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Carestream installs extremity CT scanner
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Carestream Health has completed the first worldwide installation of its OnSight 3D extremity conebeam CT imaging system.
March 21, 2017
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Medic Vision points to new ACR FAQ on Smart Dose
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Image reconstruction software developer Medic Vision Imaging Solutions is directing attention to recently updated frequently asked questions (FAQ) from the American College of Radiology (ACR) on complying with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) XR-29 standard, also known as MITA Smart Dose.
March 20, 2017
ACC: CT detects blood clots that reduce valve motion
By Eric Barnes
CT detects small clots surrounding valve leaflets after transcatheter aortic valve replacement that are missed on echocardiography studies, concludes new research presented at the just-concluded American College of Cardiology (ACC) meeting in Washington, DC. Reduced valve motion after the procedure may be a sign of the condition, the researchers said.
March 19, 2017
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GE launches dedicated cardiac CT scanner at ACC
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare is introducing a dedicated CT scanner called CardioGraphe at this week's American College of Cardiology (ACC) meeting in Washington, DC.
March 16, 2017
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Siemens, HeartFlow collaborate on FFR-CT analysis
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Healthineers and cardiovascular software developer HeartFlow have entered into a collaboration to provide fractional flow reserve (FFR) CT analysis for coronary CT angiography.
March 16, 2017
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Blood test shows cancer recurrence before CT
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A blood test that identifies specific biomarkers can detect lung cancer recurrence before CT or PET/CT scans find evidence, according to research presented at the 2017 Multidisciplinary Thoracic Cancers Symposium in San Francisco.
March 16, 2017
Which orthopedic imaging options are the safest?
By Erik L. Ridley
Pediatric orthopedic imaging patients who need surgery often receive more x-rays and CT scans than nonsurgical patients, and orthopedic surgeons should seek options to reduce radiation exposure, according to research being presented this week at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2017 annual meeting.
March 14, 2017
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Counseling visits help patients understand CT screening
By Brian Casey
Individuals who completed counseling visits prior to CT lung cancer screening exams demonstrated greater knowledge of the studies after the sessions, including a better understanding of screening's benefits and harms, according to a study published in the March edition of Chest.
March 14, 2017
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CTA plus stress tests help predict heart attacks
By Kate Madden Yee
CT angiography (CTA) and CT stress myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) can help predict heart attacks -- and offer the benefit of being less invasive than the traditional combination of coronary angiography and SPECT MPI stress tests, according to a study published online March 14 in Radiology.
March 13, 2017
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Koning scores Vizient breast CT deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Breast CT developer Koning has won a contract to supply its breast CT technology to hospitals belonging to group purchasing organization Vizient's network.
March 9, 2017
Philips signs Phoenix Children's Hospital
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Philips Healthcare has expanded its collaboration with Phoenix Children's Hospital in Arizona by inking a new 15-year agreement valued at up to $65 million.
March 6, 2017
JACC: CT CAC scoring helps screen for CAD
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring with CT can be useful in screening for coronary artery disease (CAD), identifying heart disease as early as decades before symptoms first appear, according to a review published March 6 in JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging.
March 6, 2017
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