Radiography

In Veterans with PTSD, PET/CT Imaging Reveals Pituitary Abnormalities
Hybrid imaging with positron emission tomography and computed tomography in the pituitary region of the brain has been shown to be a potential new approach for distinguishing military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder from those with mild traumatic brain injury. More...16 Dec 2014

Dynamic CMOS Flat X-Ray Detectors Designed for Interventional Procedures
Radiation-hard detectors with improved dose performance and extended dynamic range provides switchable saturation dose, low dissipation power and built-in gain, offset and defect correction, a range of radiation-hard detectors are versatile, effective, and easy to integrate. More...11 Dec 2014

Imaging Technology May Slash X-Ray Exposure for Liver Cancer Patients
Researchers reported that their evaluation of an interventional X-ray guidance device approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 2013 has the potential to reduce the radiation exposure of patients undergoing intra-arterial therapy for liver cancer. More...10 Dec 2014
Collaboration to Develop Next-Generation Interventional X-Ray Radiation Dosimetry System
Philips Healthcare and Unfors RaySafe, AB have signed a joint development agreement that will focus on the development of the next-generation Philips DoseAware system, with the goal of providing streamlined access and communication between Philips DoseAware and Philips Allura interventional X-ray systems. More...10 Dec 2014
In Other News
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
Low-Dose CT Offers Cost-Effective Lung Screening
Quality Assurance Meter Provides Streamlined X-Ray Constancy Checks
Use of Radiology Data Mining Tool Reduces Length of Stay for CT Biopsy
Coronary CT Angiography Reveals Link between Coronary Artery Plaque and Liver Disease
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Provides Sustained Local Control for Inoperable, Early Stage Lung Cancer Patients
Radiation Oncology Drug Platform Oxygenates Tumors Cells to Make Them More Sensitive to Therapy
New Radiosurgery Technology Used to Treat Tumors Encroaching on Patient’s Spinal Cord
Proton Therapy for Early Stage Breast Cancer Less Expensive Than Various Alternative Radiotherapy Techniques
Prone Radiotherapy Board Used for Breast Cancer Patients Cuts the Amount of Radiation to Lung, Heart Tissue by 90%
X-Ray Phase Tomography with Synchrotron Radiation Offers Better Contrast Than CT Imaging
Cassette-Type Digital Radiography Detector Designed to Reduce Waiting Times
CT Software Receives Approval for Quantitative Bone Densitometry Technology
Digital Breast Tomsynthesis System Receives Approval
Cone Beam CT Dental Imaging Technology Combines Panoramic and Cephalometric Imaging
Healthcare Costs Could Be Cut by More Appropriate Use of Cardiac Stress Imaging
World’s First Breast Specimen Tomosynthesis System Receives FDA Approval
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