Radiography
Comprehensive Cardiac CT Scans May Provide More Precise Image of Significant Heart Disease
A team of researchers and radiologists has developed a CT-based protocol that identifies both narrowing of coronary arteries and areas of myocardial ischemia, giving a better indication of clinically significant coronary artery disease. More...30 Sep 2009
Quick and Accurate Breast Biopsies via Full-Field Digital Mammography
A full-field direct digital mammography system's stereotactic biopsy attachment provides the clinician with helpful guidance through the biopsy procedure enabling vertical and lateral access to breast lesions, of particular use when trying to access technically challenging areas in the breast. More...24 Sep 2009
In Other News
Getting Better Visualization of Joint Cartilage through Cationic CT Contrast Agents
Radiologists Polled on Overuse of Imaging Tests
PET/CT Scans May Help Detect Recurring Prostate Cancer Earlier
Radiation Dose During CT Scans Significantly Reduced by Iterative Reconstruction Technique
Radiologists, Medical Physicists Collaborate to Make Imaging Procedures Safer
Patient Radiation Exposure Levels During Procedures Are Frequently Neglected
HD PET/CT Scanner Captures Images in 10 Minutes
Inflammation May Be Cause of Fatigue Tied to Radiotherapy
Research Shows Effectiveness of Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy for Spinal Tumors
PET/CT Image Fusion Module Integrates with PACS for More Efficiency
CR Cassette Developed with Embedded Antiscatter Grid for Greater Productivity, Positioning, and Flexibility
Radiation Exposure During Interventional Procedures a Concern in Developing Countries
Mammography Viewer Improves Productivity by Eliminating Separate Workflows
First Real-Time Adaptive Radiation Therapy in 10 Minutes or Less
Improving Patient Safety by Standardizing Procedures for CT Contrast Administration
Miniaturized X-Ray Technology Improves Image Clarity
Switch to Digital Mammography Leads to Increased Cancer Detection Rates
Improving Radiotherapy Treatment Accuracy of Deadly Pancreatic Tumors
20-Slice CT Adapts to Virtually Any Patient for Complete Dose Protection
Patients with Appendicitis Effectively Identified Using Low-Dose CT
Brachytherapy Treatment Planning Technology Speeds Calculation Times
Positive Results Following Evaluation of Tomosynthesis-Based 3T Mammography System
Cardiac CT Shown More Cost-Effective Managing Low-Risk Patients with Chest Pain in the Emergency Department
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.