Blog - Page 76 of 76

powered by Research progress on phase-contrast technology for enhanced X-ray images – using existing equipment

3rd April 2013 by aubergine-d

Scientists from the Paul Scherrer Institute in Switzerland together with researchers from Philips, have developed a new way of significantly enhancing contrast in X-ray images using existing (low-brilliance) X-ray source equipment at standard patient radiation doses. The technology has the potential to visualize structures in, for example, breast tissue, which are difficult to see in […]

Radiation dose monitor

3rd April 2013 by aubergine-d

Sectra DoseTrack is a complete solution that allows monitoring of patient radiation doses and ensure that they are kept as low as reasonably achievable. By gathering and comparing radiation dose values from radiology examinations already performed, the system provides documentation that helps reduce radiation doses without impacting diagnostic quality. The system automatically collects, stores and […]

Smaller format DR detector

3rd April 2013 by aubergine-d

Carestream is extending its presence in the wireless digital radiography market with the introduction of the smaller-format 25 cm x 30 cm DRX 2530C Detector (work in progress). The new cesium iodide detector is designed to offer high efficiency for dose sensitive pediatric, orthopedic and general radiology exams. The smaller detector is designed to fit […]

Web-based advanced PA CS

3rd April 2013 by aubergine-d

Specializing in software for radiology including teleradiology and PACS products, Voyager Imaging is an Australian- based pioneering medical imaging company. With thousands of users throughout Australia in government and private radiology practices, the company’s products are now being represented throughout international markets by distribution partners in USA, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The company’s […]

Presenting at ECR 2013 Vienna, Austria

2nd April 2013 by aubergine-d

Under the chairmanship of Prof. Mathias Prokop of the Raboud University Nijmegen Medical Center in the Netherlands, this symposium will feature three presentations. • Tailoring CT exams Prof Christian Loewe, Professor of Radiology, Medical University Vienna, Austria. The starting point of Prof Loewe’s presentation is that fixed prepared examination protocols are no longer sufficient in […]

Samsung buys medical imaging company – NeuroLogica

29th March 2013 by aubergine-d

Samsung’s United States subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, announced end of January that it would be acquiring NeuroLogica, a leading CT company headquartered in Danvers, MA. Established in 2004, NeuroLogica develops medical imaging products and is known for its world-class portable CT scanners, such as BodyTom and CereTom. Terms of the deal were […]

Queen of England opens new MRI suite

29th March 2013 by aubergine-d

Renowned US cancer hospital and research center joins R & D consortium to improve radiotherapy treatment

29th March 2013 by aubergine-d

It has recently been announced that the renowned University of Texas MD Anderson cancer center (Houston, Texas, USA) has agreed to join a research consortium whose objective is to advance the development of an innovative image-guided treatment technology for cancer care. MD Anderson is the second university member of the research consortium, which will ultimately […]

Transforming pleural services in Welsh hospital

29th March 2013 by aubergine-d

According to Dr Helen Davies, Consultant Chest Physician at the University Hospital Llandough (UHL), Cardiff, Wales the quality of the pleural services offered at UHL have been significantly improved by the SonoSite’s S-ICU ultrasound system. Dr Davies said “UHL provides services to a population of just over 500,000 people in Cardiff and the Vale […]

Brain bleeding detected by MRI years after incidents of high altitude sickness

25th March 2013 by aubergine-d

Altitude sickness occurs when the body cannot get enough oxygen from the air at high altitudes. This causes symptoms such as a headache, loss of appetite, and trouble sleeping. It happens most often when people who are not used to high altitudes go quickly from lower altitudes to 2500m or higher. The condition is […]

Significance of second trimester ultrasound markers for Down’s syndrome

25th March 2013 by aubergine-d

A new analysis has found that some second trimester markers for Down’s syndrome that are detected by ultrasound are more telling than others (Agathokleous M et al Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2012 Dec 3). Screening for Down’s syndrome is offered to all pregnant women in most Western countries, starting out with a background risk based […]

Repeat MRI screening for breast cancer results in fewer false positives

28th February 2011 by aubergine-d

MRI screening for breast cancer delivers consistent rates of cancer detection and fewer false-positive results over time, according to a new study published online and in the April print edition of Radiology. While MRI can be more effective than mammography at identifying suspicious areas of the breast, it is not always able to distinguish […]

Visage Imaging receives award

28th February 2011 by aubergine-d

Based on its recent analysis of the medical imaging informatics market, the leading market analysis company Frost & Sullivan has recognised Visage Imaging with the 2010 North American Frost & Sullivan Healthcare Innovation of the Year Award. Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this award to a company that has demonstrated excellence in the following […]