Radiography
Early Postmortem CT of Trauma Patients Useful for Support-Line Placement Training
The Trauma unit and Diagnostic Imaging department of the Sheba Medical Center and the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at the University of Tel Aviv have studied the effectiveness of support-line placement in cases of severe poly-trauma. More...13 Jan 2015
Limiting Neuroimaging Scans for Headache Recommended
Recent guidelines seeking to reduce the use of neuroimaging scanning for patients with headaches, to reduce the amount of radiation a patient receives from the scans, run the risk of missing or postponing the diagnosis of brain tumors, according to new data. More...11 Jan 2015

Hypofractionated Whole-Breast Irradiation Benefits Early-Stage Breast Cancer Patients
The use of hypofractionated whole-breast irradiation for patients with early-stage breast cancer increased 17.4% from 2004 to 2011, and patients are more likely to receive HF-WBI compared to traditionally fractionated whole-breast irradiation when they are treated at an academic center or live ≥ 50 miles away from a cancer center, according to new findings. More...07 Jan 2015

Real-Time Radiation Monitor Designed to Decrease Radiation Exposure for Medical Workers
A real-time radiation monitor has been developed that signals by beeping in response to radiation exposure during cardiac-catheterization procedures. The device significantly reduces the amount of exposure that medical workers receive. More...05 Jan 2015
Varian to Acquire MeVis Medical to Add Image Processing Software to Varian’s Detection of Cancer Technology
Varian Medical Systems intends to submit an offer to acquire MeVis Medical Solutions, AG, a company that provides image processing software and services for cancer screening. More...05 Jan 2015
In Other News
New Research Shows CT Can Be Used to Accurately Diagnose Acute Appendicitis
Interventional Radiology Procedure Shown to Preserve Uterus in Women with Placenta Accreta
Meniscal Knee Surgery May Lead to Arthritis and Cartilage Loss
Spectral CT System Receives US Approval
Many Chest X-Rays in Children Are Unnecessary
Digital Mammography Combined with Tomosynthesis Optimizes Detection of Cancer in Dense Breasts
Even Mild Coronary Artery Disease Places Diabetic Patients at Risk for Heart Attacks
3D Printing and CT Imaging Used to Guide Human Face Transplants
X-Ray Imaging Components Optimized for Flexibility and Fast Patient Throughput
In Veterans with PTSD, PET/CT Imaging Reveals Pituitary Abnormalities
Dynamic CMOS Flat X-Ray Detectors Designed for Interventional Procedures
Computer-Aided Detection System Developed for Cancer Diagnosis
Dose Monitoring Solution Partnership Initiated to Optimize Radiation Exposure Data Across Modalities, Departments, and Institutions
Imaging Technology May Slash X-Ray Exposure for Liver Cancer Patients
Collaboration to Develop Next-Generation Interventional X-Ray Radiation Dosimetry System
New Generation of 3-D Ultrasound and Mammography Image Processing Software Announced
Device Designed to Lessen Mammography Discomfort and Pain
Imaging Shows Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis Linked to Cognitive Impairment
Wireless Digital Detector with Automatic Exposure Offers Benefits of Cassette-less Digital Radiography
CR System Offers Cost-Effective, High-Quality Digital Imaging in Diverse Settings
Arc Therapy Radiosurgery Faster Than Gamma Knife Treatments
Anticancer Agent and Radiotherapy Destroy Tumors but Protect Healthy Cells
Radiologists Devise New Protocol for Imaging Ebola Patients
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