Musculoskeletal Radiology: Page 63

Data from CTC scans improve osteoporosis screening

By Eric Barnes

Data from CT colonography (CTC) scans can be used for a comprehensive assessment of bone strength and bone mineral density, according to the results of a study in Radiology. The new technology goes beyond what's provided by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry and could improve clinicians' ability to assess fracture risk.

August 5, 2015

Sports-related head injuries spur avalanche of CT scans

By Eric Barnes

Emergency department admissions for sports-related head injuries have skyrocketed in recent years -- and so have unnecessary CT scans to evaluate them, according to a new report in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine.

July 29, 2015

Shimadzu launches algorithm for DR tomo images

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Shimadzu Medical Systems USA has rolled out a new tomographic image reconstruction algorithm designed to enhance digital radiography (DR) orthopedic images that include implanted metal objects.

July 28, 2015

Imaging scores in GE's Head Health Challenge

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Two academic imaging centers and a traumatic brain injury detection firm are among six winners in a $10 million Head Health Challenge sponsored by GE Healthcare and the National Football League.

July 22, 2015

EOS completes DR installations in NYC

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

EOS Imaging has completed the installation of two EOS digital radiography (DR) systems for NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

July 22, 2015

Quantum bags Colo. DR sale

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Quantum Medical Imaging has delivered its Q-Rad digital radiography (DR) system to Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group in Colorado Springs, CO.

July 20, 2015