Radiography
First Multicenter Trial Confirms Effectiveness of Combined CT Angiography and Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Using 320-Detector Row CT
Combined noninvasive computed tomography coronary angiography and myocardial perfusion with 320-detector row CT allows accurate identification of flow-limiting lesions requiring revascularization. More...19 Sep 2012
CT Angiography and Perfusion Effective in Assessing Coronary Artery Disease
An imaging strategy that incorporates noninvasive computed tomography angiography and CT myocardial perfusion imaging has been shown in a recent study to have high level of diagnostic accuracy for identifying patients with flow-limiting coronary artery disease in need of myocardial revascularization. More...10 Sep 2012
Coronary CT Angiography Noninvasively Detects Coronary Artery Disease
Among patients with suspected or known coronary artery disease, use of a screening test that utilizes computational fluid dynamics to draw on specific data from computed tomographic angiography imaging demonstrated improved diagnostic accuracy vs. CT angiography alone for the diagnosis of ischemia. More...06 Sep 2012
CT System with Visualization Software Provides High-Speed Body Coverage and Comfort to Elderly and Bariatric Patients
A new computed tomography system provides high-speed whole body coverage at high spatial resolution, with pediatric and bariatric CT imaging allowing for minimum patient exclusion. More...06 Sep 2012
Small Bowel X-Rays, CT Enterography May Be Replaced by MR Enterography for Children with Crohn Disease
Parents with children nine years old and older who have Crohn disease should ask their child’s physician about MR enterography as a replacement for small bowel X-rays or CT enterography, a new study revealed. More...05 Sep 2012
In Other News
Canadian CT Head Rules Superior to New Orleans Criteria in Predicting Neurosurgical Intervention
Philips Showcases New Cardiology Solutions at ESC Meet
Increased Risk of Death Not Seen in Breast Cancer Patients with High-Density Mammograms
Philips Introduces AlluraClarity X-Ray System in Ghent Hospital
Radiation After Lumpectomy Better for Most Older, Early-Stage Breast Cancer Patients
Hybrid OR Imaging System Moves Along Defined Pathways, Guided by Laser
Wireless Detector Offers Irradiation Side-Sampling Technology
Lung Cancer Screening Center Offers Early Detection with Multidisciplinary Approach
Flexible Digital Radiography Room Designed to Improve Workflow at the Patient’s Bedside
Patient Selection Approach May Change for Minimally Invasive Stroke Treatment
CT Angiography Best for Emergency Diagnosis of Heart Disease in Low-Risk Patients
CR System Provides High Quality Digital Images to Smaller Practices
Radiotherapy Provides Relief for Patients with Painful Heel Spurs
Dr. Robert S. Ledley Developer of Full-Body CT Scanner, Dead at 86
Mammography Screening Reveals Limited Effect on Breast Cancer Mortality in Swedish Study
Biplane X-Ray System Designed for Wide Array of Interventional Procedures
Radiation from Cardiac Imaging Procedures May Pose Cancer Risk
New CT Technology Enables Sustainable Cardiovascular Care
Bee Venom Compound Tested for Radioprotector Qualities
Single Dose Radiation During Surgery Helps Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients Forgo Longer Radiation Course
Beam-Shaping Collimator for Cancer Radiotherapy Accelerates Treatment
MRI-Guided Radiotherapy System Under Evaluation for Cancer Treatment
Safer Radiologic Imaging to Help Children with Otolaryngologic Disease
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.