Medical Imaging
Reducing Planning CT Dose Lowers Dose of CT Fluoroscopy for Spine Injections
The radiation dose for a CT fluoroscopy is approximately half that for traditional fluoroscopy to guide epidural steroid injections; however, the dose is substantially more than conventional fluoroscopy when a full lumbar planning CT scan is performed as part of the CT-guided procedure, a new study revealed. More...11 Oct 2011
Expert Panel Created to Provide Patient-Centric Solutions to Improve, Streamline Delivery of Care
A US medical company announced the development of an advisory board to share clinical expertise and provide consultation on new models of care and emerging trends focused on the patient-centric experience. More...11 Oct 2011

Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy Has Less Harmful Rectal Side Effects
Men with localized prostate cancer treated with intensity-modulated radiation therapy have more than one-quarter fewer late bowel and rectal side effects and a statistically improved lower dose of radiation to the bladder and rectum. More...10 Oct 2011
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Short Ultrasound Pulses Used to Reach Neurons Through Blood-Brain Barrier
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Ultra-Low Dose CT Technology Provides Extreme Image Clarity
Imaging Technology to Locate Prostate Cancer Spread Earlier
Mobile App Receives FDA Clearance for Diagnostic Image Viewing on Smart Phones, Tablets
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Digital Radiography Detectors Provide Increased Sensitivity for Higher Image Quality
Joint Program Established to Maximize Opportunities of Evolving PACS Technology
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Pain Meter in Development Using fMRI Scans and Computer Algorithms
Imaging Technologies Evaluate Effectiveness of Heart Drug
Spinal Digital Subtraction Angiography Deemed to Be Safe and Effective
Virtual Radiologic Partners with Medical Charity to Deliver Patient Care to Underserved Countries
Major PACS Upgrade Program Initiated Across Scotland
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Varian Medical Systems to Acquire Calypso Medical Technologies for Radiotherapy, Radiosurgery Tracking Tumor Motion Technology
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