Radiography

Advanced Digital X-Ray Room Features Ceiling-Suspended Direct Radiography system
A digital radiography X-ray suite is being installed that will be used for wide range of exams including chest, abdomen, spine, and extremity work. The Canadian hospital’s healthcare staff foresees decreased exam times, increased image quality, and enhanced workflow. More...15 Jul 2014

Low-Dose CT Screening Study Reveals Improved Diagnostic Performance for Lung Cancer
Investigators of a new study demonstrated good compliance and patient survival outcomes using a five-year low-dose computed tomography screening protocol in individuals at high-risk of developing lung cancer. More...09 Jul 2014

Risk Profiling Used with Mammography Diagnosis Should Reduce Number of Missed Tumors
A new approach to reading mammograms that takes into account a woman’s health risk profile would reduce the number of tumors missed, and in addition, decrease the number of false-positive findings, according to recent research. More...07 Jul 2014


3D Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Detects More Invasive Breast Tumors Than 2D Digital Mammography
In community-based radiology practice, mammography screening with 3D digital breast tomosynthesis was shown to yield lower recall rates, an increased overall cancer detection rate, and an increased detection rate for invasive cancer compared with 2D digital mammography. More...01 Jul 2014
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Colon X-Ray Imaging Capsule Makes Prepping Redundant
Mammography Screening Leads to Fewer Late-Stage Breast Tumors
Five Diverse Imaging Technologies Now Combined in One SPECT/PET/CT System
X-Ray Dark-Field Radiography Offers Clues into Lung Disorders
Chest CT Scanning Can Predict Cardiovascular Disease Risk
3D Model of King Richard III’s Spine Reveals Spiral Nature of his Scoliosis
Digital Radiography Upgrade Reduces X-Ray Exam and Image-Processing Time with Potential for Radiation Exposure Reduction
CT Technology Optimizes Interventional and Colonography Procedures While Keeping Radiation Doses Down
Additional Imaging Prior to Cancer Surgery May Not Be Warranted
Iterative Reconstruction Techniques Help Reduce Radiation Dose for Pediatric Brain CT
Automated CT Radiation Dose-Tracking Software Effective in a Clinical Setting
New Agent Could Enhance Effectiveness of Radiotherapy
3D Image Guidance Tool Designed to Visualize, Target, and Treat Tumor Lesions
Mobile Angiography System Eliminates Ceiling Rails
Concerns Over Avoiding Mammography Due to Overestimation of Radiation Exposure
Children Often Exposed to Unnecessary Radiation After Sports-Related Injuries
CT in the Operating Room Allows More Accurate Removal of Small Lung Tumors
Guideline Details the Role of Postoperative Radiotherapy for Endometrial Cancer
Digital Radiofluoroscopy Table System Receives FDA Clearance
3MP X-Ray Display Receives FDA Approval for Mammography
Increased Colorectal Cancer Risk Seen Following Radiotherapy for Cervical Cancer
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.