Search Tag: CT scans

IMAGING Management

Snmmi-2014-imaging-system-opti-spect-pet-ct-all-in-one

2014 10 Jun

In a world premiere at this year’s annual meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, scientists have presented a state-of-the-art molecular imaging system that combines a variety of five molecular imaging modalities in one hybrid device.  The innovation integrates single photon emission tomography (SPECT), positron emission...Read more

IMAGING Management

Children-s-heart-imaging-associated-cancer-risk-initially-low

2014 10 Jun

The levels of low radiation, which children with heart disease are exposed to during X-rays, does not increase their lifetime cancer risk in a significant way, however as they undergo further complex imaging examinations involving higher radiation doses, the risk of cancer does increase slightly. These are the findings of a study conducted by...Read more

IMAGING Management

Low-dose-ct-lung-cancer-screening-for-high-risk-smokers

2014 08 Jun

Age and habitual cigarette use factor into the risk assessment for lung cancer in former and current smokers. The implementation of a screening program, which utilises a state-of-the-art prediction model, can be more efficient for the identification of those with a risk high enough to warrant costly and potentially invasive imaging investigations....Read more

IT Management

Toshiba-s-innovation-industry-s-only-scalable-premium-ct-solution

2014 03 Jun

Unmatched Flexibility and Clinical Capabilities Designed for the New Healthcare Environment Leading healthcare providers now have a scalable top-tier CT solution with the launch of Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.’s Aquilion ONE Family. As healthcare providers strive for more efficient, accurate and safe patient care, the Aquilion ONE...Read more

IMAGING Management

Pet-ct-screening-for-metastases-affecting-surgical-success

2014 19 May

Canadian scientists have examined the influence of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) in the management of colorectal cancer patients with possible metastases previously undetected by computed tomography (CT). All patients involved in the study had surgically removable liver metastases; the aim of the research was to determine whether additional imaging...Read more

IMAGING Management

Radiation-risks-in-paediatric-ct-an-evaluation

2014 16 May

An online survey of members of a national Canadian PEM physician association was conducted to gauge possible malignancy risks from diagnostic tests that are conducted on children in the emergency department. The study was specifically related to head computed tomography (CT).     There is no doubt that CT is one of the most important diagnostic...Read more

IMAGING Management

Nuance-powershare-network-industry-s-largest-imaging-exchange

2014 22 Apr

Industry’s largest medical imaging network helps providers and patients coordinate care and share information across distances and disparate healthcare systems Nuance Communications, Inc. has announced the immediate availability of Nuance PowerShare™ Network, the industry’s largest cloud-based network for securely connecting physicians, patients,...Read more

IMAGING Management

Ukrc-2014-siemens-to-showcase-range-of-innovative-imaging-solutions

2014 16 Apr

Siemens Healthcare is set to display its growing range of diagnostic imaging solutions at the annual UK Radiological Congress (UKRC) on 9-11 June 2014 at Manchester Central. Under its theme “Answers for Life”, Siemens will provide delegates the chance to see cutting-edge and accessible technological innovations designed to advance human health on...Read more

IMAGING Management

Onedx-unveils-google-glass-as-platform-for-mobile-access-to-health-data

2014 24 Mar

Smart Glasses Harness OneDX Capability to Provide Secure Access to Medical Imaging Studies from PACS and EMRs from any Mobile Device The New Medical Product Server unveiled a new platform at the HIMSS14 Annual Conference and Exhibition: Google Glass for its OneDX® mobile imaging management solution, enabling physicians quick access to medical...Read more

IMAGING Management

Toshiba-s-fda-cleared-ct-allows-visualisation-of-myocardial-ischemia

2014 13 Mar

Toshiba introduces exclusive and FDA-cleared CT Myocardial Perfusion on its Aquilion ONE and Aquilion ONE ViSION Edition CT systems. To improve cardiac diagnoses with simplified dose reduction technology, Toshiba announces the FDA clearance of its industry-exclusive CT Myocardial Perfusion capability. Available on Toshiba’s Aquilion ONE and...Read more

Health Management

The-role-of-teleradiology-in-emergency-radiology-provision

2014 08 Mar

Author Arjun Kalyanpur Chief Radiologist and Chief Executive Officer Teleradiology Solutions Bangalore, India [email protected]   Key Points Teleradiology has had a major impact in decreasing report turnaround time, and in improving service levels in the emergency setting....Read more

Health Management

Medical-fusion-imaging-paving-the-way-for-better-diagnosis-of-tumours

2014 08 Mar

Author Raghumaran Madanagopal Healthcare Research Analyst Frost & Sullivan   Medical imaging involves creating images of the human body to assist medical practitioners in effective clinical diagnosis. A number of imaging techniques have been developed over time that not only help in anatomical diagnosis, but also...Read more

IMAGING Management

Ecr-2014-siemens-presents-new-16-slice-ct-scanner-somatom-scope

2014 07 Mar

All-round CT for clinical routine Total cost of ownership up to 35% lower than with previous model Available in two configurations eCockpit technology package now also available for entry-level segment At the Vienna European Congress of Radiology (ECR) Siemens Healthcare premieres its latest 16-slice CT scanner for the entry-level...Read more

