Radiography
Reducing Patient Radiation Dose During Pulmonary CT Angiography
While screening for possible pulmonary emboli using pulmonary CT angiography, a new study revealed that radiologists can effectively lower the patient radiation dose by approximately 44% and improve vascular enhancement without deterioration of image quality. More...27 Jul 2009

"Neuro Engine” Technology Performs Rapid Volume-Perfusion Acquisition for Stroke Diagnosis
New technology brings stroke diagnosis to the patient with a combination of computed tomography scanner technology and a "Neuro Engine,” providing a unique and complete solution for all aspects of neuroradiology. More...22 Jul 2009
Varian Medical Systems Acquisition to Add Software for Accelerating Radiotherapy Treatment Planning
Varian Medical Systems reported that it has acquired the assets of IKOEmed and IKOEtech, privately owned suppliers of software used in the planning of radiotherapy and radiosurgery treatments. More...21 Jul 2009

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New Wireless DR Technology Combines Breakthrough Digital Systems to Improve Productivity
3D Real-Time X-Ray Images May Be Closer to Reality
New Radiotherapy Technique Shown to Be Safe for Cancer Patients
Software Application Designed to Process Digitized Screen-Film Mammograms
Technology Lowers Radiation Exposure from Cardiac Scans Without Impairing Image Quality
DR System Designed for Multiple Applications
Survey Shows Radiologists Need Standards to Ensure Optimal Visual Accuracy
Multidetector CT Systems Address Needs for Latest Imaging Technology
U.S. National Mammography Database Launched to Improve Mammography Programs
X-Ray Image Detector Developed for Interventional Angiography Applications
Mobile Mammography Workstation Provides High-Processing Power
New Flat Panel Detector Improves Visualization by Capturing Large Anatomic Regions
Researchers Determine Predicting Factors of Positive Lung Cancer Diagnoses in Chest X-Rays
Dual Energy CT Used to Detect Gout
Single Radiotherapy Dose Effective in Relieving Pain from Bone Cancer
Brain Irradiation Decreases Incidence of Brain Metastases in Locally Advanced Lung Cancer Patients
External Beam Breast Radiotherapy Device Eliminates Motion Caused by Breathing
Dose Verification System Tracks Radiation Dose
Long-Term Study Confirms CTA Effective for Chest Pain Diagnosis
MDCT and Leukotriene Inhibitor May Reduce Unstable Coronary Plaques
3T MRI Identifies Early Breast Cancer Not Seen on Mammography and Ultrasound
64-Slice CT Proves Dose-Effective for Evaluating Pregnant Patients with Possible Pulmonary Emboli
Excluding Lateral View in Chest X-Rays Decreases Patient Radiation Exposure by 67%
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