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AAOS: QCT finds low bone density in lumbar fusion patients
By Erik L. Ridley
Preoperative quantitative CT (QCT) scans in patients about to receive spinal fusion surgery show that many have low bone density that was previously undiagnosed, according to research presented March 12 at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) in Las Vegas.
March 11, 2019
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ACC: Physicians omit CT CAC scores in 50% of cancer cases
By Abraham Kim
Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores from CT scans could help inform treatment decisions for cancer patients at risk of heart disease -- but the scores are only being reported 50% of the time, according to a presentation at the upcoming American College of Cardiology (ACC) meeting in New Orleans.
March 7, 2019
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NEMA releases updated CT Dose Check standard
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has released an updated version of its CT Dose Check standard for CT scanners.
March 6, 2019
Patients of all races offer positive review of CT exams
By Abraham Kim
How did a diverse patient population rate their experiences of undergoing a CT exam? Very favorably, for the most part, according to a study by U.S. and Australian researchers, who reported their findings in an article published online March 1 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
March 6, 2019
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Carestream installs extremity CT in Green Bay
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Carestream Health has installed its OnSight 3D extremity CT scanner at Bellin Health Titletown Sports Medicine and Orthopedics in Green Bay, WI.
March 5, 2019
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Dedicated breast CT shows promise for cancer screening
By Kate Madden Yee
A dedicated breast CT scanner that features a photon-counting detector produces high-quality images at a low radiation dose. The findings indicate that the CT scanner could be a useful tool for breast cancer screening, according to a study published online March 2 in Investigative Radiology.
March 5, 2019
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IAEA offers CT radiation protection course in Spanish
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has launched a Spanish version of its CT radiation dose management course.
March 4, 2019
CathWorks names new CFO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Israeli imaging analysis software developer CathWorks has appointed Mike Feher to the posts of vice president of finance and chief financial officer (CFO).
March 3, 2019
New technique may improve CT scanner calibration
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Scientists from the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a method for standardizing the measurement of x-rays emitted by different CT scanners. They describe the method in an article recently published in PLOS One.
March 3, 2019
CT system developers utilize AI to boost patient care
By Abraham Kim
Disease detection with CT has benefited greatly from advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) software during the past year. To make the case at the ECR 2019 technical exhibition, many vendors are dedicating their CT booth presentations to the integration of AI into the modality. The rewards for patient care are visible for all delegates to see during this week's congress.
March 1, 2019
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Alphenix angio unit leads Canon offerings at ECR
By Brian Casey
VIENNA - The European launch of its new Alphenix interventional angiography system is the major highlight in the booth of Canon Medical Systems at ECR 2019 this week. Other important products being shown include a new entry-level CT scanner for the global market and new global illumination software.
March 1, 2019
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Bayer debuts new CT contrast injector at ECR 2019
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Bayer is displaying its new Medrad Centargo CT injector at ECR 2019 in Vienna.
February 28, 2019
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