Medical Imaging
Project to Develop Breast Biopsy System Offering Real-Time Monitoring, Guidance
The objective of a European Union-funded project is to develop a breast biopsy system guided by 3D real-time positron emission mammography imaging and offering real-time guidance and correction of the needle trajectory for higher accuracy and efficiency in tumor sampling. More...03 Dec 2013
320-Detector CT Imaging as Effective as Invasive Tests to Evaluate Heart Blockages
An ultrafast, 320-detector CT scanner that shows both anatomy within coronary arteries and blood flow can effectively decide which patients require or do not require an invasive procedure to identify coronary blockages. More...03 Dec 2013
CT Technology Reveals Secrets Gleaned from Mummies, Tigers, Mammoths
The second International Day of Radiology, sponsored by ESR, RSNA, and the ACR was planned to promote greater awareness of the value that radiology contributes to healthcare, and to improve understanding of the role radiologists play in healthcare. More...27 Nov 2013

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Rising Use of Breast MRI Scans in the United States
Digital Breast Tomosynthesis System Approved for Use in Europe
Combined Ultrasound Technologies Provide “One Stop Shop” Evaluation of Cardiovascular Disease Risk
PACS Support Agreement Renewed by Sectra and Philips Healthcare
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Streamlined Hospital Budgets Prepare Europe for Upswing in Refurbished Medical Imaging Equipment
Single Radiotherapy Session for Breast Cancer an Option to Daily Postop Treatments
Colorectal Cancer Patients’ Liver Metastases Treated Effectively with Radioembolization Therapy
MRI Contrast Agent Offered Through Novel Technology Agreement
Imaging Shows Pleasure, Pain Brain Signals Disrupted in Fibromyalgia Patients
MR, Vessel Architectural Imaging May Predict Tumor Response to Antiangiogenic Drugs
International Day of Radiology Emphasizes Lung Imaging and Advances in Radiology Research
Dosimeter System Designed for Quality Assurance in Diagnostic X-ray Applications
New Version of Reporting Information System Expands Capabilities of RIS
Next-Generation Image Processing Software for Digital Radiography Offer More Detailed Images and Workflow Improvements
Computer-Aided Image Diagnostic Designed for Enhanced Breast Tumor Diagnosis
Determining How Low Energy Electrons Damage DNA May Enhance Radiation Protection Strategies
Fusing MR with Ultrasound for Quicker, Less Invasive Breast Cancer Biopsies
Hosted, Pay-Per-Study RIS/PACS Launched in Latin America
Urologists Criticize Flawed Findings Regarding Prostate Cancer Treatment
Pain Processes in Tennis Elbow Visualized with PET scanning
Neuroimaging Research Provides Clues into the Inner Workings of Cognitive Fatigue in MS Patients
Bangladesh Cancer Clinics to Fight Cervical Cancer with World Bank Tender
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