Search Tag: X-ray

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

2015 11 May

Compact light source (CLS), a commercial x-ray source developed only recently, enables computer tomography (CT) scans that reveal more detail than routine scans performed at hospitals today, a new study has shown. The new x-ray technology could soon be used in preclinical studies and help researchers better understand cancer and other diseases. "Our...Read more

2015 05 May

An Array of Solutions for the Unique Imaging Needs of Pediatric Patients Toshiba understands that pediatric patients require specialised imaging solutions and provides 360 degrees of coverage, guidance and expertise to help keep them safe. Imaging children has many challenges, due to their unique requirements compared with adults, which is why Toshiba...Read more

2015 31 Mar

According to a new study published in Radiology , a substantial gap exists between patient expectations and current practices for providing information about medical imaging tests that use radiation. Researchers say the findings highlight a need for better communication as medicine enters an era of patient-centred care. For the study, researchers...Read more

2014 22 Dec

According to UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers, a real-time radiation monitor that alerts staff by beeping in response to radiation exposure during cardiac-catheterisation procedures markedly reduces the amount of exposure that medical workers receive. Results of the RadiCure study are published in the journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions....Read more

2014 18 Nov

A special report on radiology preparedness for handling cases of the Ebola virus has been released by radiologists from the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta (GA, USA). The authors discuss their protocols and recommendations in the report which is published online in Radiology . “Clear and frequent...Read more

2014 08 Nov

Author Thomas Schönbeck Vice President Of Global Sales & Marketing at RTI Electronics, Sweden Note: This article is part of the HealthManagement.org “Point-of-View” partner programme.   Interview with Thomas Sch ö nbeck, Vice President of Global Sales & Marketing at RTI Electronics, Sweden   One of the...Read more

2014 01 Nov

Mindways Software, Inc. (Austin, TX, USA) has obtained 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its asynchronous Quantitative Computed Tomography (QCT) calibration technology for CT-based bone mineral density measurement. This latest QCT software innovation makes it possible to assess bone mineral density (BMD) using...Read more

2014 23 Oct

A recent study has confirmed the effectiveness of x-ray phase tomography with synchrotron radiation in detecting cancerous tissue in a mouse model. "Phase-contrast imaging" produced images with much enhanced contrast, making a clear differentiation between cancerous tissue and healthy tissue, according to researchers. The findings have been reported...Read more

2014 21 Oct

Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in patients with haematological malignancies. A delay in treatment is associated with substantially increased hospital mortality. However, treatment is expensive, and can have serious side effects. From a clinical point of view, there is therefore a strong...Read more

2014 05 Sep

Ultra-low-dose computed tomography (CT) technology worked better than x-ray examination in detecting lung cancer, according to results of a pilot study conducted in Norway. Researchers tried to determine which imaging modality works best for the diagnosis of lung cancer by evaluating both x-ray images and ultra-low-dose CT scans of a small sample of...Read more

2014 15 Jul

Threading a catheter to the heart, in order to clear a blockage or place a stent, is usually performed via the femoral artery in a patients’ groin. In an innovative, less traumatic and much safer alternative, especially for women, the catheter can now be inserted through the wrist in a technique called radial artery catheterisation....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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2014 06 Mar

Showcasing new and upcoming products with New Healthcare Experience to Radiologists Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced that it is showcasing the latest medical devices and clinical achievements in ultrasound diagnosis at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR), where the company is displaying its ultrasound, digital X-ray and portable...Read more

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

2014 28 Feb

Vue Motion cleared for reading of X-ray exams on Apple and Samsung Mobile Devices   Carestream Health has received FDA clearance for use of its Vue Motion image viewer for clinical reading of medical X-ray exams using iPhone 4s, iPad 2, Galaxy Note® and Galaxy S® III mobile devices.    “This clearance allows physicians and specialists to...Read more

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

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

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

2014 17 Jan

Company Developing New Technology for Medical and Dental Imaging, Healthcare IT Applications Carestream Health was awarded 64 patents from the US Patent and Trademark Office in 2013 for innovations in radiology imaging, healthcare IT, dental imaging and other areas, reflecting another successful year in developing advanced technology across its global...Read more

2014 06 Jan

Carestream Health has been awarded an extension of its contract with the U.S. Defense Department that allows the federal government and federal agencies to spend up to $70.2 million for digital radiography and computed radiography medical imaging systems. The extension, which ends Dec. 15, 2014, is part of a six-year contract that includes the...Read more

2013 27 Nov

Royal Bournemouth and Sheffield Children's hospitals benefit from Agfa HealthCare's affordable and versatile direct radiography upgrade solution    •Both hospitals upgrade existing CR cassette-based system to wireless DR system, maximising their existing investments in imaging equipment •Quick and easy installation that was easily adopted with...Read more

2013 21 Nov

Licenses sold worldwide through October of this year for Riverain Technologies ClearRead software are up 36 percent compared to the same time period last year.    The sophisticated yet simple-to-use software suppresses the clavicle and ribs that often obscure lung nodules on a conventional X-ray image. Unlike other suppression technology, ClearRead...Read more

2013 04 Nov

According to a new study presented at this year’s annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) it appears that X-rays and CT scans are overused in the ICU despite the fact that ultrasound testing decreases patient radiation exposure and reduces costs of care. Margarita Oks, MD, Long Island Jewish Hospital, North Shore-LIJ...Read more