Search Tag: CT scans
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Siemens-user-group-provides-insight-on-ct-practices
2014 01 Jul
Clinicians from across the UK recently gathered in Winchester to attend a two-day CT user group hosted by Siemens Healthcare. Nine speakers from hospitals across the UK presented the latest findings on CT to help improve routine clinical practice. Topics covered included Dual Energy CT, enhanced specifications on Siemens systems and experiences in...Read more
New-benchmark-dome-s6c-led-color-radiology-display-launched
2014 03 Jul
NDS Surgical Imaging (NDSsi) has released its new Dome® S6c widescreen color 6MP diagnostic display, now in production. The newest member of the S-series product family, the Dome S6c offers LED-backlight technology, grayscale and color imaging, and 30-inch widescreen viewing. With a native resolution of 3280 x 2048, the Dome S6c is ideal for...Read more
Boston-marathon-bombings-emergency-radiology-response-assessment
2014 15 Jul
A review of the Brigham and Women's Hospital emergency radiology response to the Boston Marathon bombings in April 2013 underscores the vital role medical imaging plays in emergency situations. At the same time, the new study focuses on how radiology departments can improve their preparedness for mass casualty events. As a Level 1 trauma centre,...Read more
Paediatric-appendicitis-algorithm-reduces-ct-scan-use
2014 05 Aug
A study recently published in the journal Surgery and conducted by researchers of the Mayo Clinic Children’s Center, highlights that an algorithm designed to aid the diagnosis of appendicitis in paediatric patients lowers the use of computed tomography (CT) scans. The most frequent reason for acute abdominal pain in children, acute appendicitis is...Read more
Mri-in-cervical-spine-clearance
2014 05 Aug
If the diagnosis of a cervical spine injury is missed in patients, it can result in devastating consequences. In some cases, CS injuries cannot be ruled out clinically using the National Emergency X-Radiography Utilisation Study low-risk criteria either because of a neurologic deficit or pain, and there may be a need to use other imaging tools. However,...Read more