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Canon to introduce new digital PET/CT scanner at RSNA 2019

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Canon Medical Systems USA will unveil a new PET/CT scanner, called Cartesion Prime, at the upcoming RSNA 2019 meeting in Chicago.

November 18, 2019

CCTA, functional tests stratify heart disease risk by age

By Abraham Kim

The combination of coronary CT angiography (CCTA) scans and functional tests such as stress echocardiography can predict the likelihood of heart attack and death in individuals at risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) based on their age, according to a study published online November 18 in JAMA Cardiology.

November 18, 2019

ContextVision to unveil Rivent US software at RSNA 2019

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Image enhancement software developer ContextVision will launch Rivent, a new ultrasound enhancement software technology, at the upcoming RSNA 2019 meeting in Chicago.

November 17, 2019

Medical radiation dose dips 20% in U.S., NCRP reports

By Abraham Kim

Is medical imaging making headway in its efforts to reduce patient exposure to medical radiation? In an update to its report on radiation exposure, the U.S. National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) found that the average medical radiation dose has decreased by 15% to 20% over the past decade.

November 17, 2019

Austrian AI startup gets FDA nod for knee software

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Austrian artificial intelligence (AI) startup ImageBiopsy Lab has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its knee osteoarthritis labeling assistant (KOALA) software.

November 17, 2019

PSMA-PET agent could aid prostate cancer patients

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Japanese and German researchers are reporting early success with a PET imaging agent that could both diagnose and treat patents with prostate cancer, according to a preclinical study published in the November issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

November 17, 2019

Artificial Intelligence in Breast Cancer Screening: How the World's First and Only Deep-Learning Solution for Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Is Enhancing Patient Care

By Randy D. Hicks, MD, MBA

Although the power of artificial intelligence (AI) has only been harnessed in recent years, it is increasingly being leveraged in healthcare, specifically within the field of radiology. One area within this realm where it is well-positioned to make a significant impact is in breast cancer detection, especially as digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), or 3D mammography, continues to grow rapidly in adoption.

November 17, 2019

Konica Minolta lands ultrasound scanner sales

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas recently installed its Sonimage HS1 handheld ultrasound scanner and Sonimage MX1 portable ultrasound scanner at several healthcare institutions and sports medicine practices in the U.S.

November 17, 2019

AI is poised to make DBT even better

By Louise Gagnon

While some hurdles still need to be overcome, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) images is already showing great promise, according to some of the earliest users of the technology. These early adopters say the combination of AI and DBT is producing benefits for both radiologists and patients.

November 17, 2019

PET uncovers heightened ischemia after TBI

By Wayne Forrest

A novel PET imaging technique has uncovered high levels of ischemia in patients within the first 24 hours after a traumatic brain injury (TBI), but it also showed the condition does begin to subside over the next 10 days, according to a study published online November 11 in JAMA Neurology.

November 17, 2019

Automated workflow expedites handling of external CDs

By Erik L. Ridley

An automated workflow process can accurately and expeditiously handle the importing of outside imaging studies that arrive on CDs, freeing up staff time and enabling near real-time availability of these exams on PACS, according to research published online November 11 in the Journal of Digital Imaging.

November 17, 2019

MEG helmet enables 3D functional brain imaging in kids

By Abraham Kim

Researchers from the U.K. have retooled their prototype magnetoencephalography (MEG) scanner to be able to capture 3D brain images of active adults and children. The new device may improve current understanding of brain development and neurological conditions, according to an article recently published online in Nature Communications.

November 17, 2019

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