CurveBeam AI

JUNE 11, 2024

Bilateral images were obtained in four positions: (1) bilateral knee extension, (2) bilateral knee flexion, (3) single-leg stance with knee flexion and external rotation, (4) and single-leg stance with knee flexion and internal rotation. mGy radiation dose and a 15-minute total acquisition time for the six scans.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

reduction in average Medicare payment rates compared with 2024, the CMS has estimated there will be a 0% change to reimbursement for radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology. The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) was disappointed in the final MPFS rule. Although the 2025 MPFS calls for an overall 2.9%

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

ASRT's survey confirmed that all major disciplines in medical imaging and radiation therapy in the U.S. Magnetic resonance imaging technologists saw an increase of 12.5% Computed tomography and radiography each experienced a 12.3% have seen wage and salary increases since 2022. increase since 2022.

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Imaging Technology

DECEMBER 19, 2024

tim.hodson Thu, 12/19/2024 - 11:54 Computed tomography (CT) has long been a cornerstone of modern imaging, providing detailed 3D insights into the human body and other materials. A New Paradigm in Imaging "In XACT, the generated sound waves by X-rays change the way X-ray imaging works, converting X-rays to ultrasound.

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Diagnostic Imaging

APRIL 11, 2023

New prospective research demonstrated that the combination of ultra-low-dose (ULD) computed tomography (CT) and an artificial intelligence (AI)-based denoising method offered a greater than 95 percent sensitivity rate for differentiating negative and actionable Lung-RADS category findings with significantly reduced radiation dosing.

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MedImaging General Imaging

MAY 7, 2024

A groundbreaking innovation utilizes AI to streamline the complex radiation therapy workflow, facilitating more personalized and timely care throughout the.

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MedImaging Nuclear Medicine

MAY 7, 2024

A groundbreaking innovation utilizes AI to streamline the complex radiation therapy workflow, facilitating more personalized and timely care throughout the.

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Medical Xpress: Radiology

JULY 26, 2023

Imaging techniques such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography and ultrasound have become indispensable in the medical world.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 24, 2023

milla1cf Mon, 07/24/2023 - 21:53 July 24, 2023 — A technique that uses imaging technology as a guide can make radiation therapy safer for patients with prostate cancer by helping clinicians accurately aim radiation beams at the prostate while avoiding nearby tissue in the bladder, urethra, and rectum. To investigate, Jonathan E.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 25, 2024

7-tesla MRI gets us closer in imaging to our pathology colleagues, and offers many new possibilities for better treatment," he said. Going forward, Middlebrooks plans to apply his skills to the further development of AI for image reconstruction. There's a huge role for AI in image acquisition," he said. Perry Pickhardt, MD.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 7, 2025

Quality Performance Measure #436, Radiation Consideration for Adult CT Utilization of Dose Lowering Techniques, has been eliminated and replaced by Measure #494, Excessive Radiation Dose or Inadequate Image Quality for Diagnostic CT in Adults. Previously, IA had two levels of measures: medium-weight and high-weight.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 13, 2023

milla1cf Tue, 06/13/2023 - 20:02 June 13, 2023 — The Cancer Institute at Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital is the first in New York State to use the HyperSight imaging solution, which employs state-of-the-art cone-beam computed tomography technology to deliver faster, sharper images during the radiation therapy treatment process.

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Radiation Oncology Radiation Computed Tomography Imaging 98

Diagnostic Imaging

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Performing computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) with a high-pitch photon counting detector (PCD) offers enhanced signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) at a reduced radiation dose in comparison to employing an energy-integrating detector (EID), according to new research.

Computed Tomography 130

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Alara Imaging is offering free HIPAA and SOC-II certified software to help physicians and health systems comply with a new radiation dose quality measure included in the U.S. The measure provides a standardized method for monitoring radiation dose across patients and facilities, Smith-Bindman said.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Mitigating radiology workforce strain requires revisioning the specialty and adding new roles to manage imaging demand, according to a presentation delivered September 12 at the International Society for Computed Tomography (ISCT) 2024 meeting in Boston. The other role could be that of a limited x-ray machine operator.

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Imaging Technology

JANUARY 24, 2025

At GRACE, our primary goal is to provide exceptional breast care to women, said Andrea Lamphiear, MD,Founder of GRACE Breast Imaging & Medical Spa. Niral Patel, vice president of X-ray Products at Siemens Healthineers, added: Siemens Healthineers is proud to have GRACE Breast Imaging & Medical Spa be the first U.S. Data on file.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 6, 2024

In the past, it’s been common practice to look to advances in CT system hardware for improvements in cardiac imaging. Innovation in hardware has helped make it possible to reach the speeds necessary to obtain high-quality cardiac images. There are multiple challenges in imaging coronary arteries with the use of CT.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 9, 2024

SINGAPORE -- The use of MRI for musculoskeletal (MSK) trauma imaging is becoming increasingly viable, according to a presentation delivered May 7 at the International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Imaging (ISMRM) meeting. MRI is underutilized in trauma imaging and often falls short of its potential," said presenter Prof.

