Erik L. Ridley[email protected]BreastNew mammo CAD approach lowers false positivesCHICAGO - A new computer-aided detection (CAD) technique shows promise for improving sensitivity for detecting breast masses on mammograms, according to researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor.December 1, 2008PACS/VNAWeb-based radiology dashboard aids in practice managementCHICAGO - A Web-based, real-time radiology dashboard can provide valuable information for radiology practice management, quality assurance, and patient care, according to research from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.November 30, 2008CTLung CAD holds up well in low-dose MDCT studiesComputer-aided detection (CAD) technology offers comparable performance in low-dose and standard-dose MDCT chest studies, according to research published in the British Journal of Radiology. The research team from Germany retrospectively evaluated chest CT examinations of 77 patients for pulmonary nodules.November 24, 2008Advanced VisualizationToshiba buys Barco's AV assetsMoving to bring 3D assets in-house, Toshiba Medical Systems has inked an agreement to purchase Barco's Advanced Visualization Imaging System (AVIS) division, which develops the company's Voxar advanced visualization software.November 20, 2008UltrasoundUltrasound can boost imaging use in developing countriesSmall, portable ultrasound units can play a valuable role in improving access to imaging technology in developing nations, according to research published in the December issue of the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine.November 20, 2008UltrasoundASE issues echocardiography contrast consensus statementThe American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) has released a consensus statement on the clinical applications of echocardiography contrast agents. Among other guidance, the statement provides details on how and when contrast agents should be used and also reviews the roles of physicians, sonographers, and nurses.November 10, 2008ISFujifilm Medical Systems USA(Booth 4039) Fuji and partner Empiric Systems of Morrisville, NC, will demonstrate their integrated RIS/PACS at the 2008 RSNA meeting.November 9, 2008PACS/VNAQStar Technologies(Booth 7031) QStar will again highlight its SntryPACS offering at the 2008 RSNA meeting in Chicago.November 6, 2008PACS/VNAHewlett-Packard(Booth 6622) Hewlett-Packard will focus on its Medical Archiving offering in its booth at McCormick Place.November 6, 2008PACS/VNAScImage(Booth 4013) ScImage plans to feature its BrickStorage technology for its offsite disaster recovery, business continuity, and telemedicine data center.November 6, 2008Previous PagePage 268 of 393Next PageTop StoriesCTNew benchmark helps monitor cumulative CT radiation doseThe findings highlight the need for systematic dose tracking and rigorous justification of imaging.Radiation Oncology/TherapyStudy questions routine use of radiotherapy after bone surgeryUltrasoundCEUS outshines color Doppler imaging for indeterminate kidney lesionsWomens ImagingWomen's Imaging MinnieCast, Episode 2: Risk-based vs. annual mammography screening, part 1Digital X-RayChest x-rays reveal atherosclerosis in patients undergoing amputations
