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HIMSS: Multimedia reports are ready for prime time

By Erik L. Ridley

ORLANDO, FL - Interactive multimedia radiology reports -- with additional help from artificial intelligence -- can improve reporting clarity and save time for clinicians and fellow radiologists, according to presentations on Tuesday at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) annual meeting.

February 12, 2019

New technique may top ultrasound for heart disease risk

By Abraham Kim

A new imaging technique known as volumetric multispectral optoacoustic tomography provided better visualization of the carotid arteries than ultrasound did in a new study, published online February 12 in Radiology. It may help advance the noninvasive assessment of cardiovascular disease, according to the researchers.

February 12, 2019

FFNP-PET could aid breast cancer treatment evaluation

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

PET imaging with fluoro furanyl norprogesterone (FFNP) could provide a new option for measuring changes in progesterone receptor levels due to estrogen treatment for breast cancer, according to a study published in the February issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

February 11, 2019

Densitas launches mammo quality assessment software

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Medical software developer Densitas said it will launch its densitasquality mammography quality assessment software through TeleMammography Specialists in Decatur, GA.

February 11, 2019

What is PET/MRI's value for cardiac sarcoidosis?

By Wayne Forrest

Much has been researched and written about the promise of PET/MRI. While the hybrid modality's range of clinical applications appears expansive, the authors of an editorial published online February 7 in the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology pose the opinion that it might be time to pump the brakes on wider use of PET/MRI, at least in cases of cardiac sarcoidosis.

February 11, 2019

Gadolinium in gliomas, adjacent tissue raises questions

By Wayne Forrest

Researchers have discovered the presence of gadolinium from MRI contrast in gliomas, as well as neighboring normal brain tissue and necrosis. The findings are contributing to the body of knowledge regarding the retention of trace elements from gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs), according to a study published online February 2 in Neuroradiology.

February 11, 2019

Heart societies endorse CT CAC for risk assessment

By Abraham Kim

The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have reaffirmed their support for the use of CT coronary artery calcium (CAC) testing to estimate heart disease risk, according to an article published online February 11 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

February 11, 2019

PaxeraHealth plans image-sharing offering for ECR 2019

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

RIS/PACS software developer PaxeraHealth will introduce its PaxeraShare image-sharing platform at ECR 2019 in Vienna.

February 10, 2019

ECR 2019 final program available online

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) has released the final program for ECR 2019, which begins on 27 February in Vienna.

February 10, 2019

Canon extends radiation therapy CT simulation offerings

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Canon Medical Systems USA has added its Aquilion Prime SP and Aquilion Lightning 80 to the list of CT scanners that provide simulation capabilities for radiation therapy.

February 10, 2019

Hologic launches Unifi Analytics for mammography

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Women's imaging firm Hologic has launched its Unifi Analytics, a web-based data analytics tool for managing mammography devices.

February 10, 2019

Fonar posts mixed results in Q2

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

MRI vendor Fonar posted a gain in net total revenue but took a hit in net income in the second quarter of fiscal year 2019.

February 10, 2019

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