Medical Imaging
Recommendations Endorsed for Contrast Agent Use in Cardiac Ultrasound Imaging
An American echocardiography society recently supported the use of contrast agents, used to enhance echocardiogram images, and provided a guide for physicians who may be hesitant to use the contrast agents following a 2007 U.S. Food and Drug administration black box warning. More...25 Nov 2008
CT Perfusion Efficacy Diagnosing Acute Ischemic Stroke Demonstrated in Study
Research shows that CT perfusion imaging may dramatically improve fast and accurate stroke diagnosis, enabling physicians to provide more targeted care and helping avoid potentially life-threatening complications of "clot buster" therapy. More...24 Nov 2008
CT Perfusion Effective for Monitoring Treatment Response to Hepatocellular Carcinoma
A new study was initiated to prospectively evaluate the changes in parameters of CT perfusion imaging pre- and post-transarterial chemoembolization of hepatocellular carcinoma in different treatment response groups, and to correlate the changes with various responses. More...24 Nov 2008
Radiotherapy Using Tangential Fields Increase Risk of Cancer in Other Breast
Women with breast cancer treated with radiotherapy using tangential fields, where radiation is directed at an angle to the breast, after lumpectomy show increased risk of breast cancer in the other breast. More...24 Nov 2008
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Sticky Tape Phenomena Generates X-Rays
Collaboration Initiated for Heart Disease Research
Digital Radiography Software To Enhance Image Processing and Workflow
Partnership To Provide Hybrid Systems for Surgical, Imaging, and Interventional Needs
CT Colonography Application Provides Automated Segmentation
PET/CT Using New Imaging Agent an Improvement over Current Standard
Monitoring Broken Bones Using a Wireless Bone Monitor
Efficiency of MRI as Internal ‘Thermometer' Improved
Healthcare IT Systems Expanded with DICOM Course
Radiotherapy Schedule Shorter with 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy
Molecular Imaging Relates Fibromyalgia Symptoms to Functional Brain Abnormalities
Sensitive Ultrasound Technology Detects Early-Stage Cancer
Treating Lung Cancer Patients Using New Radiotherapy Technology
Breast Lesion Tracking Developed for CAD Technology
EU Funded-Project To Address Uneven Spread of Radiology Across Europe
Imaging Collaboration Spans Acquisition and Analysis
Decision Support Software To Assist in the Differential Diagnosis of Dementia
Web Portal Provides Real Time Access to Imaging Equipment Service Data
Neuroimaging a Brain as It Learns To See
Ultrasound Screening Criteria Proposed for Diagnosing Polycystic Kidney Disease
Computed Radiography System Developed for Point of Care
3D Doppler Ultrasound Used To Help Detect Breast Cancer
New MRI Technique May Identify Cervical Cancer Early
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