare executives who were asked about their experiences named Agfa HealthCare the No. 1 most recommended image sharing vendor.

Time August 16, 2016
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Videos | Enterprise Imaging

Interview with Jef Williams, managing partner, Paragon Consulting Partners, on the essential elements of building an ...

Time August 16, 2016
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