Medical Imaging
MRI Identifies High Prevalence of Abnormalities in Osteoarthritis Patients
A new study’s findings revealed that MRI detected a high incidence of abnormalities associated with knee osteoarthritis in middle-aged and elderly patients that had no evidence of knee osteoarthritis in X-ray images. More...11 Sep 2012
Merge Engages New York Investment Bank to Explore, Assess Strategic Options
Merge Healthcare announced that its board of directors has retained Allen & Company, an investment bank, to help in investigating and evaluating a wide range of strategic alternatives, including, but not limited to, a sale of the company or a business combination. More...11 Sep 2012
CT Angiography and Perfusion Effective in Assessing Coronary Artery Disease
An imaging strategy that incorporates noninvasive computed tomography angiography and CT myocardial perfusion imaging has been shown in a recent study to have high level of diagnostic accuracy for identifying patients with flow-limiting coronary artery disease in need of myocardial revascularization. More...10 Sep 2012
Coronary CT Angiography Noninvasively Detects Coronary Artery Disease
Among patients with suspected or known coronary artery disease, use of a screening test that utilizes computational fluid dynamics to draw on specific data from computed tomographic angiography imaging demonstrated improved diagnostic accuracy vs. CT angiography alone for the diagnosis of ischemia. More...06 Sep 2012
In Other News
CT System with Visualization Software Provides High-Speed Body Coverage and Comfort to Elderly and Bariatric Patients
Small Bowel X-Rays, CT Enterography May Be Replaced by MR Enterography for Children with Crohn Disease
No Evidence That PET and PET/CT Has Advantages in Screening for Ovarian Cancer
MRI and Multidimensional Brain Measurements Can Calculate Child’s Age
MRI Reveals Brain Blood Flow Alterations in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Canadian CT Head Rules Superior to New Orleans Criteria in Predicting Neurosurgical Intervention
Ultrasound-Based Renal Denervation Used to Treat Resistant Hypertension
Image-Enabled Enterprise EMR Solution Provides Anywhere, 24/7 Access from Any Browser
Specialized Noninvasive Imaging Technology Successfully Used to Examine Epilepsy Patients
Novel Imaging Technology Improves Image Quality, Lessens Radiation
Increased Risk of Death Not Seen in Breast Cancer Patients with High-Density Mammograms
Report Sees Slowing Growth in PET Scans
Philips Introduces AlluraClarity X-Ray System in Ghent Hospital
Lower-Dose Molecular Breast Imaging Possible for Single-Head Imaging Systems
Siemens Healthcare to Acquire Ultrasound Equipment Systems Manufacturer
Toshiba Launches Advanced Features Cardiovascular Package for Aplio
16-Element MR Flexible Coil System Expands Exam Capabilities
PET Systems Receive ISO Certification and CE Marking
Widescreen Color Radiology Display Offers Flexibility and Cost-Effectiveness to the Reading Room
Radiation After Lumpectomy Better for Most Older, Early-Stage Breast Cancer Patients
Hybrid Medical Imaging Technology May Provide New Window into Cancer Mechanisms
Hybrid OR Imaging System Moves Along Defined Pathways, Guided by Laser
Wireless Detector Offers Irradiation Side-Sampling Technology
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