Search Tag: RSNA
2018 20 Nov
Women aged 75 and older should continue to perform mammography screening as a high occurrence of breast cancer was found among this older age group in a new study that will be presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). There has been controversy in recent years on what the cut-off age should be...Read more
2018 20 Nov
A new study that will be presented next week during the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) shows MRI brain scans are better at predicting the development of Alzheimer’s disease in patients compared to clinical tests commonly used today. Until now, the standardized questionnaires and tests to measure cognition and...Read more
2018 27 Mar
The Image Wisely® Campaign, officially launched at the 2010 annual meeting of the RSNA, aims to raise awareness about medical radiation and provide educational resources for radiology professionals, referring clinicians, manufacturers, and patients about adult radiology examinations. Its website became operational in 2011, providing easy access to...Read more
2017 27 Nov
International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra is globally introducing gadolinium tracking in its dose monitoring solution, Sectra DoseTrack. Gadolinium is a contrast agent commonly used to enhance images during MRI exams. By systematically registering gadolinium information, healthcare providers can reduce the risk of patients...Read more
2016 08 Nov
This year, on November 8, the European Society of Radiology (ESR), the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) and the American College of Radiology (ACR) will celebrate the fifth International Day of Radiology (IDoR 2016) with radiological societies the world over. The International Day of Radiology is an annual event held with the aim of...Read more
2016 05 Oct
We asked 50 oncologists how they perceive the service from radiology and how they would rate different changes. Better communication stands out as key in taking cancer care to the next level. As the number and complexity of cancer cases increase, radiology spends more and more time providing service to oncologists. It is therefore vital that oncologists,...Read more
2016 06 Sep
The Radiological Society of North American (RSNA) has released a report that details the spectrum of imaging findings in babies and fetuses infected with the Zika virus. The report is published in Radiology . The report presents several ultrasound, MRI and CT images of Zika virus during pre- and postnatal development. The images show the profound...Read more
2016 27 Nov
Beyond Imaging: Maximizing Radiology’s Role in Patient Care RSNA 2016 invites radiologists to think Beyond Imaging and explore new ways to collaborate. From discovering unexpected learning opportunities to broadening participation in the larger medical community, this year’s theme encourages radiologists to envision their profession beyond imaging....Read more
2015 08 Nov
This year, on November 8, the European Society of Radiology (ESR), the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) and the American College of Radiology (ACR) will celebrate the Forth International Day of Radiology (IDoR 2015) with radiological societies the world over. The International Day of Radiology is an annual event held with the aim of...Read more
2014 02 Dec
Agfa HealthCare Supplier Excellence Programme highlights outstanding performance of Kyocera and continuing progress of Hewlett-Packard as Best Supplier and Most Improved Supplier respectively. Awards are based on quality, delivery, cost, relationship and responsiveness. 20 suppliers were shortlisted and 2 selected for awards by the Agfa HealthCare...Read more
2014 01 Dec
In a major exhibition at the 2014 Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting (RSNA), Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) revealed a full range of radiology solutions. Visitors to the Philips booth (#6742) will experience Philips’ breadth of diagnostic imaging, informatics and image-guided therapy solutions designed to increase clinical performance...Read more
2014 01 Dec
Agfa HealthCare announced that it has an installed base of over 50,000 digital radiography solutions in hospitals, clinics and healthcare facilities around the world. With its complete portfolio of computed radiography (CR) and direct radiography (DR), it can meet the digital imaging needs of any size facility, from high-throughput hospitals with either...Read more
2014 08 Nov
Author N Reed Dunnick RSNA President www.rsna.org RSNA’s centennial celebrations begin at the 100th Annual Meeting and Scientific Assembly, 30 November – 5 December. Centennial Showcase The Centennial Showcase will be presented “virtually” by Wilhelm Roentgen, who will share an account of the events that sparked a...Read more
2014 29 Sep
