Radiography

Mammography Every Other Year Has Same Benefits of Yearly Screening, But Less Harm
A comprehensive analysis of various mammography-screening schedules suggests that biennial screening of average risk women between the ages of 50 and 74 achieves most of the benefits of yearly screening, but with less harm. More...04 Dec 2009
Shimadzu and Edda Partner on X-ray Chest CAD Applications
Shimadzu and Edda Technology reported that both entered into a business partnership on X-ray chest CAD systems based on the radiography system of Shimadzu featuring its direct conversion flat panel detector and Edda's CAD applications. More...02 Dec 2009
Avoiding Damage to Neurocognitive Regions of the Brain During Cranial Radiation
Radiation oncologists are trying to find ways to avoid damage to the critically important hippocampus and limbic circuit of the brain when cranial radiation is required to treat existing or potential metastatic tumors. More...30 Nov 2009
In Other News
Undetectable PSA after Radiation Predicts Good Patient Outcomes
Free 2D/3D Advanced Visualization Software Available for CT and MRI
Radiotherapy Quality Assurance System Analyzes Dose in Isocentric Target Region
Stereotactic Radiotherapy Standard of Care for Frail Patients with Early-Stage Lung Cancer
Catheter Directed Therapy for Pulmonary Embolism Proves Successful
Mammography Radiation Therapy System Designed for the Treatment of Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Dual-Source CT Scanner Requires Only Fraction of the Radiation Dose Needed for Other Systems
Method Developed to Protect Healthy Cells from Radiation Damage
Computed Radiography System Recognized for Advances in Neonatal Imaging
CT Scans Better Detecting Abnormalities in Patients with Influenza A Virus H1N1
Diagnosing Tietze's Syndrome Requires a Combination of Imaging Modalities
Digital X-Ray Mammography Becoming Preferred Choice of Equipment
PET-CT System Provides Advanced Tumor Detection
CT Scans Show Patients with Severe Cases of H1N1 Are at Risk for Developing Acute Pulmonary Emboli
Radiotherapy Technology Adapts Treatment and Therapy Planning to Anatomic Changes
Particle Beam Radiation Therapy Has Potential But Unproven for Treating Cancer
Technique Drastically Reduces Patient Radiation Dose During CT Angiography
Pioneering Brain Malformation Treatment in India Using Radiosurgery Technology
Calcium Scans Shown to Be Effective for Heart Disease Screening
Coronary Imaging Modalities Help to Identify Plaques Likely to Cause Heart Attacks
Guatemala Treatment Center Becomes First in Latin America to Introduce Advanced Radiotherapy Cancer Treatments
ECG Gating Drastically Reduces Patient Radiation Dose during CT Angiography
Imaging of Pancreatic Neoplasms Influences Outcome of Resection
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.