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

JUNE 27, 2024

Administered CT radiation doses are highly variable across patients, radiologists, and hospitals throughout the U.S. 1 Some patients receive excessive radiation doses without diagnostic benefit, needlessly increasing their personal risk of developing cancer. 2 Rebecca Smith-Bindman, MD. Marc Kohli, MD.

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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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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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Intelerad

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This is in part due to the increased messaging around how smoking is harmful to your health as well as advancements in imaging practices. Today, Low Dose Computed Tomography (LDCT) imaging is the gold standard for detecting abnormalities in the lungs because it exposes patients to less radiation than a traditional CT scan.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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

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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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.

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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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European Society of Radiology: AI

MAY 15, 2023

As computed tomography (CT) sees an increase in utilization, inappropriate imaging has been seen as a significant concern; however, manual justification audits of radiology referrals are extremely time-consuming and carry a heavy financial burden. CDS ensures audit consistency and less discrepancies between human experts.

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Imaging Technology

MARCH 28, 2024

a provider of software solutions for cancer radiation therapy , today announced a licensing agreement to incorporate Limbus’ automated contouring software, Limbus Contour , into the RefleXion X1 radiotherapy treatment planning system. milla1cf Thu, 03/28/2024 - 09:48 March 28, 2024 — RefleXion Medical , Inc., CEO at Limbus AI.

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Imaging Technology

OCTOBER 3, 2023

This special edition features presentations by MD Anderson researchers at the 2023 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting. researchers studied the immune systems of patients in this trial and found that radiation plus hormone therapy promoted a stronger immune response than hormone therapy alone.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 9, 2024

Radiation therapy , also referred to a radiotherapy, is a cancer treatment which utilizes high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Types of radiotherapy include both External and Internal Beam Radiation Therapy. 2, in Washington, DC.

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The Radiology Clinic

APRIL 1, 2024

In the realm of medical imaging, one technology stands out for its ability to provide detailed insights into the human body: the Computed Tomography (CT) scan. However, concerns about radiation exposure have often been a drawback, especially for patients requiring frequent or routine scans.

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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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MedImaging Nuclear Medicine

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Using a novel low-count quantitative single photon emission computed tomography (LC-QSPECT), researchers plan to build a computational framework from which.

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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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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

To honor Roentgen’s discovery of X-Ray technology, and recognize the vital work of medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists is celebrating National Radiologic Technology Week (NRTW) from November 5-11, 2023. According to the World Health Organization , there are an estimated 3.6

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Medical Xpress: Radiology

MARCH 8, 2023

Computed tomography (CT) is one of the most powerful and well-established diagnostic tools available to modern medicine. An increasing number of people have been opting for CT scans, raising concerns about the amount of X-ray radiation that patients are exposed to.

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Imaging Technology

AUGUST 9, 2024

Radiation doses from computed tomography (CT) scans on patients are highly variable across patients and hospitals throughout the United States and other nations.1 Radiation doses from computed tomography (CT) scans on patients are highly variable across patients and hospitals throughout the United States and other nations.1

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Future Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

MRI-Scan-Teleradiology Introduction: The advancement of medical imaging technologies has revolutionized healthcare diagnostics, but concerns about radiation exposure persist. Highlight the role of personalized protocols in tailoring radiation doses based on factors such as age, gender, and medical history.

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