Search Tag: Dose
Radiation-dose-level-affects-size-of-lesions-seen-on-chest-ct-images
2013 30 Apr
The estimated size of chest lymph nodes and lung nodules seen on CT images varies significantly when the same nodes or nodules are examined using lower versus higher doses of radiation, a new study has shown. The study, conducted at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, used a 3D image processing tool to quantitatively measure the volume of...Read more
Toshiba-infinix-i-system-displays-radiation-dose-exposure
2013 15 May
Toshiba America Medical Systems has launched the FDA-cleared Dose Tracking System for InfinixTM-i cardiovascular X-ray. The Dose Tracking System visualises X-ray emissions via a colour-coded display. “Through our partnership with the University at Buffalo, Toshiba designed the Dose Tracking System as a visual aid, enabling clinicians to monitor...Read more
Intermountain-healthcare-launches-system-to-measure-and-report-cumulative-medical-radiation-exposure
2013 27 May
Intermountain Healthcare, a Utah-based nonprofit system of 22 hospitals and 185 clinics, is compiling the cumulative radiation patients receive from about 220,000 higher-dose procedures and imaging exams each year, starting with exams performed in the last quarter of 2012. That information is now readily available to both physicians and patients....Read more
Sectra-dosetrack-gains-fda-registration
2013 16 Jul
Sectra has recently registered its radiation dose solution Sectra DoseTrack™, with the FDA. Sectra DoseTrack is a web-based solution which monitors patient radiation doses and ensures that they are kept as low as reasonably achievable. The system automatically collects, stores and monitors data from all connected modalities saving valuable time and...Read more
Unfors-raysafe-s1-dose-management-software-awarded
2013 30 Jul
Unfors RaySafe has won “Red Dot Award: Communication Design 2013” for its RaySafe S1 dose management software. Their success in the “Interface Design” category of the Red Dot Award: Communication Design 2013 was achieved against strong competition. The award judges noted “the high aesthetic appeal of the design, the compellingly simple operation...Read more
Toshiba-partnership-with-unfors-raysafe-for-dose-monitoring-for-cardiovascular-x-ray
2013 14 Aug
Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. has partnered with Unfors RaySafe, Inc. to offer a new dose monitoring and management tool for Infinix™-i cardiovascular X-ray systems. The Unfors RaySafe i2 displays real-time dose exposure information, helping to make exams safer for all clinical staff. “Real-time display and analysis of individual staff...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
Varian-medical-systems-s-probeam-proton-therapy-system-fda-approved
2014 22 Jan
Varian Medical Systems of Palo Alto, California, the world's leading manufacturer of medical devices and software for treating cancer and other medical conditions with radiotherapy, radiosurgery and brachytherapy, has received US FDA 510(k) clearance for its updated ProBeam proton therapy system. Varian's ProBeam system gives clinicians options...Read more
Cardiovascular-imaging
2014 08 Mar
Interviewee Dr. Eugenio Picano, FESC Director General Echocardiographic Laboratory Institute of Clinical Physiology, CNR Pisa, Italy Interviewed by Claire Pillar Managing Editor HealthManagement What prompted the European Society of Cardiology to produce...Read more
Fluke-biomedical-acquires-unfors-raysafe
2014 06 Feb
Fluke Biomedical, the world's leading manufacturer of biomedical test instruments, has announced the acquisition of Unfors RaySafe. With this acquisition Fluke Biomedical adds industry leading quality assurance devices for diagnostic x-ray from Unfors RaySafe. With an enhanced portfolio especially in the fields of diagnostic x-ray, real-time...Read more
Ecr-2014-world-premiere-of-shimadzu-s-mobile-c-arm-system
2014 27 Feb
New mobile C-arm system combines outstanding ease of use with excellent image quality Opescope Acteno provides advanced imaging technologies Exclusively from Shimadzu: quicker height adjustment of vertical C-arm movement New dose management with special features Shimadzu, world-wide manufacturer of diagnostic imaging equipment, will...Read more
Ecr-2014-agfa-healthcare-releases-next-generation-of-musica
2014 28 Feb
Latest improvements provide even more detail in images and confident, comfortable reading Fully automatic and exam-independent, MUSICA provides consistently high image quality across CR and DR solutions. Enhancements include no need to adjust window level and a balanced presentation of different tissue structures for comfortable reading. MUSICA...Read more
