Medical Imaging

Pivotal Study Supports Use of Automated Breast Ultrasound for Cancer Screening
A multireader, multicase ROC reader study was performed to evaluate the sensitivity of automated breast ultrasound together with a screening mammograms in detecting breast cancer in women with dense breast tissue. More...03 Mar 2011
Radiation Helps Cure Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Cancer Risk Remains a Problem
Treatment for early stage Hodgkin's lymphoma is highly effective, however, experts disagree on the best approach: is chemotherapy adequate or does adding radiation therapy improve the outcome? A systematic review found a distinct advantage to combined therapy, at least in the short term. More...03 Mar 2011
In Other News
Ultrasound Fusion Imaging Provides Comparable Accuracy as CT, MRI for Bone, Soft Tissue Tumors
Image Interoperability Platform Facilitates Image Sharing, Exchange
Mobile Diagnostic Medical Imaging App Developed for Remote Diagnostic Viewing
Ultrasound Software Tool Measures Carotid Intima-Media Thickness
Ultrasound Guide Star Technology Allows Scientists to See Deep into Human Tissue
Radiologists, Vendors, Look beyond PACS and RIS
Imaging Solutions Enhance the Electronic Medical Record
Ultrasound System Designed for Musculoskeletal Anatomy
MRI Screening for Breast Cancer Recommended for Women with History of Radiotherapy
Campaign Established to Lower Radiation Dose in Pediatric Fluoroscopic Procedures
Study Shows High Imaging Costs for Defensive Purposes in Healthcare Spending
Younger Stroke Victims Benefit from Earlier MRIs
3D Mammography System Gains Approval in US
Outline Designed to Help Assess Benefits of New Imaging Modalities
New Agent Approved for Use with Bone Scans
Risk of Cancer Increases with Exposure to Low-Dose Radiation from Cardiac Imaging
Gadobutrol Injection for MRI of the Central Nervous System Approved for Use in the US
Delayed Enhancement MRI Technique May Predict, Prevent Strokes
Early Risk of Alzheimer's May Be Identified by Combining DTI-MR Brain Imaging and Genetic Analysis
Microbubble Ultrasound Offers More Targeted Breast Biopsies
Pacemaker System Receives Approval in US for MRI Environments
CT System Features Radiation Dose Check Software
Breast Care Day at European Congress of Radiology 2011
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