According to a new study, an ultrasonic vessel-sealing device can improve patient outcomes by reducing the incidence of thoracotomy conversion for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)/robotic anatomical lung resection. The trial, which included patients in the U.S., U.K. and Canada, is the first to evaluate the use of ultrasonic sealing for lobectomy, the most common thoracic surgical procedure.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed breast density inform bill HB62 into law May 3, 2019. The law, which becomes effective July 1, 2019, makes Georgia the 38th state to require healthcare facilities conducting mammograms to provide some form of notification about breast density to patients and referring healthcare providers.

This is a 360 degree photo view inside the neuro-interventional radiology lab at Henry Ford Hospital to show the layout of the room. It is centered around a Siemens Artis Zee bi-plane system, has a dedicated ultrasound unit and the cabinets contain neuro-interventional specific devices. It is one of 11 interventional radiology labs at Henry Ford.

Gigi, a western lowland gorilla, was recently put under anesthesia at Franklin Park Zoo (Boston) so the zoo’s veterinary staff could examine her and perform further diagnostics, including a computed tomography (CT) scan, in the hopes of identifying the cause of recent health issues.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) announced the development of a palm-sized 3-D ultrasound imaging system for radiation-free scoliosis assessment, dubbed Scolioscan Air. The system can bring accurate, safe and cost-efficient mass screening to schools and anywhere in the community.

The American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) has released the first screening mammography guidelines based on a patient’s individual breast cancer risk profile, with clear, specific strategies for screening management.

Bioengineers have cleared a major hurdle on the path to 3-D printing replacement organs with a breakthrough technique for bioprinting tissues. The new innovation allows scientists to create exquisitely entangled vascular networks that mimic the body's natural passageways for blood, air, lymph and other vital fluids.

This week, cardiologists learned for the first time they have been examining black holes for decades and did not know it. Many cardiologists and radiologists did a double take when they saw the ground-breaking first image of a black hole released by the U.S. National Science Foundation.

Radiology artificial intelligence (AI) solutions provider Aidoc announced a $27 million investment, bringing its total funding to $40 million. The Series B round, led by Square Peg Capital, will be used to grow Aidoc's technology and go-to-market team.

IBA (Ion Beam Applications SA) recently announced the first Flash irradiation in an IBA proton therapy gantry treatment room at the University Medical Centre Groningen (UMCG) in The Netherlands. This novel technique has the potential to enhance the therapeutic window with a fast and powerful treatment that delivers a high dose of radiation at an ultra-high dose rate.

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