Radiography

Assurance Program Helps Reduce Radiation Dose and Improve CT Scanner Performance
A new assurance program provided by a major radiology and cardiovascular systems manufacturer is helping existing Computed Tomography customers lower the radiation dose for patients, and improve the performance and compliance of their CT scanners. More...10 Jun 2015
Best Practices and Education for Radiation Safety Shared by Physicians Using New Peer Community Site
An X-ray quality assurance solutions vendor has created a first-of-a-kind community for physicians to learn and share the risks of radiation exposure, and measures they can use to protect themselves. More...07 Jun 2015
Survival Rates for Early Stage Lung Cancer Improved with Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy
The results of a first-of-a-kind randomized clinical trial that compared the use of Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy and surgery for patients with operable Stage I Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer suggests that the radiotherapy treatment increases the overall survival rate. More...03 Jun 2015

CAD Markers During Concurrent Reading of CT Colonography Images Studied
Results of a study to find the effects of readers’ use of Computer-Aided Detection, on visual search and performance in Computed Tomography Colonography have been published in the June 2015 issue of the journal European Radiology. More...01 Jun 2015
Pioneer in Orthopedic Imaging to Provide Novel Online 3-D Modeling Service for Hospitals
A company that pioneered 2-D/3-D orthopedic medical imaging has announced a new personalized 3-D image modeling service using stereo-radiographic patient images, for hospitals and healthcare professionals worldwide. More...25 May 2015
Results of a Study into the Use of Low-Tube-Voltage for CT Colonography Published
Researchers from the Department of Diagnostic Radiology, at the Kumamoto University investigating the effect of a low-tube voltage technique and iterative reconstruction on the image quality and radiation dose of Computed Tomography Colonography, have been published in the April 11, 2015, online issue of theJournal Academic Radiology. More...24 May 2015
Brain Imaging Study Identifies Biological Differences Between PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injuries
The results of a study intended to help identify the biological differences, and treatment options for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury have been published in the April 2015 special US Veterans Issue of the journal Brain Imaging and Behavior. More...19 May 2015
In Other News
Childhood Radiation Exposure Can Be Reduced Significantly Using EMR Decision Support
Prototype of Affordable Digital X-Ray System Revealed for Growth Economies
Tomosynthesis Option for Mammography Platform Approved by FDA
Physicians Advocate the Use of Ultrasound for Investigating Pelvic Symptoms
Survey Assesses Patients’ Understanding of Own Imaging Exams
Automation of CT-Based Liver Segmentation Is Accurate and Saves Time
Clinical Studies Underway for Development of New Cone-Beam CT System
New CAD Imaging Technology Helps Predict the Risk of Breast Cancer
Global Rollout of New Intraoperative CT Scanner Continues on Track
Novel Technology-Based Platform Translates Research to Clinical Practice
New FFDM Systems Transform Mammography Services Across Northern Ireland
Study Compares the Effectiveness of Screening Programs for the Classification of Interval Breast Cancers
US FDA Issues Class 2 Device Recall of CT Scanners
New User-Friendly X-Ray Measurement System Unveiled
Innovative Low-Cost CT Scanner Launched
Novel Radiosurgery Suite for Noninvasive Procedures Unveiled
Design Partnership to Develop Novel 3-D Orthopedic CT Imaging System
New X-Ray Diagnostic Imaging Equipment to Meet Needs of Developing Countries
Detecting Coronary Artery Disease Before Symptoms Appear
FDA Clearance for Novel 3-D Interactive Virtual Reality System
PET/CT Dramatically More Effective at Diagnosing Heart Problems Than SPECT
Coronary CT Used to Measure a Recreational Athlete's Risk of a Cardiovascular Event
New Cost-Effective Floor-Mounted DR System Revealed at ECR 2015
The MedImaging Radiology channel covers fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computerized tomography, mammography, interventional radiology, and other medical uses of X-ray imaging as well as related instrumentation, trends and safety issues.