Search Tag: medical imaging
Sectra-signs-major-agreement-with-healthcare-region-in-scandinavia
2014 11 Feb
A customer in Scandinavia has signed a four-year agreement with the IT and medical technology company Sectra. The order value amounts to SEK 32 million (approx. EUR 3.4 M). The agreement includes development, maintenance and support for the customer’s regional IT solution for managing medical images and patient information, the Sectra RIS and PACS....Read more
New-sensor-could-offer-low-cost-medical-imaging
2014 26 May
Researchers in the UK have developed a ‘multispectral’ light sensor that detects the full spectrum of light, from ultra-violet (UV), to visible and near infrared light. Their research, just published in Nature’s Scientific Reports, identifies a new kind of light sensor that could allow medical and security imaging using low cost cameras. Near...Read more
Boston-marathon-bombing-lessons-from-a-radiology-department
2014 26 May
A year on from the Boston Marathon bombing, Kelly Bergeron, Manager of MRI Services at Boston Medical Centre has written about the lessons learned, in Radiology Management's March/April 2014 issue. Those who work in the ancillary departments of large hospitals are well aware of the roles they play in the patient care experience, although the...Read more
New-way-to-map-atherosclerotic-arteries
2014 27 May
Materials scientists, led by Bert Müller (Biomaterials Science Center at University of Basel) have developed a new way to visualise constricted and calcified blood vessels with micrometer precision. The “NO-stress” project combined hard x-ray tomography and established histology methods to visualise the vessels constricted by atherosclerosis....Read more
Agfa-healthcare-announces-imaging-upgrade-program
2014 22 Sep
Agfa HealthCare has announced its Fast Forward DR Upgrade Program, to support and improve hospitals’ and medical imaging departments’ digital imaging evolution. The flexible program allows healthcare organizations to take their imaging investments to the next level, for higher quality images, increased productivity and a smoother, more efficient...Read more
Photoacoustics-used-to-detect-breast-cancer
2014 21 Oct
Spanish scientists have developed a new type of laser technology based on photoacoustics that can be used for detecting breast cancer. The new technique is safe as no ionising radiation is used, and could become an alternative to commonly used diagnostic methods such as mammography and ultrasound, according to researchers from the Universidad Carlos...Read more
Radiology-in-europe-a-snapshot
2014 08 Nov
Key Points • Demand increasing for medical imaging • Few unemployed radiologists • Teleradiology and outsourcing lack national legislation • Other healthcare professions are encroaching on radiology “turf” Today, European radiology lies at the centre of the healthcare chain. Nevertheless, we don’t know very much about how this profession...Read more
Us-radiology-departments-prepare-for-ebola
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
Agfa-healthcare-park-place-international-optimise-meditech-ehrs
2014 21 Nov
Agfa HealthCare has announced a collaboration with Park Place International (PPI) to integrate and resell the Agfa HealthCare Enterprise Imaging Portfolio to optimise the MEDITECH electronic health record (EHR). This solution provides multi-media electronic content management for MEDITECH EHRs and enhances value based performance goals. The changing...Read more
Ndsc-esr-partner-to-deliver-esr-iguide-across-europe
2014 26 Nov
National Decision Support Company (NDSC) has teamed up with the European Society of Radiology (ESR) to deliver appropriate use criteria to the European market via ESR iGuide. Through this partnership, the ESR will leverage NDSC's expertise in delivering electronically consumable appropriate use criteria in the United States to deliver the same service...Read more
Rsna14-terarecon-announces-any-one-upgrade-program
2014 01 Dec
TeraRecon, a global leader in advanced visualisation and enterprise medical image viewing solutions announced the availability of a truly first-of-kind upgrade program called Any/\One™, at the 100th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago, Illinois. Any/\One upgrades provide a...Read more
Lexmark-acquires-claron-technology-for-37m
2015 17 Jan
Lexmark International, Inc. has announced its acquisition of Toronto-based medical imaging company Claron Technology, Inc. for about $37 million in cash. Claron is a leading provider of medical image viewing, distribution, sharing and collaboration software technology. Claron's medical image viewing platform offers web-based access to patient imaging...Read more
Primary-care-doctors-say-medical-imaging-improves-patient-care
2015 26 Jan
A majority of primary care physicians believe that advanced medical imaging, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and positron emission tomography (PET), provides considerable value to patient care, according to a study published online in the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR) . Notably, primary care...Read more
Patients-want-more-info-about-medical-imaging-risk
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
Sectra-receives-dirk-bartz-prize-for-visual-computing-in-medicine-2015
2015 06 May
Sectra’s interactive visualization table has been awarded the Dirk Bartz Prize for Visual Computing in Medicine 2015. The prize is awarded by the Eurographics Association , which organizes a biennial competition to acknowledge the contribution that computer graphics is playing in the medical field. Sectra’s visualization table is a large touch...Read more
Can-ehr-decision-support-reduce-child-radiation-exposure
2015 09 May
Risks associated with ionising radiation exposure are greater in children due to their longer life span and greater radiosensitivity. The good news is that according to researchers the risk can be significantly reduced with just a little bit of education. The finding is from a new study, “Point-of-care estimated radiation exposure and imaging guidelines...Read more
Eos-imaging-launches-eos-3d-service
2015 13 May
