Clinical News: Page 1453

Move over tomo? Dedicated breast CT has bright future

By Kate Madden Yee

Although it's still an investigational modality, dedicated breast CT offers distinct benefits for diagnostic workup compared to other imaging modalities, according to an article published online in the Breast Journal.

September 30, 2014

Barco: Survey highlights radiology challenges

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Barco said that a recent survey conducted by research firm the MarkeTech Group found that radiologists want better image quality and display ergonomics, along with more efficient workflow.

September 29, 2014

CT lung screening debate flares anew; the dismemberment of radiology PACS

By Brian Casey

September 29, 2014

AccuBoost signs Calif. customer

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Women's health firm AccuBoost has added Oncology Therapies of Vista in Vista, CA, to its client list.

September 29, 2014

Carestream reaches Vita CR milestone

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Carestream Health said it has shipped its 15,000th Vita computed radiography (CR) system worldwide.

September 29, 2014

JAMA editorials seek middle ground in Medicare payment for CT lung screening

By Eric Barnes

Two new editorials in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggest new ways to navigate the gulf between advocates and skeptics of CT lung cancer screening by placing limitations -- for now, at least -- on the screening of Medicare-aged smokers.

September 29, 2014

AHA statement urges radiation talks with patients

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Healthcare providers should take the time to help patients understand why radiation-bearing cardiac imaging scans are needed and explain the benefits and risks before scans are performed, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) published online September 29 in Circulation.

September 29, 2014

CapMed+ unveils financing program

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

CapMed+ has launched a same-day financing program for replacement parts for CT, MRI, x-ray, and other medical equipment.

September 29, 2014

Use of SPECT MPI exercise stress continues to decline

By Wayne Forrest

The convenience of pharmacologic stress agents and an increase in patient mobility issues are contributing to a decades-long decline in the use of exercise stress for SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI), according to a study presented at the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology annual meeting.

September 29, 2014

AuntMinnie.com Ultrasound Insider

By Erik L. Ridley

September 28, 2014

FDA recognizes Guerbet for solving Ethiodol shortage

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Guerbet has received recognition from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for alleviating a drug shortage of its Ethiodol (ethiodized oil) contrast agent.

September 28, 2014

MDCT study ties aortic calcification to mortality

By Eric Barnes

Both total aortic calcium load and calcium density measured by MDCT are associated with increased mortality risk, according to a new study in the September 23 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

September 25, 2014

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