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Image: Siemens’ new 16-slice CT scanner, Somatom Scope (Photo courtesy of Siemens).

Siemens Somatom Scope Saves Up to 65% on energy and 35% on Costs

Siemens Healthcare latest 16-slice entry level CT scanner, Somatom Scope, with energy savings of up to 65% on the previous generation was launched at this year’s European Congress of Radiology.   More...
18 Mar 2014

European Initiative Established for Safe X-Ray Use

A European healthcare initiative has been established to increase awareness of radiation in medical imaging across Europe.  More...
18 Mar 2014
Image: Perkin Elmer XRpad 4336 wireless flat panel detector (Photo courtesy of Perkin Elmer).

Wireless, Cassette-Sized Flat Panel Detector Designed for Digital Radiography

A wireless cassette-sized flat panel detector component has been developed for digital radiography applications.  More...
13 Mar 2014
Image: X-ray scan of biologic cells: Each pixel represents a complete diffraction image. The color indicates how strong the X-rays are scattered at this local point (Photo courtesy of Britta Weinhausen, the University of Göttingen).

Researchers Employ High-Energy X-Ray to Image Living Cancer Cells

Scientists have performed the first studies of living biologic cells using high-energy X-rays. In the future, the new technique should make it possible to study unaltered living cells at high resolution.    More...
13 Mar 2014

Limiting Radiation to Major Salivary Glands in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

Avoiding the salivary contralateral submandibular gland during radiation therapy is feasible and safe with advanced stage, node-positive head and neck tumors and base of tongue lesions, according to new research.  More...
12 Mar 2014

CT Scans Shown Not to Interfere with Heart Rhythm Devices

Researchers have reported their findings of the first study to evaluate the concern  that CT imaging might interfere with pacemakers or implantable cardioverter-defibrillators. More...
11 Mar 2014
Image: The Opescope Acteno surgical C-arm system (Photo courtesy of Shimadzu).

Mobile C-Arm System Combines Ease of Use with Dose Management Features

A new mobile surgical C-arm system meets the needs of operating and emergency rooms with easy positioning and optimal performance.  More...
10 Mar 2014
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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.