Radiography
Computer-Based System Designed to Track Radiation Exposure from CT Scans
Researchers have developed a computer-based system that can automatically track patient-specific radiation dose exposure on every patient that receives a CT scan, providing patients with a way to begin tracking their cumulative healthcare-related radiation exposure. More...03 Jun 2010
Optimization of CTCA Protocols Offers Significant Radiation Dose Reduction
Optimization of protocols during computed tomography coronary angiography using prospective electrocardiogram gating and breast shields can reduce the radiation dose delivered to the female breast by more than 80%. More...02 Jun 2010
Coronary CTA a Cost-Effective, Noninvasive Alternative to Cardiac Catheterization
According to new research, noninvasive coronary CTA is a cost-effective alternative to invasive cardiac catheterization in the care of patients who have positive stress test results but a less than 50% chance of actually having significant coronary artery disease. More...25 May 2010
In Other News
Dual Approach Gives a More Effective Image of Autistic Brain
Change in Breast Density over Time Provides Insights into Breast Cancer Risk
Radiotherapy, Radiosurgery Treatments Developed for Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, Schwannomas, Brain, and Spinal Metastases
CT Images Show Facial Aging is More than Skin Deep
CT Scans Detect Differences in Lung Blood-Flow Patterns in Smokers
Breast Scanner Has Potential for Diagnosing Cancer Earlier
Association Between Imaging Scans and Shorter Hospital Stays
Kit Converts Existing Mobile X-Ray Systems to Wireless DR Technology
Risks of Medical Imaging Technology Discussed
IMRT Radiotherapy Treatment Used for Base of Tongue Tumor
Predicting Disease by Imaging Fat Layer Around Heart
CR/Mini-PACS Imaging Solution Designed to Meet Budgets of Medical Offices
Dual-Energy CT Accurately Diagnoses Gout in Acute, Emergency Settings
X-Rays Often Inconclusive in Diagnosing Hip, Pelvic Fractures
Radiotherapy Shown to Cause Lasting Vascular Disease
Chest X-Rays Can Help Predict Which H1N1 Patients are at Greatest Risk
Workstation Enables Real-Time Review of Large, Thin-Slice CT and MR Scans
Radiotherapy Workstation's Algorithms Optimized for IMRT, VMAT Applications
Volumetric Image Analysis Promotes Accurate Assessment of Patient Response to Cancer Treatment
Radiation Advance Gives Breast Cancer Patients Hope in Single Dose
CR System Provides both Standard Phosphor Plate and Needle-Based Detector Plate Reading from a Single Unit
16- and 64-Slice CT Systems Provide Dose-Saving Features
PET/CT Scanner Optimized to Streamline Workflow
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.