Biotronik announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its ProMRI Eluna pacemaker system. Biotronik ProMRI technology allows patients to undergo full-body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans with both single-chamber (SR-T) and dual-chamber (DR-T) Eluna pacemakers when implanted with Setrox pacing leads.
The sixth Image Wisely Radiation Safety Case —Optimizing Radiation Use During a Difficult IVC Filter Retrieval — is now available to help radiologists, imaging technologists and medical physicists to assess their understanding of important radiation safety concepts — including dose monitoring and optimization. This is the latest in a series of free, online and mobile-compatible Image Wisely educational offerings, developed with the assistance of the American College of Radiology (ACR).
Green tea's popularity has grown quickly in recent years. Its fans can drink it, enjoy its flavor in their ice cream and slather it on their skin with lotions infused with it. Now, the tea could have a new, unexpected role -- to improve the image quality of MRIs. Scientists report in the journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces that they successfully used compounds from green tea to help image cancer tumors in mice.
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Researchers from Banner Alzheimer's Institute (BAI) have developed a new brain image analysis method to better track the progression of beta-amyloid plaque deposition, a characteristic brain abnormality in Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published in the March issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Investigators also believe this new approach may make it easier to evaluate investigational anti-amyloid treatments in clinical trials.
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Philips Healthcare launched IntelliSpace Cardiovascular at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2015 meeting. The Web-enabled cardiovascular information system (CVIS) offers a single integrated workspace that produces a holistic view of the patient's care continuum across the entire cardiovascular service line. The new solution provides cardiologists with sophisticated tools for diagnosis and planning of patient cardiovascular care. The system uses an intuitive icon based tab system to easily sort and recognize various types of exams, imaging and reports.
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Use of computed tomography coronary angiography (CTA), which provides 3-D images of the heart, coupled with standard care allows doctors to more accurately diagnose coronary artery disease in patients presenting with chest pain. This has led to more appropriate follow-up testing and treatments, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2015 Annual Scientific Session. Data also showed a trend toward a lower incidence of heart attacks among the group receiving CT scans, compared to usual care.
A magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) technique that monitors biochemical changes in tissue could improve the management of women at risk of breast cancer, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology.
SecondOpinionExpert has expanded its online medical second opinions platform by launching an electronic health record (EHR) mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android devices.
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SST Group Inc. announced a partnership with MPTronic to become the exclusive distributor in the United States and Canada for MPTronic's RDM (Radiation Dosage Monitor).
In response to increased demand for cost-effective, highly reliable and easy-to-use digital radiography solutions across Latin America, Konica Minolta Medical Imaging introduced the AeroDR XE wireless flat panel detector to the region. The device is indicated for emergency rooms and critical care units, where patient care decisions need to be made quickly and confidently.
Ikonopedia announced the first installation of its MQSA Follow-up Tracking & Management System at Kentucky Breast Care in Russell Springs, Ky.
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NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes LLC will unveil the commercial model of its RadioGenix isotope separation system during three events on March 27 and March 28 at The Keating Hotel in San Diego. The events will be the first public demonstrations of system enhancements directly inspired by recommendations made by nuclear pharmacists during similar events last year.
The National Oncologic PET Registry (NOPR) Working Group submitted a formal request to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), to end the prospective data collection requirements under Coverage with Evidence Development (CED) for use of NaF-18 PET (CAG-00065R) imaging in intended patient management. CMS has initiated its review of this request.
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VuComp Inc. announced that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for M-Vu CAD (computer-aided detection) for mammography version 3.2. This latest version of the M-Vu CAD algorithm provides an increase in sensitivity, resulting in an improvement in mass detection performance.
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) ranks Praxis EMR (electronic medical record) the No. 1 EHR by physicians in the new survey "Physicians Who have Switched EHRs."
Varian Medical Systems showcased a full spectrum of X-ray imaging solutions at the annual European Congress of Radiology (ECR) meeting in Vienna, Austria. The company’s offerings bundle components and software to improve image quality, reduce costs, and enable greater patient throughput for manufacturers of mammography, fluoroscopy, angiography, cardiology and cone-beam computed tomography (CT) imaging systems.
Results from the PROMISE clinical trial confirmed what many cardiologists and radiologists have long suspected to be true: Coronary computed tomographic angiography (coronary CTA) is extraordinarily effective in accurately diagnosing patients with low to moderate chest pain.
Calgary Scientific Inc. announced that its ResolutionMD medical imaging software has received Class II certification from the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) in Japan.
Having a family history of prostate cancer among first-degree relatives may increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer. That is the conclusion of a new study published online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. The study's results indicate that clinicians should take a complete family history of all cancers — even those in family members of the opposite sex — to help assess a patient's risk of developing cancer.