http://www.diagnosticimaging.com Radiology, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, X-ray - News and Resources - Diagnostic Imaging en Copyright 2009, CMPMedica US Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:30:02 GMT Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:30:02 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/display/article/113619/1484925?CID=rss Computer-aided detection software developed especially for coronary CT angiography could boost imagers’ ability to detect clinically relevant stenosis in patients at low to moderate risk of coronary artery disease, according to researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/display/article/113619/1484456?CID=rss Carestream Health will show work-in-progress upgrade to its PACS at the upcoming RSNA meeting that will allow cross-site reading through a unified global worklist. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/display/article/113619/1484451?CID=rss PACSGEAR will unveil at RSNA 2009 a quality control tool for PACS. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/display/article/113619/1484446?CID=rss Long-time OEM supplier Shina Systems will launch advanced visualization software for the end user at RSNA 2009. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/display/article/113619/1484746?CID=rss Combining T2-weighted MRI to detect microvascular obstructions with delayed-enhancement imaging to measure myocardial viability offers clinicians a better way to assess myocardial infarction, according to a new study from Japan. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/display/article/113619/1484741?CID=rss “Surprise, surprise, surprise!” drawled an awestruck Gomer Pyle, taken off guard by the obvious way more than he should have been. Maybe that’s why this hound-dog–looking actor came to mind as I read a study indicating that hospital deaths drop when more imaging exams are done. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/display/article/113619/1484422?CID=rss Revenue at Vital Images dropped 19% in the third quarter compared to the year earlier period, but CEO Michael H. Carrel pointed to encouraging signs “in our marketplace.” Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/display/article/113619/1484416?CID=rss At RSNA 2009 Bracco Diagnostics will highlight pre-programmed protocols integrated into its CT contrast injectors. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/display/article/113619/1484384?CID=rss The American College of Radiology is predicting that imaging access will plunge and patient waiting times will soar from new Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rules that will cut Medicare payments for outpatient imaging by an estimated 16% next year. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/display/article/113619/1483564?CID=rss Medrad will begin distributing Merge Healthcare’s breast MR computer-aided detection system, CADstream, in France, the UK, Germany and Italy. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/display/article/113619/1483559?CID=rss Belgium-based IBA (Ion Beam Applications) is hawking its two-room proton therapy solution this week at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) meeting as a smaller, lower-cost alternative to traditional proton therapy centers. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/display/article/113619/1483554?CID=rss India's teleradiology provider, TeleDiagnosys , is signing up new clients in southwest Europe and the U.S. over the past few months, according to the Pune, India-based firm. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/display/article/113619/1483912?CID=rss PET imaging of non-small cell lung cancer prior to receiving radiation therapy should not be the basis for determining areas that may benefit from higher doses of radiation, according to research presented this week at the 2009 American Society of Radiation Oncology meeting. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/display/article/113619/1483529?CID=rss Cuts built into the 2010 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule will imperil community-based imaging facilities, ultimately restricting availability of advanced imaging techniques to large hospitals, according to American College of Radiology. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/display/article/113619/1483524?CID=rss An economical ultrasound system has joined the Aplio family at Toshiba America Medical Systems. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/display/article/113619/1483519?CID=rss A version of Hologic’s partial breast irradiation device, the MammoSite ML, took center stage this week at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology meeting. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/display/article/113619/1483449?CID=rss Although radiologists’ call to crack down on imaging self-referral has not found a strong reception in Congress, government agencies and insurance companies at the state level have been gradually tightening their oversight and control of the controversial practice. Radiologists could play an important role in keeping up the momentum. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/display/article/113619/1483179?CID=rss Enhancements that adjust for organ motion and better localize lesions debuted today for Philips’ Brilliance CT Big Bore at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) in Chicago. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/display/article/113619/1483174?CID=rss A radiographic add-on to linear accelerators used in radiation oncology debuted today at the ASTRO meeting. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/display/article/113619/1483164?CID=rss Robert V. Baumgartner has joined the Board of Directors of Carestream Health. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT