Medical Imaging
Ultrasound Use Investigated to Treat Cancer
According to a Canadian researcher, studying the complex relationship between cells and sound could translate into big advances in cancer treatment, including more effective treatment monitoring, less invasive procedures, and healthcare savings. More...15 Sep 2009
Viability of Bone Marrow Stem Cells Revealed Using Novel MRI Tracking Methods
There is no known cure for neurodegenerative diseases such as Huntington's, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's. But new hope, in the form of stem cells created from the patient's own bone marrow, can now be found--and literally seen--in laboratories. More...11 Sep 2009
Increased Image Analysis Capabilities Designed for Cardiovascular Ultrasound Evaluation
A new ultrasound workstation provides comprehensive capabilities for cardiology, general imaging, obstetrics/gynecology, and vascular screening, including the syngo Arterial Health Package for semiautomated carotid intima-media thickness measurements. More...11 Sep 2009
Mapping Study Suggests Brain Shrinkage in Obese Elderly could Increase Alzheimer's Risk
Elderly people who are overweight or obese tend to have less tissue in certain areas of the brain, suggesting they might be at greater risk for dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and other cognition-impairing disorders, according to recent research. More...11 Sep 2009
Wide Bore MR System Addresses Need for Larger Systems with High-Quality Imaging
As the need for wider MR systems increases, the industry has struggled over technology hurdles preventing larger systems from providing advanced image quality. Addressing this issue, a new MRI system has been developed with a wider bore that provides the most advanced image quality, in fewer scans. More...09 Sep 2009
In Other News
Merge Healthcare Confirma Acquisition Set to Increase Global Access to CAD Medical Imaging Technology
Portable SPECT System Developed for Brain Imaging
Canadian Hospital improves Internal Workflow with Integrated PACS
Chemical Imaging Technique Devised to Help Treat Atherosclerosis
MRI Blood Flow Simulation Helps Plan Pediatric Heart Surgery
ShearWave Elastography Ultrasound Provides New Diagnostic Capabilities in the US Healthcare Market
HD PET/CT Scanner Captures Images in 10 Minutes
Inflammation May Be Cause of Fatigue Tied to Radiotherapy
Kinetic Variables Most Useful for Detecting Malignant MRI-Detected Breast Lesions
Research Shows Effectiveness of Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy for Spinal Tumors
PET/CT Image Fusion Module Integrates with PACS for More Efficiency
Diffusion MRI Tracks Memories and May Detect Alzheimer's at Early Stage
Tumor Imaging Improved by Oxygen Nanosensor Technology
New Technology Predicts Brain Tumors That Will Respond to Drug Treatment
Brain Damage Seen on MR Scans May Predict Memory Loss in Old Age
MRI May Cause More Harm than Good in Newly Diagnosed Early Breast Cancer
Ultrasound Outperforms Symptom Analysis in Detecting Ovarian Cancer
CR Cassette Developed with Embedded Antiscatter Grid for Greater Productivity, Positioning, and Flexibility
Cardiovascular Risk After Ischemic Attack Predicted by Ultrasound
High-Field Postmortem MRI a Feasible and Less Invasive Alternative to Conventional Fetal Autopsy
Outsourcing of IT Requirements Could Promote All-Round Benefits
MRI May Help to Diagnose, Stage, and Treat Diabetes
Proprietary Technologies Developed for the Medical Software Development Community
The Medical Imaging channel of HospiMedica deals with Radiography, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and similar items.







