News | Medical 3-D Printing

4WEB Medical, provider of 3-D printed orthopedic implants, announced its first Australian patient-specific implant surgery. Supported by 4WEB's Australian partner, LifeHealthcare, the 4WEB patient-specific segmental bone defect procedure was completed the week of July 20 in Brisbane, Australia.

Time August 06, 2015
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News | Proton Therapy

Mevion Medical Systems announced today that it has entered into an investment agreement where up to $200 million will be invested in Mevion to accelerate its worldwide expansion. The investment was led by HOPU Investments, YuanMing Capital, and participated in by other Chinese investors and existing U.S. investors Caxton Alternative Management L.P., ProQuest Investments, Venrock and CHL Medical Partners. Concurrent with the investment, Mevion and the lead investors will form a joint venture in China to produce, sell and service proton therapy systems for the Chinese market. HOPU and YuanMing have extensive experience investing in successful healthcare companies and offer a significant network of healthcare experience in China.

Time August 06, 2015
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Technology | Digital Radiography (DR)

August 6, 2015 — NeuroLogica, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, announced that the Samsung GC85A digital ...

Time August 06, 2015
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Technology | Quality Assurance (QA)

IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A.) announced the successful debut of the IBA Dosimetry Support Portal. The most recent addition of the IBA CAREprogram initiative, the Support Portal adds emphasis on customer satisfaction by offering continuous service accessibility and improved service quality for global customer convenience.

Time August 06, 2015
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News | PACS

August 6, 2015 — IBM announced that its Watson Health Cloud will gain the ability to “see” following the planned ...

Time August 06, 2015
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News | Radiation Therapy

August 5, 2015 — Pets are at risk of getting cancer just like humans. Of the estimated 70-80 million dogs and 74-96 ...

Time August 05, 2015
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News | Computed Tomography (CT)

Physicians at Southwest Diagnostic Imaging Center (SWDIC) in Dallas are now able to provide high-definition (HD) computed tomography (CT) images and lower radiation doses thanks to the recent arrival of a new CT system. Patients are already benefiting from the advanced technology of GE Healthcare’s Revolution GSI.

Time August 05, 2015
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News | Women's Health

A Coral Springs, Florida, surgeon is among the first in the state to adopt an innovative new device that improves the treatment of breast cancer.

Time August 05, 2015
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News | Neuro Imaging

August 5, 2015 — The Alzheimer’s Association announced the launch of a new website for the upcoming Imaging Dementia — ...

Time August 05, 2015
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Videos | Computed Tomography (CT)

Interview with James Min, M.D., Professor of Radiology and Medicine and Director of Dalio Institute of Cardiovascular ...

Time August 05, 2015
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Videos | Computed Tomography (CT)

Interview with Harold Litt, M.D., Ph.D., chief of cardiovascular imaging section and associate professor of radiology ...

Time August 05, 2015
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Interview with Ricardo Cury, M.D., FAHA, FSCCT, FACC, president of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography ...

Time August 05, 2015
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Videos | Computed Tomography (CT)

Interview with Daniel Berman, M.D., FACC, chief of Cardiac Imaging and Nuclear Cardiology, professor of imaging, Cedars ...

Time August 05, 2015
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Videos | Medical 3-D Printing

Interview with Dee Dee Wang, M.D., FACC, FASE, advanced structural heart imaging staff cardiologist, Henry Ford Hospital ...

Time August 05, 2015
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Technology | Clinical Decision Support

ImageSmart, a clinical decision support (CDS) tool from Altarum Institute, is effective in reducing unnecessary advanced diagnostic imaging tests that can put patients at risk and increase healthcare costs.

Time August 05, 2015
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News | Radiology Business

Jeff Zagoudis, associate editor of the Scranton Gillette Communications’ Healthcare Group publications Imaging ...

Time August 04, 2015
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News | Digital Radiography (DR)

Viztek showcased its full portfolio of digital radiography (DR) and picture archiving and communication system (PACS) offerings at the Association for Medical Imaging Management (AHRA) meeting & exposition in Las Vegas, July 19-22. Leading the Viztek product line-up were the Leggera and ViZion + Wireless DR panels, the U-Arm DR with Ultra software and the IT-enabled Exa PACS solution.

Time August 04, 2015
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News | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

A new study based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans indicates that specific cardiovascular risk factors are associated with smaller regional brain volumes, which may be early indicators of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Those factors include alcohol consumption, smoking, obesity and diabetes. The study was published online in the journal Radiology.

Time August 04, 2015
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News | Radiation Therapy

The American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has raised concerns about proposed additional payment cuts to radiation therapy in the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) for 2016, released July 8, 2015. All changes would take effect on Jan. 1, 2016.

Time August 04, 2015
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Sponsored Content | Whitepapers | Enterprise Imaging

As today’s healthcare industry continues to shift toward a value-based model, radiology practices are facing increased ...

Time August 04, 2015
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