Radiography

Project to Develop Breast Biopsy System Offering Real-Time Monitoring, Guidance
The objective of a European Union-funded project is to develop a breast biopsy system guided by 3D real-time positron emission mammography imaging and offering real-time guidance and correction of the needle trajectory for higher accuracy and efficiency in tumor sampling. More...03 Dec 2013
320-Detector CT Imaging as Effective as Invasive Tests to Evaluate Heart Blockages
An ultrafast, 320-detector CT scanner that shows both anatomy within coronary arteries and blood flow can effectively decide which patients require or do not require an invasive procedure to identify coronary blockages. More...03 Dec 2013
CT Technology Reveals Secrets Gleaned from Mummies, Tigers, Mammoths
The second International Day of Radiology, sponsored by ESR, RSNA, and the ACR was planned to promote greater awareness of the value that radiology contributes to healthcare, and to improve understanding of the role radiologists play in healthcare. More...27 Nov 2013

In Other News
Rising Use of Breast MRI Scans in the United States
Digital Breast Tomosynthesis System Approved for Use in Europe
Single Radiotherapy Session for Breast Cancer an Option to Daily Postop Treatments
Dosimeter System Designed for Quality Assurance in Diagnostic X-ray Applications
New Version of Reporting Information System Expands Capabilities of RIS
Next-Generation Image Processing Software for Digital Radiography Offer More Detailed Images and Workflow Improvements
Computer-Aided Image Diagnostic Designed for Enhanced Breast Tumor Diagnosis
Determining How Low Energy Electrons Damage DNA May Enhance Radiation Protection Strategies
Ultrasound Catheter, CT Software Developed for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Procedures
Interventional Imaging System with Laser-Guided Navigation Receives CE Marking
Live 3D Holographic Imaging for Use in Interventional Cardiology Assessed
Surgical Planning Helped by 3D images Created from PET/CT
Reduced High-Dose Volume Radiotherapy for Bladder Cancer Has Less Toxicity
CT Scanner Range Includes Upgrade to 16- and 32-Slice Configurations
Vegetable Compound Found to Protect Against Radiation
Clinical Display Allows Extra Wide Viewing Angles
Mobile Intraoperative CT System Cleared for Use in United States
Technique Reduces Exposure in Children Requiring Repeat CT Brain Scans
Grading System Designed to Assess Patient Reactions to Radiotherapy
Mobile X-Ray System Takes Digital Technology to Point-of-Care
US Physicians Making CT Safer for Children
Risk of Breast Cancer Later in Life for Girls Undergoing Radiotherapy Explained
CR Digitizer Designed for General Radiography, Orthopedic, and Chiropractic Applications
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.