EOS imaging, the pioneer in 2D/3D orthopedic medical imaging, today announced a new on line service offering that allows hospitals to outsource 3D modelling from EOS stereo-radiographic images. The 3D models will be generated at EOS’ Canadian subsidiary in Montreal. These capabilities will be available to healthcare professionals with access to EOS...Read more
Advanced-mri-scans-could-predict-schizophrenia
2015 16 May
According to a new study conducted by a team of scientists from Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC), the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, Kings College London and the University of Bristol, new scanning methods could be used to predict people at risk of schizophrenia. The results have been published in the...Read more
Hologic-to-present-at-upcoming-investor-conferences-1
2015 07 May
BEDFORD, Mass. , May 7, 2015 / PRNewswire / -- Hologic, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOLX) announced today that the Company will present at two upcoming investor conferences in May: The Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2015 Healthcare Conference in Las Vegas on Tuesday, May 12 at 1:40 pm Pacific Time (PT). The UBS Global Healthcare Conference in New York...Read more
Hologic-announces-financial-results-for-second-quarter-fiscal-2015-1
2015 29 Apr
- Revenues of $655.5 Million Grow 4.9% on a Reported Basis, 7.2% in Constant Currency - - Company Records GAAP EPS of $0.17, Non-GAAP EPS of $0.41 - - Company Raises Full-Year Revenue and Earnings Guidance - BEDFORD, Mass. , / PRNewswire / -- Hologic, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOLX) announced today the Company's financial results for the second...Read more
Hologic-to-announce-financial-results-for-the-second-quarter-of-fiscal-2015-on-wednesday-april-29
2015 06 Apr
BEDFORD, Mass. , / PRNewswire / -- Hologic, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOLX) announced that the Company plans to release its operating results for the second quarter of fiscal 2015 on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 , after the market closes. In conjunction with the release, management will host a conference call that day at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time . Interested participants...Read more
Hologic-delivers-notice-that-holders-of-2-00
2015 01 Apr
BEDFORD, Mass. ,/ PRNewswire / -- Hologic, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOLX) announced that it has notified holders of the 2.00% Convertible Exchange Senior Notes due 2037 (CUSIP No. 436440 AB7) issued November 23, 2010 , and Wilmington Trust Company, the trustee, paying agent and conversion agent for the notes, that holders are eligible to convert the notes. ...Read more
Studies-linking-cancer-to-medical-imaging-radiation-flawed
2015 02 Jul
Studies purporting to show a link between cancer and medical imaging radiation are flawed because of their reliance on an unproven statistical model, according to a report published in the journal Technology in Cancer Research & Treatment . “Although radiation is known to cause cancer at high doses and high-dose rates, no data have ever unequivocally...Read more
Carestream-launches-touch-prime-ultrasound-system
2015 09 Sep
Carestream Launches Pioneering Ultrasound System with Unique All-touch Control panel at R ö ntgenveckan in Malmö, Sweden Advanced recording features and configurable all-touch control panel score highly with ultrasound professionals CARESTREAM Touch Prime Ultrasound System and CARESTREAM Touch Prime XE Ultrasound System have both received...Read more
Imaging-leader-nds-demonstrates-vision-in-motion-at-medica-2015
2015 18 Nov
With cutting-edge 4K image clarity, combined with wireless mobility, imaging leader NDS demonstrates Vision in Motion at MEDICA 2015 NDS Surgical Imaging will bring a new level of mobility and flexibility to endoscopic surgery visualization at the MEDICA event in Dusseldorf, Germany. NDS will preview its new patent-pending ZeroWire® MOBILE integrated...Read more
Agfa-healthcare-named-1-enterprise-imaging-it-vendor-in-new-2015-trends
2015 01 Dec
Recognition confirms company's multi-disciplinary platform approach to Enterprise Imaging Agfa HealthCare is emerging as "the clear leader" among Enterprise Imaging IT vendors Agfa HealthCare also noted as second most Favorite Imaging IT Vendor overall (RSNA 2015, Booth #1315, South Hall) Agfa HealthCare, a leading provider of diagnostic...Read more
Terarecon-introduces-overlay-pacs-viewing-at-rsna-2015
2015 01 Dec
TeraRecon ( www.terarecon.com ), a leader in advanced visualization, enterprise medical image viewing and image sharing solutions, highlights a new strategy for enterprise imaging called Overlay PACS™ Viewing at RSNA15 Annual Conference, held at McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois, November 29th-December 3rd, 2015. Booth #6713. RSNA15 attendees will...Read more
Hologic-expands-its-european-virology-portfolio-with-ce-ivd-certified-assay-for-hbv-viral-load
2015 10 Dec
-- Aptima® HBV Quant Assay Joins Tests for HIV-1 and HCV on the Fully Automated Panther Instrument -- Hologic, Inc. has earned CE-IVD certification for its Aptima HBV Quant assay on the fully automated Panther® instrument, the Company has announced. This assay expands the European virology menu available on the Panther system, which previously...Read more
Hologic-to-announce-financial-results-for-the-first-quarter-of-fiscal-2016-on-january-27-2016
2016 04 Jan
Hologic, Inc. has announced that the Company plans to release its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 , after the market closes. In conjunction with the release, management will host a conference call that day at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time . Interested participants may listen to the call by dialing...Read more
Hologic-delivers-notice-that-holders-of-2-00-converts-due-2037-are-eligible-to-convert
2016 05 Jan
Hologic, Inc. has announced that it has notified holders of the 2.00% Convertible Exchange Senior Notes due 2037 (CUSIP No. 436440 AB7) issued November 23, 2010, and Wilmington Trust Company, the trustee, paying agent and conversion agent for the notes, that holders are eligible to convert the notes. This conversion right is subject to the terms of...Read more