Medical Imaging

Saving Back Pain Patients from X-Rays with Electrogoniometer Technology
Patients who have undergone extensive back surgery and who require additional X-rays to track their progress may soon have access to a noninvasive, non-X-ray device that assesses spinal movement, a technology that avoids the X-rays and repeated radiation exposure. More...20 Jan 2014

Tomosynthesis Application More Sensitive Than Chest X-Ray Detecting Lung Nodules
A new tomosynthesis tool provides enhanced detection and management of lung cancer patients and is 7.5 times more sensitive than chest X-ray without decreased specificity in identifying patients who require follow-up. More...16 Jan 2014
Computer-Controlled Couch Used to Direct Radiotherapy to Tumors
Swiveling patients around on a computer-controlled, rotating table could deliver high doses of radiotherapy to tumors more rapidly than current technology, while sparing vulnerable organs such as the eyes, heart, brain, and bowel. More...16 Jan 2014
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Younger, Just Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients Often Undergo Unnecessary Imaging, Staging Procedures
New Nanomaterial Promises Enhanced Detection and Treatment of Breast Cancer
MRI of Rectal Cancer Provides the Data to Improve Survival Odds
Nipple Aspirate Test Not a Replacement for Mammography
Some Older Breast Cancer Patients May Not Need Radiotherapy
Elastography Technique Helps Determine Liver Fibrosis
Mammography Screening Intervals May Affect Breast Cancer Prognosis
Breast Cancer Risk Linked to Breast Density Alterations as Women Age
Quality Management System Developed for CT Technology
New Hand-Held OCT Device to Simplify Early Detection of Retinal Disease
Optoacoustic Breast Imaging Technology May Help Reduce Negative Biopsies for Breast Cancer
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