Radiography
Cervical Spine CT Scan Not Needed for Ground Level Falls and Simple Assault Patients
Cervical spine CT scans have been deemed to be unnecessary for emergency department patients who are a victim of “simple assault” or who have a “ground-level fall,” unless the patient has a condition that predisposes the patient to spine fracture. More...23 May 2012
Boston Scientific and Royal Philips Collaborate to Enhance Imaging Equipment Solutions
Boston Scientific Corporation ,a medical device developer and manufacturer, and Royal Philips Electronics, a multinational health and well-being electronics company, have announced a collaboration agreement that will allow Philips to sell Boston Scientific Imaging equipment compatible with its own lab imaging systems. More...21 May 2012
Risk Factors for Contrast-Induced Nephrotoxicity Debated
Conflicting with current belief, a new study finds that patients with a history of diabetes are not one of the most at risk for contrast-induced nephrotoxicity. Instead, the study revealed that patients with a history of renal disease, hypertension, and/or heart disease are more likely to suffer from renal insufficiency, putting them at greater risk for contrast-induced nephrotoxicity. More...18 May 2012
CT-Induced Cancer Poses Minimal Risk Compared to Risk of Dying from Disease
Young patients who undergo chest or abdominopelvic computed tomography scanning are more than 35 times more likely to die of their disease than develop a radiation-induced cancer, according to a review of 23,359 patients, some of whom were scanned more than 15 times. More...18 May 2012
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In Other News
Low-Dose Whole-Body CT Identifies Multiple Myeloma Disease Missed on Conventional Imaging
Cone Beam CT Identifies Various Causes of Hearing Loss, Dizziness
Tetherless Vacuum-Assisted Biopsy System Captures Large, High-Quality Samples
Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy Used to Treat Early-Stage Lung Cancer in Operable as well as Inoperable Patients
Large Bore CT System Designed for Oncology Applications
3D Micro-CT Scanning Shows Fibers That Control Heart Rhythm
Digital Mammography Technology Increases Workflow, Speeds Screening at UK Hospital
Children with Abdominal Pain Increasingly Exposed to CT Scanning in the Emergency Room
Mammography Beneficial to Younger Women
Follow-Up CT Can Be Effective When Abdominal Ultrasound Findings Unclear
X-Ray Tubes and Flat Panel Detectors Developed for Digital Radiography
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Shortens Treatment of Gynecologic Tumors
Symposium to Highlight the Latest Innovations in Breast Imaging
False-Positive Mammography Findings May Increase Breast Cancer Risk
CT Radiation Exposure in Obese Patients Needs Further Evaluation
CT System Equipped with Integrated Detector Virtually Eliminates Electronic Noise
Patient Registration Mask Available for Portable CT
Frequent Dental X-Rays Tied to Most Common Brain Tumor
Lung Cancer Detection Using CT Scanning More Successful Than Traditional Methods
Direct Radiography Upgrade Speeds Up Exam Times
Smartcard Informs on Radiation Risks of Adult Radiologic Exams
For Patients with Digestive Disorders, X-Ray Radiation Exposure May Pose Greater Hazards
Radiotherapy for Ductal Breast Cancer Protects Against Recurrence
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