IMAGING Management

Ecr-2014-toshiba-introduces-a-faster-astelion-advance-edition

2014 07 Mar

After the successful introduction of the Astelion series at last year’s ECR, Toshiba is pleased to present the Astelion /Advance Edition with 0.6 s gantry rotation speed at ECR 2014. The 16-row detector multislice helical CT scanner Astelion /Advance Edition will be available with a speed of 0.6 s per rotation which reduces breath holding time...Read more

IMAGING Management

Ecr-2014-philips-drives-digital-imaging-innovations

2014 07 Mar

New integrated radiology solutions designed to deliver economic value, increase clinical performance Royal Philips will demonstrate advanced image quality, visualisation and clinical decision support at this year’s European Congress of Radiology in Vienna, Austria.  Building on more than 20 years of digital imaging experience, the company...Read more

IMAGING Management

Improved-ultrasound-imaging-enables-tumour-visualisation

2014 18 Feb

An innovative new technique developed by UNC researchers could enable doctors to visualise tumours without using radiation in a more cost effective way. Compared to X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs, ultrasound not only provides an alternative which is less expensive, but more importantly, it is a radiation-free technology for detecting and monitoring...Read more

Executive Health Management

Arab-health-2014-record-number-of-product-and-solution-launches

2014 29 Jan

Healthcare companies present latest products portfolios and solutions adopting e-health and automated processes, geared towards improving efficiency and quality in the industry.  With more than 3900 exhibiting companies from 63 countries, the Arab Health Exhibition and Congress is the Middle East’s largest healthcare expo. This year, it is...Read more

IMAGING Management

Arab-health-2014-blackford-analysis-introduces-image-comparison-acceleration-portfolio

2014 28 Jan

Blackford enhances any image viewer to accelerate the comparison of medical images Blackford Analysis, a provider of software products that accelerate comparison of medical images, has announced it will be introducing its products to the Middle Eastern market at the Arab Health Congress 2014 in Dubai. Designed to be integrated directly into...Read more

IMAGING Management

Siemens-awarded-us-fda-approval-for-rt-pro-workflow-features

2014 27 Jan

FDA Clears Siemens RT Workflow Features RT Pro edition enhances radiation oncology workflow on company’s SOMATOM Definition AS Open CT simulator Siemens Healthcare has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the RT Pro edition – a package of features designed to enhance radiation oncology workflow for Siemens’...Read more

IT Management

Olea-sphere-medical-imaging-software-is-granted-usfda-approval

2014 17 Jan

Olea Medical, a medical technology developer with headquarters at La Ciotat, France, and offices in Cambridge, MA, US, has obtained FDA 510(k) clearance to market the 2.3 version of Olea Sphere medical imaging enterprise software package in the US. Olea Sphere is an image processing software package intended for picture archive, post-processing...Read more

IMAGING Management

Rsna-2013-ge-healthcare-premieres-revolutionary-one-heartbeat-ct

2013 03 Dec

Revolution CT to give clinicians a test that gives them outstanding image quality and reduced dose exposure for patients. GE Healthcare, a unit of General Electric Company announced at this year’s Radiological Society of North America's Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois that its 510(k)-pending Revolution CT^ has...Read more

IMAGING Management

Rsna-2013-ct-and-3-d-printers-used-by-researchers-to-recreate-dinosaur-fossils

2013 20 Nov

Data from computed tomography (CT) scans can be used with three-dimensional (3-D) printers to make accurate copies of fossilized bones, according to new research published online in the journal Radiology. Fossils are often stored in plaster casts, or jackets, to protect them from damage. Getting information about a fossil typically requires...Read more

IMAGING Management

Somatom-force-makes-ct-scans-available-to-highly-sensitive-patients

2013 15 Nov

Siemens’ new computer tomograph (CT) ‘Somatom Force’ had its global premiere at Germany’s University Medical Centre Mannheim. Within the initial weeks of clinical use at Mannheim’s Institute for Clinical Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, the company’s third generation of Dual Source computed tomography – CT scanners each with two radiation tubes and...Read more

IMAGING Management

Right-dose-image-contest-lets-jury-and-public-choose-the-best-ct-images

2013 25 Oct

Siemens Healthcare has launched its third annual computed tomography clinical imaging competition, inviting members of the public to submit an online vote for the image of their choice in the ‘Right Dose Image Contest’. An international jury of experts, including members of the Sierra Initiative (Siemens Radiation Reduction Alliance), will determine...Read more

IMAGING Management

Latest-somatom-perspective-ct-scanner-launched-by-siemens

2013 22 Oct

16- and 32-slice configurations added to scanner range, with all systems upgradable to 128 slices. Lower operating costs and reduced downtime achievable via eMode function combination with a Siemens service contract. Two new models join the established CT scanner range entitled Somatom Perspective, known for being exceptionally economical. Presented...Read more