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Professional Radiology

JUNE 15, 2023

Computed tomography (CT scans) plays a critical role in diagnosing and monitoring a wide range of medical conditions. At Professional Radiology , we use state-of-the-art medical machinery to successfully provide patients in El Paso with accurate imaging services. Schedule a CT Scan in El Paso Today!

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Imaging Technology

MARCH 11, 2025

tim.hodson Tue, 03/11/2025 - 10:49 March 10, 2025 Siemens Healthineers has received Food and Drug Administration clearance for its Naeotom Alpha class of photon-counting computed tomography scanners. Clinicians can evaluate small structures precisely and with fewer artifacts using lower radiation doses than conventional CT scanners.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 24, 2023

Infants and neonates with suspected congenital heart defects are a technically challenging group of patients for any imaging method, including CT,” said Timm Dirrichs, M.D. PCCT is an emerging imaging technique that counts the exact number and measures the energy of incoming x-ray photons.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 22, 2024

Photon-counting CT (PCCT) technology has the potential to revolutionize cardiac imaging, according to a presentation delivered July 20 at the Society for Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) annual meeting in Washington, DC. It is time to rethink cardiac imaging with [PCCT], but there's more to be determined, Schoepf said.

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MedImaging General Imaging

MAY 24, 2023

A study has found that photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) offers superior cardiovascular imaging quality at a comparable radiation dose to.

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Diagnostic Imaging

JULY 31, 2024

New research shows that photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) at an effective dose of 0.79 mSv provided significantly higher signal-to-noise ratios for urinary calculi (kidney stone) detection than energy-integrating detector CT at 1.39

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Diagnostic Imaging

JANUARY 31, 2024

Researchers found the use of deep learning reconstruction for computed tomography colonography (CTC) led to 25 percent higher subjective image quality scoring than iterative image reconstruction at a substantially reduced rate of radiation dosing.

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CurveBeam AI

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In the last decade, CBCT technology has allowed WBCT imaging of the lower extremities. CBCT/WBCT provides several advantages including high-contrast resolution and spatial resolution, fast imaging, reduced radiation, a relatively small size and design, and general lower capitalization cost than conventional CT technology.

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Medical Xpress: Radiology

JUNE 4, 2024

Detecting CSIs in a clinical setting often requires imaging such as X-rays and computed tomography (CT) scans, both of which expose children to radiation, which can cause other health issues over time.

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Introduction: Step into the world of medical imaging and join us on a fascinating journey through the evolution of Computed Tomography (CT). Learn about X-rays, detectors, and computer algorithms that generate cross-sectional images, providing unprecedented insights into the human body.

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Imaging Technology

DECEMBER 2, 2024

1, 2024 — Three years after launching its first photon-counting computed tomography (CT) scanner the Naeotom Alpha, Siemens Healthineers has introduced the Naeotom Alpha class, including a second dual source scanner, Naeotom Alpha.Pro 1 , as well as a source scanner with photon-counting technology, Naeotom Alpha.Prime 1.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 15, 2023

milla1cf Mon, 05/15/2023 - 10:26 May 15, 2023 — GE HealthCare is presenting three new global innovations – Intelligent Radiation Therapy (iRT), Auto Segmentation, and an updated Magnetic Resonance (MR) Radiation Therapy Suite (AIR Open Coil Suite) – that underscore the company’s commitment to enhancing the radiation oncology care pathway.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 31, 2025

Imalogix is highlighting a January 30 update regarding the patient safety Excessive Radiation (ExRad) Dose or Inadequate Image Quality for Diagnostic Computed Tomography in Adults electronic clinical quality measure (eCQM).

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 02/23/2024 - 10:22 February 23, 2024 — The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) launched its "Be Seen" campaign today to raise public awareness about the crucial role medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals play in patient diagnosis, intervention and treatment.

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Diagnostic Imaging

MAY 29, 2023

Photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) significantly increased the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and the contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) in comparison to dual-source CT (DSCT) at similar radiation dosing, according to a new study of over 100 children with suspected congenital heart defects.

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JVIR

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Computed Tomography (CT); Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI); Prostate specific antigen (PSA); External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT); Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT); High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU); Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); Positron-Emission Tomography (PET); Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (..)

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CurveBeam AI

AUGUST 8, 2024

Key Points: Cone Beam CT (CBCT) is superior in assessing bony structures compared to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) In this study, there was a 40% rate of discrepancy when grading knee subchondral insufficiency fractures on CBCT vs. MRI, with MRI frequently underestimating damage of the subchondral bone plate while overestimating lesion size.

Computed Tomography 52

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Diagnostic Imaging

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The Spectral CT 7500 RT system reportedly combines 4D conventional computed tomography (CT) with the enhanced quantification and visualization of spectral CT to facilitate improved precision with radiotherapy.

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Diagnostic Imaging

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The computed tomography device reportedly offers enhanced post-processing of images as well as bolstered image reconstruction capabilities with an 80 percent reduction in radiation dosing.

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