Diagnostic Imaging Staff

Carestream will show at RSNA 2012 its smaller-format DRX detector as a works in progress, designed for pediatric, orthopedic and general radiology exams.

Medical imaging managers reported low confidence that they will receive adequate reimbursement from Medicare in the fourth quarter of 2012.

SourceHOV will unveil at RSNA 2012 an X-Ray Preservation Program for legacy X-ray images requiring long-term retention.

TeraMedica plans to debut at RSNA 2012 its next generation Evercore VNA Control Center, a streamlined interface for the vendor-neutral archive.

Advanced visualization software developer Claron Technology will debut at RSNA 2012 enhancements to their “No Install” cloud-based viewers.

peerVue will unveil at RSNA 2012 several new solutions aimed at helping radiologists streamline their workflow.

Intelerad Medical Systems will be launching a few new products aimed at improving workflow, image sharing and security.

Medical networking company ETIAM plans to introduce at RSNA 2012 a Web-based universal image viewer.

GE Healthcare axquires U-Systems Inc., developer of the Automated Breast Ultrasound, a system used as a supplement to mammography for asymptomatic women with dense breasts and no prior interventions.

In honor of Nuclear Medicine Week, the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging highlights four major advancements in the field.

Referring physicians want an easier way to order studies, shorter turnaround times, and better communication of critical results, a survey found.

Digital mammography is better for detecting life-threatening breast cancers than is screen film mammography, without increasing overdiagnosis.

Radiologists have developed evidence-based guidelines to help physicians manage low back pain patients to try to reduce inappropriate imaging and procedures.

U-Systems’ somo •v Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) system is approved for use in combination with mammography for women with dense breast tissue.

GE Healthcare and RadNet have partnered to identify the most efficient, cost-effective approaches for breast cancer detection.

Interventional radiology has achieved primary specialty status, a decision the SIR hailed as confirmation of the skill set’s benefits to patients.

Radiologist compensation dipped slightly compared with last year, while other specialists saw a salary increase, an AMGA survey found.

Spectral mammography could be used to accurately measure breast density, thus helping to identify women at high risk for breast cancer, researchers said.

A new CT technique called known component reconstruction could produce improved images of joint replacements and lower dose exposure.

Medical imaging managers continue to have low expectations for adequate Medicare reimbursement rates.

GE Healthcare’s cardiac spectral CT has received FDA 510(k) clearance, the company announced.

The American College of Radiology and the Colon Cancer Alliance call on Congress to pass HR 4165, which would cover CT colonography screening under Medicare.

Most healthcare providers developing an enterprise imaging strategy are considering a vendor-neutral archive or a PACS enterprise archive solution, KLAS found.

Monitoring blood oxygen saturation in the MRI suite can challenge patient care and work flow. Here’s Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital’s solution.

Medical imaging studies stored in PACS account for the large surge in health care data burdening hospitals, a new survey found.

The American College of Radiology lauded the AMA’s policy update that recognizes the importance of screening mammography starting at age 40.

Fujifilm named best overall medical equipment manufacturer in Best in KLAS awards. Leaders were also selected in MR, CT, digital mammo and other categories.

The FDA cleared Siemens’ 128-slice CT scanner designed as a budget-conscious option for community and critical access hospitals and outpatient centers.

SNM’s 2012 Image of the Year shows the effectiveness of Bi-213-DOTATOC for the peptide receptor alpha-therapy of GEP-NETs that do not respond to beta therapy.

The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance introduced a dose-reduction initiative aimed to ensure only authorized operators can alter the controls of a CT scanner.