Agfa HealthCare recently launched a Fast Forward Digital Radiography Upgrade Program giving its 50,000 digital radiography customers a pathway to the future allowing a dose reduction of up to 60%, which is especially important in neonatal and pediatric environments. Agfa HealthCare will continue to focus on how its imaging IT solutions maximise the...Read more
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
2014 10 Jun
Research on preterm brain development has focused on infants born less than 32 weeks into gestation (very preterm). An Australian investigation, results of which have been published online in Radiology, focused on preterm infants born between 32 weeks up to 37 weeks into gestation. Researchers used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to show that moderate...Read more
2014 29 Apr
According to the findings of a new study entitled “Effect of Diabetes on Brain Structure: The Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes MR Imaging Baseline Data” and published online in the journal Radiology, there appears to be a link between type 2 diabetes and brain degeneration. The researchers further discovered that diabetes...Read more
2014 23 Apr
The journal Radiology has published online the findings of a new multicenter study entitled "Coronary Artery Plaque Volume and Obesity in Patients with Diabetes: The Factor-64 Study." which investigates the role of CT in measuring arterial plaque. It appears that computed tomography (CT) angiography imaging of the coronary arteries provides a precise...Read more
2014 07 Apr
Findings of a new study associate population-based screening with full-field digital mammography (FFDM) with lower recall and biopsy rates than screen film mammography (SFM). The research, conducted by Solveig Hofvind, PhD, Cancer Registry of Norway and Oslo University College, in Oslo, Norway, and published online in the journal Radiology,...Read more
2015 29 Nov
RSNA 2015 celebrates RSNA’s 100 years at the forefront of the radiology industry—bringing together the specialty’s professionals for education opportunities and networking, and providing a forum for collaboration on the latest innovations by practitioners and manufacturers alike. Join the celebration for a look back at the evolution of radiology and...Read more
2013 09 Dec
1. Global Touch With a total of almost 50,000 participants at RSNA 2013 and close to 10,000 international attendees among them, this year’s event had a distinct international flavour. Korea, Japan, Germany and France were just some of the countries presenting their companies, and the RSNA Global Connection Booth provided French, Chinese, Russian,...Read more
2013 03 Dec
As a former Secretary of State and National Security Adviser and a current Professor of Political Science and of Global Business and the Economy, Dr. Condoleeza Rice, Ph.D., brought a global perspective to the Radiological Society of North America annual meeting with her thoughts on mobilising human potential. It was fitting that in a country shaped...Read more
2013 03 Dec
Kanteron Systems will launch the world’s first Translational Medical Imaging System (“TMIS”) at this year’s Radiology Society of North America (“RSNA”) annual meeting in Chicago. TMIS is a fully integrated solution for radiology, genetic and pathology workflows that could change the way medicine is practiced. Translational research is an emerging...Read more
2013 03 Dec
Mammomat Fusion enhances current portfolio of mammography systems New, robust detector for high image quality at optimized dose More efficiency thanks to integrated technologies from premium segment Siemens is presenting the mammography system Mammomat Fusion for screening and diagnostics at the annual conference of the Radiological Society...Read more
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
2013 01 Dec
Ziehm Imaging is showing a mobile C-arm tailored for hybrid OR requirements: Ziehm Vision RFD Hybrid Edition. Ziehm Vision RFD Hybrid Edition offers a flexible, space- and cost-saving alternative to fixed installed systems. The first fully motorised mobile C-arm is operated with a joystick, and includes a 25 kW generator, various safety functions,...Read more
2013 28 Nov
Ultrasound system that pioneered ShearWave Elastography extends to a full portfolio of applications evolving into the system of choice in radiology. SuperSonic Imagine, the highly innovative medical imaging company, will launch the newest version of its Aixplorer ultrasound system, the Expert Edition, at this year’s RSNA. Featuring Aixplorer’s...Read more
2013 28 Nov
Evena’s Wearable Eyes-OnTM Glasses Vascular Imaging System utilises Epson Moverio Smart Glasses technology platform to detect patient veins for precise IV placement Evena Medical, a leader in the development of high-quality, high-definition imaging for fast, accurate and precise venous access, recently announced the launch of its Eyes-OnTM Glasses...Read more