Brian Casey[email protected]PACS/VNASpeech recognition speeds reporting at Vienna hospitalVIENNA - Speech recognition has dramatically improved report turnaround times at a Vienna hospital, according to a presentation today at the 2002 European Congress of Radiology. Since it was installed four years ago, the system has become so popular that nobody wants to work without it.March 2, 2002CTGE uses ECR as CT launch padVIENNA - GE Medical Systems is using this week's European Congress of Radiology to debut new CT scanners throughout its product line. In addition to featuring its CT systems, the company is also showcasing the latest EBCT developments from its GE Imatron subsidiary.March 1, 2002BreastECR studies explore CAD in breast screeningVIENNA - A series of studies at the 2002 European Congress of Radiology on Friday investigated the use of computer-aided detection (CAD) in breast screening programs. A common theme was that, while CAD can be a useful addition to a mammography practice, the verdict is still mixed as to whether it is advanced enough to replace second readings by an experienced radiologist.February 28, 2002Clinical NewsSmaller was better for RSNA 2001Concerns over security following the September 11 attacks caused a sharp drop in attendance at the 2001 RSNA meeting. But despite the thinner crowds, many radiology professionals who made the trip to Chicago said the quality of the meeting didn’t suffer.January 31, 2002BreastR2 CAD unit approved for use with GE's FFDM systemR2 Technology has received an additional approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that expands the firm's ImageChecker technology to full-field digital mammography. LungCheck is next.December 5, 2001BreastCADx gets approvable letter for Second Look systemCHICAGO - The mammography market could soon see a new competitor in the computer-aided detection (CAD) niche. Canadian developer CADx Medical Systems this week received an approvable letter from the FDA for its Second Look CAD system. Once final premarket approval (PMA) is received, CADx will join R2 Technology as one of two companies able to market a CAD system in the U.S.November 27, 2001UltrasoundNew ultrasonic approach focuses on breast imagingCHICAGO - A new company debuting at this week's RSNA meeting is taking ultrasound into a new direction by applying cross-sectional imaging techniques to the modality. Advanced Diagnostics (ADI) hopes to get the best of both worlds with Avera, a scanner that has the real-time dynamic imaging capabilities of ultrasound and the spatial and contrast resolution of x-ray.November 26, 2001BreastHologic and Siemens to form FFDM allianceCHICAGO - Imaging vendors Hologic and Siemens Medical Solutions have agreed to form an alliance covering the development of full-field digital mammography (FFDM) systems. Under the terms of the proposed deal, Hologic of Bedford, MA, will supply its amorphous selenium flat-panel detectors to Siemens for incorporation into the German vendor’s mammography systems.November 25, 2001Company SpotlightPhilips unifies brands, lays claim to radiology’s number two spotPhilips Medical Systems has been one of the most active vendors in medical imaging over the past few years, making four major acquisitions and moving the company's U.S. headquarters from one end of the U.S. to the other. In an exclusive AuntMinnie interview, the company's chief executive in North America, Jack Price, details the strategy behind the company's recent activity.November 11, 2001Molecular ImagingFocus on PET pays off for CTI as modality boomsU.S. PET sales are skyrocketing, thanks to improved reimbursement and heightened interest in molecular imaging. One company that's benefiting is CTI, a Knoxville, TN, firm that has staked its entire business model on PET.August 5, 2001Previous PagePage 182 of 190Next PageTop StoriesAIU.S. FDA may need to clarify SaMD validation standardsIn a video interview, a Dana-Farber Cancer Institute expert describes what the "rigor spectrum" is in validation study designs.Molecular ImagingPSMA-PET/CT may replace NaF-PET/CT in advanced prostate cancerWomens ImagingPreop breast MRI improves surgical planning, but use disparities remainWomens ImagingFIGO classification from MRI leads to moderate agreement among radsSponsor ContentRegister Now: Breaking Barriers in Breast Imaging Webinar
