RSNA prepares to welcome international travelers
September 27, 2021 -- An expected easing of travel restrictions by the U.S. government has the RSNA looking forward to welcoming international attendees to its upcoming RSNA 2021 annual meeting in Chicago. Read More
Kinomatic unveils VR platform for orthopedic surgeons
September 27, 2021 -- Surgical software developer Kinomatic has introduced a virtual reality (VR)-based templating software platform that enables orthopedic surgeons to develop customized surgical plans based on 3D models produced from CT scans. Read More
ASTRO urges members to oppose Medicare payment cuts
September 27, 2021 -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is urging its members to contact their representatives in the U.S. Congress to scale back cuts proposed by Medicare in reimbursement for radiation oncology services. Read More
Zebra Medical wins FDA nod for CAC analysis software
September 27, 2021 -- Artificial intelligence (AI) software developer Zebra Medical Vision has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for HealthCCSng, an AI-based software application for analysis of coronary artery calcium (CAC) on nongated CT studies. Read More
Blue Earth highlights new Axumin research
September 27, 2021 -- Bracco molecular imaging subsidiary Blue Earth Diagnostics is directing attention to new research that found PET/CT imaging with its Axumin PET radiopharmaceutical had a significant impact on management of patients with recurrent prostate cancer. Read More
Hyper Vision readies launch of augmented reality headset
September 24, 2021 -- A Chinese startup is moving toward the launch of an augmented reality headset that will help surgeons better use medical imaging data during procedures. Read More
Volpara forms partnership with RevealDx
September 23, 2021 -- Breast and lung imaging software developer Volpara Health has further expanded its presence in the U.S. lung screening market via a new strategic partnership with Seattle-based artificial intelligence company RevealDx, formerly known as Mindshare Medical. Read More
Augmedics' Perc Pin put to 1st commercial use
September 23, 2021 -- Augmedics reported the first use of its recently approved disposable Perc Pin patient marker, by a neurosurgeon on September 2 at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno, NV. Read More
European guidelines on ultrasound for gallbladder polyps 'too conservative'
September 22, 2021 -- European ultrasound guidelines on gallbladder polyps are "likely too conservative," according to a study published September 22 in the American Journal of Roentgenology. Read More
Theragnostics enters licensing deal with AAA for Ga-68 PET
September 22, 2021 -- Theragnostics has signed a global licensing agreement with Advanced Accelerator Applications (AAA) to develop and commercialize gallium-68 (Ga-68) one-step PET radiopharmaceuticals. Read More