Radiography
Sevenfold Radiation Exposure to U.S. Population from Medical Procedures
In 2006, people living in the United States were exposed to more than seven times as much ionizing radiation from medical procedures as was the case in the early 1980s, according to a new report on population exposure. More...18 Mar 2009
Low-Back Pain Imaging Without Indication of Underlying Conditions Does Not Improve Clinical Outcomes
The routine use of radiography, MRI, or CT scans in patients with low-back pain but no indication of a serious underlying condition has been shown to not improve clinical outcomes, according to recent research. More...10 Mar 2009
Noninvasive Image-Guided Radiosurgery Can Now Treat Inoperable Lung Cancer
A new noninvasive surgical device for eradicating inoperable lung cancer and other conditions enables clinicians to perform image-guided radiosurgery on tumors of the lung, as well as of the brain, spine, liver, and prostate. More...04 Mar 2009
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In Other News
CT Used with Surgical Microcoils Helps Locate Small Lung Nodules
Cardiac CT Angiography May Expose Patients to High Radiation Dose
For Imaging Equipment Vendors, Interoperability a Major Selling Point
Low Energy, High-Resolution Collimators Enhance Nuclear Medicine Imaging Capabilities
SPECT Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Evaluated in New-Onset Heart Failure Patients
Mammography Use in the United States Decreases
Radiation Lowers Relapse Risk in Noninvasive Breast Cancer
Heart Bypass Imaging Helps Reduce Graft Defects
New Guidelines on the Management of Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Longer Interpretation Times Seen for Screening Digital Mammograms than Film-Screen Mammograms
When Distinguishing Colorectal Polyps, Narrow-Band Imaging Is Comparable to White Light Colonoscopy
High-Definition CT System Uses Less Radiation
Fat Tissue Shown To Be Sensitive to Irradiation
Quality Colonoscopy Best for Detecting Polyps and Tumors
First Prostate Cancer Patient in France Treated with New Radiotherapy
Digital Radiography Lets Facilities Go Digital Faster
Women at High Risk of Breast Cancer May Benefit from Alternating Mammography and MRI
CT Colonography Provides Two-in-One Screening Approach for Cancer and Osteoporosis
Oncology-Specific Image Management System Archives Images and Data Generated During Cancer Treatments
Mammography and Ultrasound Key to Detection of Breast Cancer in Men
Flat-Panel Detector Provides Clinical Coverage with High Patient Workflow
New Technology Developed To Visualize Molecules in Motion
3D X-Ray Orthopedic Imaging System Provides Great Detail
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.