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New CT Scanning Technology Is Faster, Uses Less Radiation, and Easier on the Kidneys

Patients who must undergo computed tomography scanning now have a new option for screening that is extremely fast, uses less radiation, and is safer for the kidneys.  More...
26 Aug 2014

Wider Use of Ultrasound Screening in Asymptomatic People Recommended to Treat Vascular Disease

Data presented at a recent international angiology congress emphasized the benefits of ultrasound screening in identifying early signs of vascular disease in otherwise low- to moderate-risk asymptomatic individuals, with the potential to cut in half the incidence of stroke and heart attacks.   More...
25 Aug 2014
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Pocket-Sized Ultrasound Application Now Has Dual Probe Technology

With the first of its kind two-in-one probe, a pocket-sized ultrasound system now supports many core point-of-care ultrasound procedures to help clinicians with more effective triage and precision in patient management.  More...
25 Aug 2014
Image: Dr. Kaye Morgan, Monash University (Photo courtesy of Monash University).

X-Ray Imaging System Enables Scientists to See in Real Time How Effective Treatments are for Cystic Fibrosis

A new imaging approach allows researchers to monitor the effectiveness of a treatment for the life-threatening genetic disorder.   More...
25 Aug 2014

Single-Fraction Radiotherapy for Palliation of Bone Metastases Improves Quality of Life

Standardizing prescribing protocols for single-fraction radiation therapy for palliation of bone metastases could lead to cost savings and improvement in bone cancer patients’ quality of life, according to recent research.  More...
25 Aug 2014
Image: The ischemic penumbra is visible in some patients up to 24 hour after stroke by MRI scanning. Perfusion-weighted imaging can be used to show areas of ischemia and can be compared with the ischemic core, visible by diffusion-weighted imaging (Photo courtesy of sharinginginhealth dot ca, an open access training in healthcare resource).

Diffusion-Weighted MRI Becoming Major Tool to Diagnose Patients with Transient Ischemic Attacks

With the development of brain imaging, including cranial computed tomography, and particularly diffusion-weighted imaging-magnetic resonance imaging, the diagnosis of transient ischemic attacks has changed from time-based definition to a tissue-based one. DWI-MRI became an essential tool in the TIA workup.   More...
20 Aug 2014
Image: Agfa HealthCare’s DX-D Mobile Retrofit solution will allow hospitals an easy and affordable way to upgrade existing GE Healthcare’s AMX 4 and 4 plus mobile X-ray systems to direct radiography (DR) (Photo courtesy of Agfa Healthcare).

Retrofit Enables Cost-Effective Upgrade of Existing Mobile X-Ray Systems to Direct Radiography

A mobile retrofit system has been designed to be mounted on mobile X-ray systems to create an easy way for hospitals to go digital without having to replace existing mobile X-ray units.  More...
20 Aug 2014
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The Medical Imaging channel of HospiMedica deals with Radiography, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and similar items.