Medical Imaging
Sharp Decline Seen in Use of Cardiac Nuclear Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
There has been a substantial decrease in the use of nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging since 2006, an imaging modality used to detect areas of the heart with decreased blood flow, a decline that cannot be justified by an increase in other imaging methods, according to recent findings. More...15 Apr 2014
Collaboration Expands Capacity for Proton Therapy Clinical Research and Patient Treatments
Varian Medical Systems and the Paul Scherrer Institute are extending an existing collaboration in the field of proton therapy to offer patients more accurate cancer treatments using intensity-modulated proton therapy. More...14 Apr 2014

Ultrasound Imaging System Enhancements Include High Definition Transducers, Sophisticated Elastography, and Tissue Strain Analysis
New features designed for a range of ultrasound systems include enhanced image quality with a large 21.5-inch LCD monitor, HD transducers, optimized contrast agent imaging technologies, and more powerful image processing with 50% greater pixel density. More...14 Apr 2014
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