Medical Imaging

First MR-Safe and CT-Compatible Neurosurgical Horseshoe Headrest Provides Nonrigid Positioning
An MRI-safe and CT-compatible neurosurgical horseshoe headrest provides nonrigid head positioning for pediatric and adult patients during brain surgery and intraoperative imaging in a surgical theater system. More...03 Mar 2014
Market Agreement Established for Next-Generation Software to Enable MRI-Guided, Catheter-Based Procedures
MRI Interventions and Siemens Healthcare have signed an agreement to co-develop and market a next-generation software platform that will enable minimally invasive catheter-based procedures to be performed under the guidance of real-time MRI. More...03 Mar 2014

POC Ultrasound Provides Quality Care to Sports Team
A point-of-care ultrasound system is helping the medical services team at a British rugby club to diagnose and monitor musculoskeletal injuries, providing valuable information to help in the treatment and rehabilitation of players. More...27 Feb 2014

Proton Therapy for Prostate Cancer Patients Offers Long-Term Patient Survival with Optimal Quality of Life
Five years after having proton therapy for the treatment of early- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer, 99% of men are cancer-free and with excellent quality of life, according to new findings. Three-quarters of those patients with high-risk prostate cancer are also disease-free. More...26 Feb 2014
In Other News
MRI Study to Offer New Strategies for Chronic Kidney Disease Treatments
Ultrafast CT Scanner Designed for Optimized Cardiology
Dressing Designed to Prevent Skin Reactions During Radiation Therapy
Partnership Established to Improve Medical Software Interfacing
Findings of Canadian Mammography Study Disputed by American Radiology and Breast Imaging Societies
4D Blood Flow MRI Technology Detects Aortic Disease and May Predict Complications
Partnership to Provide Surgical Navigation Capabilities to a Portable CT Scanner
New Imaging IT Technologies Show Improvements Across the Board
MR Radiation Oncology Suite Provides Consistent Patient Positioning, Effectively Characterizes Cancer
Dense Breast Tissue Not Problematic for Molecular Breast Imaging
Multifunctional Nanoparticle Targets Blood Vessel Plaques
First Lung Cancer Patients Treated Using MRI-Guided Radiotherapy
Radiation’s Link to Higher Mortality Underscored by Largest-Ever Study of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma Patients
Innovative Mammography Technology Increases Detection Rate
Imaging Shows Unique Brain Region Tied to Higher Cognitive Abilities
Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Suspected Appendicitis in Children Deemed Effective Front-Line Tool
Screening Mammography for Most Women Recommended Every Two Years
Brachytherapy Provides Lower Rate of Breast Preservation for Older Women
MRI and Automated Surface Mesh Modeling Analysis Reveal Changes in Brain Anatomy in Women with Multiple Sclerosis and Depression
Imaging Technologies That Predict Cognitive Development Studied
Imaging Clinical Information System Transfer Expands Medical Imaging Sharing, Collaboration Across Healthcare Information Exchanges
For Younger Women, Study Reveals Mammography Saves Lives
Free Web-Based Application Designed to Streamline Medical Image Interpretation
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