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Study finds more evidence of drop in breast imaging utilization
By Kate Madden Yee
In recent years, use of all breast imaging examinations has decreased, which could lead to a greater incidence of breast cancer in the future, according to research presented at the recent RSNA 2013 meeting in Chicago.
December 22, 2013
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Data sampling technique cuts CT lung dose to 0.25 mSv
By Eric Barnes
How low can chest CT doses really go? Researchers from Boston may have bested even the chest x-ray, the ultimate low-dose scan, using a special data sampling technique to produce diagnostic-quality CT lung screening scans at doses as low as 0.25 mSv.
December 22, 2013
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Mevion reports 1st S250 treatment
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Mevion Medical Systems said that the first patient worldwide has been treated using its S250 proton therapy system.
December 19, 2013
Joint Commission preps new diagnostic imaging standards
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Joint Commission said it will be implementing new diagnostic imaging standards for accredited hospitals, critical access hospitals, and ambulatory healthcare organizations.
December 19, 2013
Philips gets FDA clearance for breast density measurement tool
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Philips Healthcare has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a spectral breast density measurement application for its MicroDose SI full-field digital mammography system.
December 19, 2013
Carestream completes NY mobile installation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Carestream Health has installed its Carestream DRX-Revolution mobile x-ray system at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, NY.
December 19, 2013
Digisonics, Medis form partnership
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Digisonics and Medis Medical Imaging Systems are partnering to provide a single system for image analysis and structured reporting of pediatric and adult cardiovascular MR studies.
December 19, 2013
Global MRI market could top $5B in 2018
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Powered by the growth in noninvasive and nonionizing diagnostic procedures, the global MRI systems market could reach $5.24 billion by 2018.
December 19, 2013
CT-guided biopsy aces bony lesion diagnosis
By Eric Barnes
Egyptian researchers found that CT-guided percutaneous needle biopsy is accurate and effective for diagnosing lesions of the appendicular long bones -- offering a much-needed solution to the problem of indeterminate x-rays, according to an article in the European Journal of Radiology.
December 19, 2013
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PET/MRI offers details in acute myocardial infarction cases
By Wayne Forrest
German researchers have concluded that simultaneous PET/MRI for patients with acute myocardial infarction is feasible after finding "good concordance" in a comparison of PET and MR images. The study was presented at the RSNA 2013 meeting earlier this month.
December 19, 2013
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Sonographers can reliably handle screening breast US
By Erik L. Ridley
For screening breast ultrasound studies, can sonographers deliver a performance comparable to that of radiologists? Turns out they can, according to research presented at the recent RSNA 2013 meeting in Chicago.
December 19, 2013
AuntMinnie.com CT Insider
By Eric Barnes
December 18, 2013
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