Search Tag: radiation dose
#ECR2015: Agfa HealthCare Launches MUSICA for Neonatal
2015 10 Feb
Agfa HealthCare launches MUSICA for Neonatal at ECR 2015, as part of its efforts to drive X-ray dose down further, "because life is precious" Technology improvements to gold standard image processing software include more detail in a single neonatal image and confident, comfortable reading Fully automatic and exam-independent, MUSICA provides... Read more
Real-Time Radiation Monitor Reduces Exposure
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
#RSNA14: CT: New System Detects Anomalous Radiation Exposure in Context
2014 09 Dec
A radiation exposure extraction engine that detects anomalous radiation events has been developed. Ronald Summers, MD, PhD, of iCAD, presented results from a study of the software at the 2014 Radiological Society of North American (RSNA) annual meeting. The study aimed to detect anomalous radiation events by taking into account patient and exam-specific... Read more
#RSNA14: Many Chest X-rays In Children Are Unnecessary
2014 03 Dec
According to a study presented this week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), researchers at the Mayo Clinic have found that many children receive chest x-rays that may be unnecessary and have no clinical benefit. "Chest x-rays can be a valuable exam when ordered for the correct indications," said Ann... Read more
Agfa HealthCare, Qaelum Agreement: New Dose Monitoring Solution
2014 24 Nov
Agfa HealthCare and Qaelum sign agreement for Dose Monitoring Solution to optimise radiation exposure information across modalities, departments and institutions. The solution supports organisations to manage, analyse and balance their dose management. Solution provides data on dose at the study, patient, device, modality or institution level.... Read more
Klas Radiology Dose Monitoring Solutions 2014
2014 08 Nov
KLAS Research Orem, UT USA +1-800-920-4109 www.klasresearch.com @KLASresearch Awareness of radiation dose is a key concern for radiologists and patients on both sides of the Atlantic. A number of dose monitoring solutions are available from vendors. But what informs healthcare providers’ purchase decisions and how do they... Read more
Radiation Dose: Communicating With Patients
2014 08 Nov
Key Points • Radiology departments need to communicate with patients about radiation dose and contrast media to confirm with the new European directive. • Departments must track radiation dose, and be prepared for the additional workload this requires. • Radiation dose information and quality assurance can be a marketing tool for departments.... Read more
Agfa CR, DR Caesium-Based Detectors FDA Cleared
2014 03 Nov
Agfa HealthCare has received FDA clearance for its digital radiography (CR and DR) Cesium-based detectors. Use of Caesium-based detectors with Agfa HealthCare CR and DR products allowing dose reduction up to 60%*, which is especially important in neonatal and pediatric environments. - Since the introduction of the first Cesium-based detectors in 2005,... Read more
MIR 2014: Tracking Radiation Dose
2014 12 Oct
Tracking radiation dose and contrast will improve the quality of radiology services, said Prof. Davide Caramella, speaking at the Management in Radiology (MIR) meeting in Bologna last week. Radiation dose historically has taken second place to diagnostic priority - diagnose no matter what the dose. While the knowledge about radiation dose has grown... Read more
Cardiac Imaging May Pose Radiation Risk
2014 04 Oct
According to a recent statement by the American Heart Association, doctors should ensure that patients understand the radiation-related risks of heart imaging tests before they undertake the procedures. These heart imaging tests may include nuclear stress tests, cardiac CT scans and fluoroscopy. According to Dr. Rana Fazel, MD, MSc, chair of... Read more