Ecr-2014-unfors-raysafe-supports-the-eurosafe-imaging-campaign
2014 06 Mar
EuroSafe Imaging Campaign is the Europe-wide initiative for safe X-ray use Unfors RaySafe (previously Unfors Instruments), the international market leader of measuring devices for quality assurance of diagnostic X-ray equipment, is a supporting partner of the EuroSafe Imaging Campaign. This is a European Society of Radiology (ESR) initiative...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-cocir-supports-eurosafe-imaging-campaign-working-together-for-patient-safety
2014 07 Mar
COCIR has welcomed the EuroSafe Imaging campaign launch, whose main objective is patient and healthcare worker safety. A European Society of Radiology (ESR) initiative, the launch is taking place at the 2014 European Congress of Radiology (ECR) with a poster exhibition and a new dedicated website. The EuroSafe Imaging campaign promotes...Read more
Toshiba-partners-with-unfors-raysafe-to-improve-x-ray-room-staff-safety
2014 11 Mar
RaySafe i2 Now Available on Toshiba Infinix-i Systems To improve clinical staff safety during interventional procedures and help monitor radiation dose, Toshiba Medical Systems Europe has partnered with Unfors RaySafe AB to offer a new dose monitoring and management tool for Infinix™-i cardiovascular X-ray systems. Toshiba integrates RaySafe...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
Ecr-2014-talking-about-radiation-risk
2014 18 Mar
The knowns and unknowns of radiation risk were discussed by Annalisa Trianni from Italy at the Management in Radiology session, held during the recent European Congress of Radiology in Vienna, in a talk prepared with Donald Peck from the USA. Outcome of radiation can be pre-determined to some extent. The amount of energy required to cause these...Read more
Study-dexmedetomidine-lowers-anesthetic-dose-requirements-in-surgery
2014 16 Apr
According to a study published in the April issue of the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) journal ‘Anesthesia & Analgesia’, adjuvant use of the sedative drug dexmedetomidine has achieved a reduction in the doses of propofol and remifentanil required for patients undergoing surgery. Dr Marc Fischler of Hôpital Foch, Suresnes in...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
Maquet-critical-care-launches-agc-automatic-gas-control
2014 04 Jul
FLOW-i Anesthesia Delivery System now available with AGC: Advanced speed and control provide improved efficiency and ease of use during anesthesia. MAQUET FLOW-i® is now available with optional Automatic Gas Control (AGC™). Officially launched at the ESA (European Society of Anaesthesiology) annual conference in Stockholm, Sweden, in June...Read more
Paediatric-medical-imaging-the-three-rights
2014 17 Jul
In order to promote the safe and effective use of medical imaging, the Mayo Clinic has started a collaborative effort to ensure that a national protocol is put into action. This initiative, published online in the Journal of Patient Safety, calls for the American College of Radiology, the Joint Commission, the Intersociety Accreditation Commission...Read more
Ecr2016-safe-imaging-picks-up-pace-but-what-about-the-children
2016 02 Mar
The EuroSafe Imaging campaign, the initiative of the European Society of Radiologists (ESR) to increase awareness for radiation protection among the radiology community, has established itself as a basis for international benchmarking, industry experts said at a symposium during the ECR2016 congress in Vienna on Wednesday. But most of the speakers also...Read more
Bigger-dose-will-not-improve-prostate-cancer-survival
2016 31 Mar
A bigger radiation dose will not improve the long-term chances of patients with non-metastatic prostate cancer, a new study in the U.S. by Thomas Jefferson University has found. Despite advances in technology that has allowed doctors to administer higher radiation doses to prostate cancer patients with fewer side effects, the new study, published...Read more
Putting-medical-radiation-protection-first
2019 26 Aug
Summary: How a European Society of Radiology flagship initiative is addressing quality and safety in medical imaging. EUROSAFE IMAGING has celebrated five years of success in its mission to support and strengthen medical radiation protection across Europe. Through its Stars network, EUROSAFE IMAGING makes efforts to give radiation protection...Read more