Radiology Imaging

The radiology imaging channel includes technology news related to computed tomography (CT), digital radiography (DR / X-ray), ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), radiographic fluoroscopy (R/F), mammography, angiography, 3-D printing, contrast media injectors, molecular imaging, neurological imaging, pediatric imaging and radiation dose management. 

Earlier initial diagnosis reduces lung cancer mortality in heavy (ex-)smokers / The risk of harm from misdiagnosis or overdiagnosis is relatively low
News | Computed Tomography (CT)
Low-dose CT for Lung Cancer Screening: Benefit Outweighs Potential Harm

December 8, 2020 — For heavy (ex-)smokers, lung cancer screening using low-dose computed tomography (low-dose CT, LDCT) ...

Time December 08, 2020
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Total medical devices industry deals for Q3 2020 worth $98.5bn were announced globally, according to GlobalData’s deals database.
News | Radiology Imaging
Global Medical Devices Industry Deals Total $98.5B in Q3 2020

December 8, 2020 — Total medical devices industry deals for Q3 2020 worth $98.5B were announced globally, according to ...

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MBD2 serves as a viable target against pulmonary fibrosis by inhibiting macrophage M2 program #COVID19 #coronavirus
News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Lung Tissue from COVID-19 Patients and Others Reveals Promising Target to Treat Lung Fibrosis

December 7, 2020 — An analysis of lung tissues from patients with different types of pulmonary fibrosis - including ...

Time December 07, 2020
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The FDA recently received a report that a patient’s face was burned from the metal in a face mask worn during an MRI, and reminds patients and providers that patients should not wear any metal during an MRI #COVID19 #pandemic
News | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
FDA Reminds Patients to Wear COVID Face Masks with No Metal During MRI Exams

December 7, 2020 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing patients and health care providers that ...

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Images show symptomatic false-negative cancer in a 73-year-old black woman who presented with a palpable abnormality 64 days after negative screening mammography. (a) Negative screening left digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) mammogram. (b) Diagnostic DBT mammogram shows a new palpable mass (arrow). (c) Spot-compression DBT mammogram enables confirmation of mass (arrow). (d) Ultrasound (US) image shows hypoechoic mass with angular margins. Subsequent US-guided biopsy revealed estrogen receptor- and progeste
News | Breast Imaging
Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Improves Invasive Cancer Detection

December 7, 2020 — Breast cancer screening with digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) offers significant advantages over ...

Time December 07, 2020
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16% of people believe they have developed a medical condition since the coronavirus crisis started but have not seen a doctor because they worry about getting COVID-19
News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Study Shows Decline in Medical Visits Due to COVID-19 Fear

December 7, 2020 — New research* from Zegami, an Oxford based medical image analysis platform, reveals that 29% of ...

Time December 07, 2020
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Videos | PET-CT
VIDEO: Example of PET-CT Artificial Intelligence Driven Image Reconstruction

This is an example of Canon's Advanced intelligent Clear-IQ Engine (AiCE) AI-driven image reconstruction software that ...

Time December 04, 2020
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In this prototype design, no elements are placed over patient's eyes, nose, or mouth, which may improve comfort compared with conventional coils. In this image, identifiable portions of participant's face have been obscured for publication and privacy purposes. Image courtesy of the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS), American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR)
News | Radiology Imaging
Adaptive Image Receive (AIR) Coil from GE Shows Promise for Whole-brain Imaging

December 4, 2020 — According to an article in ARRS' American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), a prototype 16-channel head ...

Time December 04, 2020
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Guidance for mammography facilities, state MQSA contract partners, FDA-approved MQSA accreditation bodies and Food and Drug Administration staff
News | Mammography
FDA Issues Guidance on Enforcement Policy for the Quality Standards of the Mammography Quality Standards Act

December 4, 2020 — Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an immediately in effect guidance ...

Time December 04, 2020
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Interactive VR models complement 3D printing as a faster, low-cost solution for remote planning and collaboration
News | Virtual and Augmented Reality
Materialise Introduces VR Capabilities for Medical Planning in Mimics Viewer

December 4, 2020 — Materialise NV, a global leader in medical 3-D printing software and services, introduced its new ...

