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Perceptual differences seen with 3D JPEG 2000 compression

By Erik L. Ridley

Differences with even modest 3D JPEG 2000 compression ratios can be visually perceived on thin-slice CT images of the chest and abdomen-pelvis, but it's unclear if these changes degrade diagnostic value, according to a multicenter study in the Journal of Digital Imaging.

August 18, 2009

Vital Images hires Agfa's Akyuz

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Advanced visualization firm Vital Images has named Erkan Akyuz executive vice president of engineering.

August 13, 2009

Wider field-of-view speeds 3D virtual colonoscopy

By Eric Barnes

Virtual colonoscopy is not only faster, it's just as accurate when readers increase the field-of-view and perform a single fly through rather than two for each view (prone and supine), say researchers from the University of Wisconsin in Madison.

August 13, 2009

Biotronics3D, Merge partner

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Imaging software developer Biotronics3D and Merge Healthcare have teamed to release three Biotronics3D applications for downloading from Merge's eFilm Web site.

August 11, 2009

New 3D cardiac MRI tool helps preplan pediatric surgery

By Wayne Forrest

Physicians at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are using a unique new method for manipulating 3D cardiac MR images to compare how alternative approaches affect blood flow and expected outcomes. They've found that the technique helps them choose the best course of action prior to an operation.

August 11, 2009

Invivo debuts MR prostate offerings

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

MR technology provider Invivo has introduced an MR prostate package for analysis, planning, and interventional biopsy.

August 10, 2009