Medical Imaging
Recall of Thousands of MRI Scanners Issued by US FDA
The United States Food and Drug Administration has issued a Class 1 Recall notice for a large number of GE Healthcare Magnetic Resonance Imaging systems. All MRI systems using superconducting magnets, manufactured from 1985 to the present are affected More...23 Feb 2015



New Wireless Flat Panel Detector to Meet Growing Latin American Imaging Needs
A new imaging solution now available in and targeted to the Latin American market has been announced. The solution will integrate with existing X-ray equipment and to improve patient care and expand the ability of hospitals and clinics to carry out reimbursable imaging exams. More...
18 Feb 2015

Computer Aided Detection of Tuberculosis in Chest Radiographs Reaches Maturity
Around nine million people get infected with tuberculosis every year. TB is still one of the most deadly diseases worldwide with over one million casualties annually, and early detection is critical to the success of treatment. More...16 Feb 2015
In Other News
New Partnership to Deliver Affordable and Integrated Clinical Technology and Telemedicine Solutions Across IMEA
Researchers Develop Technique for Noninvasive Diagnosis of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Children
Pre-Surgery Image-Guided Radiotherapy for Sarcoma Patients Reduces Long-Term Side Effects
Merge Healthcare Announces Strategic Collaboration Partnership with Emdeon
US FDA Announces Clearance for New Handheld Bladder Scanner
Sectra PACS Ranked Best-in-KLAS in Customer Satisfaction
Global Sales in Refurbished Medical Equipment Set to Grow Through 2019
High-Resolution Ultrasound and MRI for Management of Peroneal Tendon Injuries
Construction of Australian Nuclear Medicine Production Plant Begins
Mobile Healthcare Imaging Solution for Patients in Rural Kenya
New Scanner Improves Cobalt Imaging Centre Cancer Diagnosis and Dementia Care
Image Archiving and Electronic Health Record Software Shown at Arab Health 2015
First Radiotherapy Treatment Planned Using Knowledge-Based Software Takes Place at Leading UK Cancer Center
New Guidebook Released for Imaging Regulation and Approval Procedures in China
Sharp Increase in Advanced Imaging Exams and Referrals for Patients with Headaches
Report Forecasts MRI Sector to Double by 2020
Adoption of Advanced Imaging Solutions Grows as Number of Imaging Scans Increase
PET/CT Improves Assessment of Oesophageal Malignancy
New Screening Method Can Significantly Improve Detection of Breast Cancers in Dense Breast Tissue
Lexmark International Acquires Claron Technology
Neuroimaging Devised to Help Predict Future Behavior
Using Multiplanar Reconstructions to Predict Rupture of an Abdominal Aorta Aneurism
Non-Contrast-Enhanced MRA Useful for Detecting Renal Artery Stenosis
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