Time December 04, 2020
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Bringing the comfort of a personal movie theater into the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning procedure. Combining vivid video and symphonic-quality audio, Resonance Technology offers the ultimate in-patient comfort. CinemaVision is an immersive entertainment system with an MR Headset and Visor that helps to alleviate anxiety and claustrophobia by transporting patients to a breathtaking virtual world
News | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Resonance Technology's CinemaVision Makes the MRI Experience Virtually Entertaining

December 4, 2020 — Bringing the comfort of a personal movie theater into the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning ...

Time December 04, 2020
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Approval provides access to the first and only 64-slice volumetric CT digital SPECT/CT in the market, technology for routine total body 3D imaging in nuclear medicine departments
News | SPECT-CT
Spectrum Dynamics Receives Approval from Health Canada for VERITON-CT64 Digital SPECT/CT

December 4, 2020 — Spectrum Dynamics Medical, Inc., has received Canadian Medical Device License from Health Canada for ...

Time December 04, 2020
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The Nanox.ARC next-generation cold cathode X-ray prototype at the 2020 Radiology Society of North America (RSNA) virtual meeting. The live demonstration featured a range of 2-D and 3-D imaging procedures using its groundbreaking digital X-ray tube in a unique multi-source array structure. #RSNA20 #RSNA2020
News | X-Ray
Cold Cathode X-ray Technology Demonstrated at RSNA 2020

December 3, 2020 — Nanox said today it successfully demonstrated its Nanox.ARC next-generation cold cathode X-ray ...

Time December 03, 2020
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The company’s ClearRead Xray Confirm (Enhanced) and ClearRead CT – breakthrough lung nodule detection applications­ – have received clearance for sale in Australia
News | Computed Tomography (CT)
Riverain Technologies Gains TGA Approval for ClearRead Xray Confirm (Enhanced) and ClearRead CT

December 3, 2020 — Riverain Technologies, a U.S.-based developer of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered software that ...

Time December 03, 2020
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The Radiological Society of North American (RSNA) is partnering with the American College of Radiology (ACR) to promote awareness about the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule. Radiologists will face a 10% reduction in reimbursement without action by Congress.
News | Radiology Business
RSNA Urges Industry to Take Action on Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

December 3, 2020 — The Radiological Society of North American (RSNA) is partnering with the American College of ...

Time December 03, 2020
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News | RSNA
Sanjeev Bhalla, M.D., Joins RSNA Board of Directors

December 3, 2020 — Sanjeev Bhalla, M.D., a highly regarded educator and clinical leader in cardiothoracic and pulmonary ...

Time December 03, 2020
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Generated heatmaps appropriately highlighted abnormalities in the lung fields in those images accurately labeled as COVID-19 positive (A-C) in contrast to images which were accurately labeled as negative for COVID-19 (D). Intensity of colors on the heatmap correspond to features of the image that are important for prediction of COVID-19 positivity. Image courtesy of Northwestern University
News | Artificial Intelligence
AI Detects COVID-19 on Chest X-rays with Accuracy and Speed

December 3, 2020 — Northwestern University researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) platform that ...

Time December 03, 2020
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A new hybrid X-ray detector developed by the University of Surrey outperforms commercial devices — and could lead to more accurate cancer therapy.
News | X-Ray
New Hybrid X-ray Detector Goes Toe-to-toe with State-of-the-art Rivals

December 3, 2020 — A new hybrid X-ray detector developed by the University of Surrey outperforms commercial devices — ...

Time December 03, 2020
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eRAD announced at RSNA 2020 that Abercrombie Radiology in Knoxville has deployed eRAD’s Patient Portal, Mammography Tracking module, communications platform (called RADAR), and Radiology Information System (RIS).
News | Information Technology
Abercrombie Radiology Implements Complete eRAD RIS Solution

December 3, 2020 — eRAD announced at RSNA 2020 that Abercrombie Radiology in Knoxville has deployed eRAD’s Patient ...

Time December 03, 2020
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Advanced imaging with computed tomography (CT) shows that people who cook with biomass fuels like wood are at risk of suffering considerable damage to their lungs from breathing in dangerous concentrations of pollutants and bacterial toxins, according to a study being presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
News | Computed Tomography (CT)
Cooking with Wood May Cause Lung Damage

December 3, 2020 — Advanced imaging with computed tomography (CT) shows that people who cook with biomass fuels like ...

Time December 03, 2020
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