Radiography
Getting Better Visualization of Joint Cartilage through Cationic CT Contrast Agents
In its search to find new ways to treat osteoarthritis and other diseases, a research team has reported finding a new CT contrast agent for visualizing the special distributions of glycosaminoglycans. More...17 Sep 2009
Radiologists Polled on Overuse of Imaging Tests
The reasons behind the unnecessary overuse of radiologic imaging tests have recently been investigated by Norwegian researchers, who polled 374 radiologists about their perspective on the causes of increasing and unnecessary use of radiologic investigations. More...16 Sep 2009
PET/CT Scans May Help Detect Recurring Prostate Cancer Earlier
A new study showed that PET/CT scans used with the imaging agent choline, could detect recurring prostate cancer sooner than traditional imaging technologies in some patients who have had their prostates surgically removed. More...16 Sep 2009
In Other News
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
Mobile C-Arm with Flat Detector Designed for Surgical X-Ray Procedures
Reducing Patient Radiation Dose During Pulmonary CT Angiography
Diffraction-Enhanced Imaging Developed for Early Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis
C-Arm Detector Combines Flat-Panel Technology with Digital Imaging
"Neuro Engineā Technology Performs Rapid Volume-Perfusion Acquisition for Stroke Diagnosis
Varian Medical Systems Acquisition to Add Software for Accelerating Radiotherapy Treatment Planning
DR Image Viewer Software Improves 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.