Medical Imaging

Hepatic Function SPECT Testing Before and During Radiotherapy Can Help in Treatment Planning for Liver Cancer Patients
Monitoring the hepatic function of unresectable liver cancer patients evaluated by 99mTc-labeled iminodiacetic acid used with SPECT imaging before and during radiation therapy provides critical data that could guide more customized treatment plans and reduce risks of liver injury, according to recent research. More...26 Feb 2013

Clinical Information System Offers Access to Multispecialty Patient Imaging
A new imaging clinical information system unifies patient records by incorporating and linking multifacility and multidepartmental imaging data, providing clinicians with information to support continuity and effectiveness of patient care. More...25 Feb 2013
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