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Shorter MRI protocol reduces sedation for kids
By Wayne Forrest
Researchers from Emory University developed an abbreviated MRI protocol for brain scans of pediatric patients with headaches, dramatically reducing the need to sedate the children, according to a study published in the June issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
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Deep learning helps detect intracranial aneurysms
By Erik L. Ridley
A deep-learning algorithm called HeadXNet can improve the performance of clinicians of varied specialties and levels of experience for detecting intracranial aneurysms on head CT angiography exams, according to research published online June 7 in JAMA Network Open.
June 9, 2019
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Radiologists 'get the gist' of cancer in breast images
By Kate Madden Yee
Radiologists can "get the gist" of breast cancer in mammograms up to three years before clinical signs of it are visible, according to a new study published online June 5 in BJR. The results support the fact that radiologists and their expertise are still crucial when it comes to cancer detection.
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Most diabetes patients unprepared for FDG-PET/CT scans
By Wayne Forrest
Many nuclear medicine practices are neglecting to tell patients with diabetes that their medications could affect the image quality of their FDG-PET/CT scans, according to a study published in the June issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
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PaxeraHealth signs PACS deal in Saudi Arabia
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
PACS/RIS developer PaxeraHealth has signed a partnership with Tamer Group in Saudi Arabia to supply PACS, enterprise imaging, and patient engagement products in the country.
June 6, 2019
Jubilant DraxImage nets CE Mark for Rb-82 device
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiopharmaceutical firm Jubilant DraxImage has received the CE Mark for its Ruby rubidium elution system and proprietary consumable accessories for the Ruby-Fill rubidium (Rb-82) generator.
June 6, 2019
ASTRO commends new prior authorization legislation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is lauding bipartisan federal legislation that would curb restrictive prior authorization practices that delay patient access to critical cancer treatments.
June 6, 2019
Israeli firm creates unique Mo-99 production process
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Researchers at BGN Technologies have developed a method designed to simultaneously produce molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) and other medical isotopes without highly enriched uranium.
June 6, 2019
FDA clears Medicatech DR system
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the MasteRad digital radiography (DR) system from Medicatech.
June 6, 2019
NY Times: Mammography sites pamper patients
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Mammography facilities are resorting to spa-like amenities like heated robes, soft music, and scent diffusers to create relaxing environments that are more enticing to women, according to a June 6 article in the New York Times.
June 6, 2019
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6 ways AI will enhance musculoskeletal imaging
By Erik L. Ridley
Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to greatly improve all aspects of the musculoskeletal imaging chain, helping radiology practices be more efficient while still maintaining accuracy and report quality, according to an article published online June 5 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
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Cinematic rendering tops CT to visualize patient anatomy
By Abraham Kim
Cinematically rendered CT images allowed clinicians to understand patient anatomy more quickly and with a greater degree of accuracy than conventional CT, according to an article recently published online in JAMA Surgery. Researchers from Germany suggest the technique may also benefit surgical planning and decision-making.
June 6, 2019
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