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MRI's view of carotid artery helps predict cardiovascular risk

By Wayne Forrest

Using MRI to image carotid artery plaque can accurately predict future cardiovascular events such as strokes and heart attacks in people with no history of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study published online March 4 in Radiology.

March 3, 2014

Short-term follow-up OK for BI-RADS 3 lesions on MRI

By Kate Madden Yee

The malignancy rate is comparable for lesions detected at mammography and those found on MRI that are probably benign, which means that short-term follow-up is acceptable for women with no history of breast cancer, according to a new study published in the March issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

March 3, 2014

OR Technology to launch new wireless DR at ECR

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Image processing and PACS firm OR Technology is planning to introduce a new wireless digital radiography (DR) system at next week's ECR 2014 in Vienna.

March 2, 2014

VuCOMP signs Fla. customer

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Computer-aided detection (CAD) developer VuCOMP has installed its M-Vu CAD and M-Vu Breast Density software at a Florida facility.

March 2, 2014

MILabs wins Japanese contract

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Preclinical imaging developer MILabs has installed its Vector+/CT system at Kanazawa University in Japan.

March 2, 2014

CT protocol review calls for consistency, teamwork

By Eric Barnes

Refining your CT protocols is a great way to accomplish a number of goals, including radiation dose reduction, workflow efficiency, and meeting new accreditation requirements. A team approach is best for the task, according to a new article that offers guidance in the March Journal of the American College of Radiology.

March 2, 2014

ICR offers Burj Khalifa promotion during ECR 2014

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Organizers of the International Congress of Radiology (ICR) are offering a special promotion during next week's ECR 2014 in Vienna.

March 2, 2014

Varian signs 1st Myanmar customer

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Varian Medical Systems has delivered a medical linear accelerator and high-dose-rate brachytherapy system to Yangon General Hospital, a 1,500-bed hospital in Myanmar.

February 27, 2014

Nuclear medicine research funding available

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Funding is now available for targeted radiochemistry and associated technology development for integrated nuclear medicine research and training with human application.

February 27, 2014

Breast cancer screening follow-up varies widely

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Wide variations exist in the diagnostic testing used for breast cancer screening follow-up, according to a new report from global consulting and actuarial firm Milliman.

February 27, 2014

Volpara to highlight volumetric software research at ECR

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Volpara Solutions plans to highlight the role of its suite of volumetric software tools in a number of large clinical trials, national breast cancer screening programs, and hospitals at the upcoming ECR 2014.

February 27, 2014

Back problems? Skip the imaging, skip the surgery

By Eric Barnes

Back pain is a huge global problem that ranks among the top 10 causes of disability. However, despite billions in medical costs, neither imaging nor surgery does patients much good most of the time, said Total Radiology keynote speaker Dr. Michael Modic at last month's 2014 Arab Health meeting.

February 27, 2014

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