CurveBeam AI

JUNE 11, 2024

The radiation dose, time for protocol acquisition, and patients’ tolerance of the procedure were recorded. mGy radiation dose and a 15-minute total acquisition time for the six scans. The post Assessment of Knee Instability in ACL-Injured Knees Using Weight Bearing Computer Tomography appeared first on CurveBeam AI.

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Professional Radiology

APRIL 17, 2023

It uses electromagnetic radiation to examine bone structures to diagnose bone fractures, joint dislocations, and lung conditions. Computed Tomography (CT) Computed Tomography , commonly known as CT scans, is one of the best options for diagnostic imaging, whether it’s identifying minor injuries or serious medical conditions.

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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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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

ASRT's survey confirmed that all major disciplines in medical imaging and radiation therapy in the U.S. Computed tomography and radiography each experienced a 12.3% Nuclear medicine technologists experienced the largest average compensation gains, up 20.2% have seen wage and salary increases since 2022. increase since 2022.

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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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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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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.

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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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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

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. Benefits Beyond Traditional CT One of XACTs most significant advantages is its efficiency and reduced radiation exposure.

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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.

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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. CMS published the rule on November 2.

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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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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.

Radiation 98

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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

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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CurveBeam AI

OCTOBER 8, 2024

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. In the last decade, CBCT technology has allowed WBCT imaging of the lower extremities.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 9, 2024

X-ray and CT imaging are the go-to exams for trauma, Fritz conceded, but MRI is gaining ground as an effective modality for MSK trauma applications, in part because it does not expose patients to radiation and because it can image soft tissue well. For comparison, a computed tomography image is provided on the right.

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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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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.

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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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Professional Radiology

JUNE 15, 2023

Computed tomography (CT scans) plays a critical role in diagnosing and monitoring a wide range of medical conditions. CT scans also aid in surgical planning as well as monitoring the effectiveness of cancer treatments like chemo or radiation therapy.

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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). Chapter 6: Safer and Smarter – Radiation Safety and Dose Reduction: Delve into the crucial aspects of radiation safety in CT imaging.

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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

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) guidance has been introduced to assist evaluation of the vascular anatomy and improve navigation in prostatic artery embolization (PAE).

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 25, 2024

His research interests include 3D medical visualization, cardiac imaging, multidetector computed tomography/CT angiography development, oncologic imaging, and Wed-based education and training. He has published more than 1,000 articles, is the author or co-author of 10 textbooks, and member of editorial boards for more than 35 journals.

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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. Joseph Schoepf, MD, of Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston.

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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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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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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). ExRad eCQM was developed to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure while maintaining diagnostic integrity.

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Computed Tomography Medicare Radiation Patient Safety 100

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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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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CurveBeam AI

AUGUST 8, 2024

Proton density (PD) MRI sequences provide a high diagnostic accuracy in detecting early stages of lesions such as BME without osseous defects and T1-weighted sequences allow a detection of osseous lesions, though are less accurate than computed tomography (CT). To read the full study click here.

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Diagnostic Imaging

JUNE 25, 2024

Proprietary technologies with the FCT iStream computed tomography system reportedly facilitate enhanced workflow efficiency and significantly reduced radiation dosing.

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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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European Society of Radiology: AI

AUGUST 25, 2023

The aim of this study was to present an in vivo stability analysis of radiomic features for pulmonary nodules against varying radiation dose levels. Key points The vast majority of commonly used radiomic features are strongly influenced by variations in radiation dose level. Bartholomeus, Wouter A. Willemink, Robbert W.

Radiation 52

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Imaging Technology

MAY 24, 2023

Compared with DSCT technology, PCCT offers higher image resolution and/or reduced radiation doses, which is of particular interest when imaging children. The mean overall visual image quality ratings were higher for PCCT versus DSCT at a similar radiation dose. However, data on neonates and small children are lacking. “Our

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