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Chicago health system doubles cancer detection rate with GE's automated breast ultrasound
by Lauren Dubinsky 03/10/2017Clinical trial underway to investigate efficacy
ZOLL scores FDA approval for its Hospital Wearable Defibrillator
by Lauren Dubinsky 03/10/2017Treats patients within 60 seconds
Study finds mobile stroke units treat patients two times faster than regular ambulances
by Lauren Dubinsky 03/09/2017Challenges still need to be ironed out
Global market for ultrasound image analysis software to reach $1.2 billion by 2025
by Lauren Dubinsky 03/09/2017Using software to offset the cost of conventional diagnostics
UCLA brings deep learning to interventional radiology
by Lauren Dubinsky 03/08/2017New tool automatically answers referring clinicians' questions
Researchers are developing an army of tiny MR-powered robots to deliver cancer drugs
by Lauren Dubinsky 03/08/2017Prototype for animal testing in the works
CT technique may spot heart disease before symptoms appear
by Lauren Dubinsky 03/07/2017Researchers find sufficient evidence to support routine screening
Philips signs 15-year, $65 million strategic partnership with Phoenix Children's Hospital
by Lauren Dubinsky 03/07/2017Machine learning will be a major focus
F-18-fluciclovine PET/CT better targets radiotherapy for recurrent prostate cancer
by Lauren Dubinsky 03/06/2017May increase disease-free survival
Philips partners with LabPON to develop massive digital pathology database
by Lauren Dubinsky 03/06/2017Creating deep learning algorithms for the clinical lab
ACR and other groups urge Congress to pass CT colonography act
by Lauren Dubinsky 03/03/2017Legislation would mandate Medicare coverage of the exam
New heart attack test can diagnose patients in under two hours, study finds
by Lauren Dubinsky 03/03/201740 percent of ER patients are eligible
Philips unveils Access CT at ECR
by Lauren Dubinsky 03/02/2017Budget-friendly system does more with advanced applications
New Ga-68 tracer detects atheroscloerotic plaques better than FDG: study
by Lauren Dubinsky 03/02/2017May detect heart attack and stroke before symptoms occur
New 3T Siemens MR adjusts itself for personalized imaging
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/28/2017The Magnetom Vida with BioMatrix technology is on display at ECR
Mayo Clinic team develops 3-D printed scaffold for ACL reconstruction
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/27/2017Bioabsorbable screws may be alternative to metallic implants
Philips' ElastQ Imaging gets FDA nod for use with EPIQ ultrasounds
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/27/2017A patient-friendly alternative to liver biopsy
New study questions benefits of IV fluids in contrast agent procedures
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/24/2017Evidence shows no benefits in renal function, significant costs
True 3D from EchoPixel helps physicians perform valve replacement
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/24/2017How virtual reality can make surgery less invasive
Lantheus and GE plan to continue development of flurpiridaz F 18
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/23/2017PET tracer may improve CAD detection with less dose exposure than SPECT
Will PET and SPECT become 'go-to' imaging methods for the brain?
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/23/2017Applications abound, but lack of training stands in the way
Researchers establish national dose levels for 10 common adult CT exams
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/22/2017Reducing the variables in radiation exposure
New evidence that prostate radiotherapy should be complete in four to five weeks
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/22/2017Penn expert calls for hypofractionated treatment
New tomosynthesis technique may eliminate need for 2-D mammo
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/21/2017Study shows promise for synthesized mammo based on tomo exam
MR breast screening benefits women at average risk
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/21/2017It isn't just for those at high risk, finds new study
Philips launches its IntelliSpace Enterprise Edition platform at HIMSS17
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/20/2017Managed service for hospital-wide health care informatics
Cardiologists sharpen their focus on preventing heart disease
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/20/2017Checking in with the rapid evolution of stent technology
Siemens unveils its global Digital Ecosystem platform at HIMSS
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/20/2017Turning big data into smart data
Global MR systems market to reach $7.52 billion by 2021
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/17/2017MR-compatible pacemakers are a major driver
Researchers use biocompatible 3-D tracking system to improve robotic surgery
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/17/2017More accurate than conventional methods
Using SPECT to differentiate Alzheimer's from late-onset depression
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/16/2017Researchers gain insight into the psychology of late-life cognitive decline
Radiotherapy for breast cancer elevates risk of second primary lung cancer
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/16/2017Patients need to be carefully monitored
Study predicts 45 percent of U.S. population will have cardiovascular disease by 2035
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/15/2017Costs will exceed $1 trillion annually
MIT researchers develop alternative to gadolinium-based MR contrast agents
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/15/2017Iron oxide nanoparticle safe for patients with kidney failure
ASTRO updates guideline on palliative radiation therapy for bone metastases
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/14/2017Single-fraction RT may close treatment gap
Hologic acquires aesthetics company Cynosure for $1.65 billion
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/14/2017High-growth medical aesthetics segment valued at $2 billion
Siemens gets FDA nod for budget-friendly MAGNETOM Sempra 1.5T MR
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/13/2017Bringing 10-minute brain scans to small practices
Laser-based medical camera spots those at risk of stroke and heart attack
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/13/2017Conventional radiological techniques weren't cutting it
Researchers create device that imitates human kidney function
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/10/2017'Organ on a chip' can be used to predict drug response
Siemens' PETNET to manufacture investigational tau imaging agent
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/10/2017Phase III clinical trial of [F-18]MK-6240 slated for 2018
Cardiologists repair toddler's pulmonary arteries with help from 3-D printed heart model
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/09/2017CT images were used to create model
False positives deter women from future mammo screenings
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/09/2017Greater outreach and education needed for these patients
New study clashes with USPSTF recommendations for LDCT lung cancer screening
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/08/2017Stringent eligibility criteria may be more cost-effective
Dense breast tissue is a risk factor for secondary breast cancer, study finds
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/08/2017May have implications for newly diagnosed patients and survivors
New technique interprets brain tumor tissue in three minutes
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/07/2017May eliminate need for pathologist review
Dense breast MR protocol showing promise at Seattle radiology center
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/07/2017Allows breast MR exams at a tenth of the conventional cost
New PET radiotracer for prostate cancer found to be safe and effective
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/02/2017May also help in targeting treatment
Up close and personal with ECRI and technology hazard prevention
by Lauren Dubinsky 02/01/2017Workshop sheds light on key issues hospitals must address
Study finds contrast for CT does not cause acute kidney injury
by Lauren Dubinsky 01/30/2017Not everyone is convinced of controversial findings
Study finds examining younger women with DEXA may reduce fractures
by Lauren Dubinsky 01/30/2017Screening can start at age 30 instead of 65