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CMS data show wide variations in CT, MR use across U.S.
By Kate Madden Yee
Newly available data from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) show that wide variations in the use of brain CT and lumbar MR imaging exist across the U.S., according to a study published online in Radiology. The findings could help policymakers tailor interventions to curb overuse among providers.
February 17, 2015
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Toshiba upgrades CT scanner with metal artifact reduction
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Toshiba America Medical Systems has upgraded an Aquilion One CT scanner at Memorial University Medical Center with its new metal-artifact reduction technology.
February 16, 2015
Mobile CT for stroke; questions on breast density laws; new breast CT scanner
By Brian Casey
February 11, 2015
Firm develops compound to protect from radiation damage
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Humanetics has developed a proprietary compound designed to protect healthy tissue from the damaging effects of radiation, such as from routine CT scans and x-rays.
February 11, 2015
Mobile stroke unit with CT scanner speeds care in Cleveland
By Eric Barnes
A mobile stroke treatment unit with a CT scanner and medical personnel aboard is dramatically cutting time-to-treatment decisions for Cleveland stroke patients. Clot-busting drugs were provided in nearly half the usual time, according to a study presented at this week's 2015 International Stroke Conference.
February 11, 2015
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Koning positions breast CT scanner as 1-stop diagnostic shop
By Kate Madden Yee
With approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration now in hand for its breast CT scanner, Koning plans to market the 3D system as the ultimate one-stop diagnostic workup tool. Breast screening applications will have to wait, however, pending further study.
February 10, 2015
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CMS ruling adds to CT screening's momentum; cardiac PET/MRI; women in radiology
By Brian Casey
February 9, 2015
ASTRO lauds CMS CT lung cancer screening decision
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is lauding the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) decision to provide coverage for annual lung cancer screening with low-dose CT for those at highest risk for lung cancer.
February 9, 2015
Lung-RADS cuts false positives in CT lung screening -- at a price
By Eric Barnes
The Lung-RADS classification system for dealing with suspicious findings on CT lung cancer screening exams may be a double-edged sword, reducing false positives but also sensitivity, according to a new study published February 10 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
February 9, 2015
Radiology in India: Trends in medical imaging technology
By Dr. Saurabh Jha
We continue our series on radiology in India with a new article from Dr. Saurabh Jha on the diffusion of medical imaging technology in the country. Dr. Jha explains the various segments of the Indian healthcare sector and reviews the market prospects for each imaging modality.
February 8, 2015
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Primary care providers slow to order CT lung cancer screening
By Eric Barnes
Primary care providers are often unaware of current guidelines on CT lung cancer screening, and they are ordering few scans for their patients at risk, according to a new survey in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention. Countering this trend is key if CT screening is to reduce lung cancer mortality.
February 8, 2015
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CMS issues final CT lung cancer screening approval
By Eric Barnes
In a major victory for individuals at high risk for lung cancer, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its final decision memo on CT lung cancer screening. The current version contains several changes from last fall's draft decision memo, including an adjustment of screening age.
February 4, 2015
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