Search Tag: X-ray
RöKo 2017 -98. Deutscher Röntgenkongress
2017 24 May
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Using Light To Examine Lungs Of Premature Babies
2016 23 Mar
Research from Lund University in Sweden suggests that in the future, tests to see how much premature air babies’ lungs contain as their lungs are not sufficiently developed could be done using laser light, which at present can only be done using X-rays. The researchers suggest that this method could also be be employed to measure oxygen among... Read more
Spectral CT Transforms Shades of Grey
2015 27 Dec
Radiographic images, such as x-rays, mammograms and computed tomography (CT), help detect diseases like cancer in its early stages when treatment can be most effective. As these images are in black and white, detecting the difference between healthy tissue and abnormalities can be difficult. Now, a new technology called spectral (colour) computed tomography... Read more
Guest Blog: Using Clinically Relevant Technology To Improve Cardiology Solutions
2015 02 Dec
Bringing Benefits To the Patient and the Care Provider Keeping up with the rapid pace of change in today’s connected world requires ongoing innovation and improvement. This is especially true in the highly technical world of interventional cardiology, where physicians are increasingly using cutting-edge technologies to perform minimally... Read more
BIR Response to RCC's Paediatric Imaging Audit
2015 01 Aug
The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) issued the following statement in response to the Royal College of Radiologists’ national audit of paediatric X-ray services: The report from the Royal College of Radiologists’ paediatric imaging audit is disturbing and raises concerns over the safety of performing and reporting imaging in children. The... Read more
Treatment Delay for Lung Cancer Patients
2015 30 Jul
According to researchers, patients suspected of having lung cancer may wait too long to receive treatment, and too many patients skip vital diagnostic steps that are needed to help determine the best possible treatment. They encourage patients undergoing surgery for lung cancer to ask questions (eg, what treatment is best for them) and take active role... Read more
Carestream’s DR Systems Earn Highest Rating For Second Time This Year
2015 15 Jul
Carestream Health earned the top rating in MD Buyline’s Market Intelligence Briefing™ (Q2 2015) for both portable and room-based digital X-ray systems for the second time this year. Carestream’s DRX-Revolution Mobile X-ray System and its DRX-Evolution and DRX-Ascend systems scored high marks from healthcare providers for performance, reliability,... Read more
Siemens Healthcare partners with University Hospitals of North Midlands
2015 29 Jun
Siemens Healthcare has launched a unique new mobile application at UKRC 2015, the leading diagnostic imaging event in the UK, designed to provide education and relieve possible fears surrounding MRI scans for both children and adults. The MRI Scan app offers a 360 degree virtual MRI scan with realistic sounds, preparing patients for what to expect... Read more
Ultrasound for Diagnosing Minor Fractures
2015 17 May
Use of portable ultrasound has been shown to be effective in detecting the presence of minor fractures in patients presenting to a minor injuries unit. Results of the study, published in the journal Emergency Nurse , showed that 85 percent of patients with a fracture confirmed by x-ray had injuries detected through ultrasonography. The findings mean... Read more
Agfa HealthCare Launches DR 600 Fully Automated Digital X-ray Room
2015 14 May
High-productivity, direct radiography system with motorised auto-positioning State-of-the-art automation and design in a multi-detector, high-productivity and high-throughput general radiography DR system Versatile motorised movement including horizontal and vertical tracking for exceptional ease of operation Exceptional user friendly tube head... Read more