Radiography
IMRT Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer May Be Superior to Standard Radiation
Patients with head and neck cancer who are treated with a sophisticated form of radiation therapy may experience fewer side effects and are less likely to die from their disease than patients who receive traditional radiation therapy. More...28 Jan 2014


Saving Back Pain Patients from X-Rays with Electrogoniometer Technology
Patients who have undergone extensive back surgery and who require additional X-rays to track their progress may soon have access to a noninvasive, non-X-ray device that assesses spinal movement, a technology that avoids the X-rays and repeated radiation exposure. More...20 Jan 2014

Tomosynthesis Application More Sensitive Than Chest X-Ray Detecting Lung Nodules
A new tomosynthesis tool provides enhanced detection and management of lung cancer patients and is 7.5 times more sensitive than chest X-ray without decreased specificity in identifying patients who require follow-up. More...16 Jan 2014
Computer-Controlled Couch Used to Direct Radiotherapy to Tumors
Swiveling patients around on a computer-controlled, rotating table could deliver high doses of radiotherapy to tumors more rapidly than current technology, while sparing vulnerable organs such as the eyes, heart, brain, and bowel. More...16 Jan 2014
In Other News
Breast Cancer Patients with Young Children undergo Radiotherapy Less Often
PET-CT Identifies Ruptured and High-Risk Coronary Plaque
Younger, Just Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients Often Undergo Unnecessary Imaging, Staging Procedures
New Nanomaterial Promises Enhanced Detection and Treatment of Breast Cancer
Nipple Aspirate Test Not a Replacement for Mammography
Some Older Breast Cancer Patients May Not Need Radiotherapy
Mammography Screening Intervals May Affect Breast Cancer Prognosis
Breast Cancer Risk Linked to Breast Density Alterations as Women Age
Iterative Reconstruction Software, Low-Dose Imaging Wide-Bore CT Gantry, and MRI Amplifier Presented at RSNA
Following Face Transplantation Surgery, Blood Vessels Shown to Reorganize
Results for Intraoperative Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer Similar to Conventional Radiotherapy
Breast Tomosynthesis Increases Cancer Detection and Reduces Recall Rates
Mammography System Developed for the Midrange Segment
Motorized Mobile C-Arm Targets Hybrid ORs
Digital CR System Offers Four Different Cassette Sizes
Recreating Fossils Using CT Imaging and 3D Printing Technology
PET/CT and CT Technology Designed for Real-Time Collaboration Between Clinicians
Compact CR Medical Readers Combine Clear Image with Speed and Effectiveness
3D Marker Supports Breast Cancer Treatment
Project to Develop Breast Biopsy System Offering Real-Time Monitoring, Guidance
320-Detector CT Imaging as Effective as Invasive Tests to Evaluate Heart Blockages
Pelvic Node Treatment Individualized by Including Sentinel Nodes with IMRT
CT Technology Reveals Secrets Gleaned from Mummies, Tigers, Mammoths
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.