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Radiology is the medical specialty directing medical imaging technologies to diagnose and sometimes treat diseases. Originally it was the aspect of medical science dealing with the medical use of electromagnetic energy emitted by X-ray machines or other such radiation devices for the purpose of obtaining visual information as part of medical imaging.

Study reveals benefits of X-ray guided steroid injections for treatment of hamstring tendonitis

Fluoroscopic (X-ray) guided steroid injections offer a safe and effective alternative to the conventional treatment of hamstring tendonitis, according to a study to be presented at the ARRS 2010 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA. Conventional treatment includes rest, anti-inflammatory drugs, and physical therapy.

7 May 2010

DXA testing can prevent osteoporosis in at-risk women

Geisinger has exceeded the national benchmark for testing women who are at risk for developing osteoporosis - a silent and serious disease.

7 May 2010

CML HealthCare reports 2.3% decrease in first-quarter 2010 revenue

CML HealthCare Income Fund, today reported its financial results for the three month period ended March 31, 2010.

7 May 2010

Having pathologist on-site during ultrasound-guided thyroid biopsies can cut down repeated biopsies

Having a pathologist on-site during ultrasound-guided thyroid biopsies can decrease the number of repeat biopsies that are often performed due to an inadequate sample from the first procedure, according to a study to be presented at the ARRS 2010 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA.

6 May 2010

FiatLux Imaging extends availability of free medical software

FiatLux Imaging, Inc., a company dedicated to the development of powerful and useful new software to make the practice of medicine more effective, less expensive and more timely, announced today that, due to user demand and rapidly expanding use, it is extending the free availability of its Visualize FREE application for reading and analyzing medical imaging studies.

6 May 2010

Radiologists discuss ways to reduce patient exposure, cancer risk

USA Today: "Doctors are exploring ways to reduce the amount of radiation exposure from medical imaging tests in light of renewed concerns about the cancer risk, according to research presented at a radiology conference this week.

6 May 2010

SAEC, Cerner collaborate to identify genetic markers associated with drug-related SAEs

The International Serious Adverse Events Consortium (SAEC) announced today that Cerner Corporation will collaborate with this novel, international research consortium, which is working to identify genetic markers that may help predict which individuals are at risk for a range of serious drug-related adverse events (SAEs). Researchers collaborating with the SAEC will use Cerner Discovere-, Cerner's web-based research platform, to gather data for studies that focus on two SAEs: liver injury and hypersensitivity reactions.

6 May 2010

Whole body MRI helps physicians diagnose and treat breast cancer: Study

Whole body magnetic resonance imaging should be the imaging modality of choice for the detection of breast cancer metastases (when the cancer has spread beyond the breast) as it is highly accurate and can detect bone metastases while a patient is still asymptomatic (shows no symptoms), according to a study to be presented at the ARRS 2010 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA.

6 May 2010

Use of combined PET/CT can confirm suspected colorectal cancer recurrence at early stage: Study

The use of combined positron emission tomography and computed tomography can confirm a suspected colorectal cancer recurrence at an early stage, helping significantly in treatment planning and improved targeted patient care, according to a study to be presented at the ARRS 2010 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA.

6 May 2010

HHS announces $16M award for Geisinger to create Keystone Beacon Community

Today the Department of Health and Human Services announced that Geisinger Health System will receive $16 million to create the Keystone Beacon Community as part of HHS's Beacon Community cooperative program.

5 May 2010

Cerner, Fort HealthCare collaborate to create connected health community

Cerner Corporation announced a strategic partnership with Fort HealthCare, an integrated hospital and health system in Fort Atkinson, Wis., to create a connected health community. Fort HealthCare will work with Cerner to improve the quality of care and make care processes more efficient for more than 120,000 residents in the organization's service area through the use of Cerner Millennium® solutions.

4 May 2010

Theragenics reports highest quarterly consolidated revenue of $20.3 million

Theragenics Corporation®, a medical device company serving the surgical products and prostate cancer treatment markets, today announced consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010.

4 May 2010

JNM supplement examines advances in cardiovascular molecular imaging

The Journal of Nuclear Medicine -the top-rated medical imaging journal worldwide-has published Multimodality Molecular Imaging of the Cardiovascular System, presenting the state of the art of cardiovascular molecular imaging and discussing opportunities and challenges in advancing cardiovascular molecular imaging to clinical practice.

4 May 2010

eMix establishes first European distributor agreement with DFC Systems

eMix, the new business venture incubated by DR Systems, announced it has established its first European distributor agreement, with DFC Systems (Munich, Germany). Together with DFC, eMix will exhibit its cloud-based technology for sharing medical imaging studies and reports at the 91st German Radiology Congress.

3 May 2010

Computer-based system automatically tracks radiation dose exposure in patients receiving CT scan

Researchers have developed a computer-based system that can automatically track patient-specific radiation dose exposure (based on a patient's size and weight) on every patient that receives a computed tomography (CT) scan, providing patients with a way to start tracking their cumulative health care-related radiation exposure, according to a study to be presented at the ARRS 2010 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA.

3 May 2010

New 3-D mapping and labeling system reduces scan time and improves work flow

Researchers have developed an automated 3-D mapping and labeling system that reduces scan time and improves the work flow, efficiency, and accuracy of routine freehand ultrasound exams, according to a study to be presented at the ARRS 2010 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA.

3 May 2010

Molecular imaging can help physicians identify aortic dissection: Research

According to research published in the May issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, molecular imaging can help physicians identify aortic dissection-an often fatal blood vessel condition-and help guide treatment.

3 May 2010

Kaiser Permanente to invest $4.4M to open two new medical offices in Cherokee and Cobb Counties

Kaiser Permanente announced today it will invest $4.4 million to open two new medical offices in Cherokee and Cobb Counties.

30 Apr 2010

Magellan Health Services reports net revenue of $728.1M for first-quarter ended March 31, 2010

Magellan Health Services, Inc. today reported net revenue of $728.1 million, net income of $25.5 million or $0.73 per diluted common share, and segment profit, representing income from continuing operations before stock compensation expense, depreciation and amortization, interest expense, interest income, gain on sale of assets, special charges or benefits, and income taxes, of $61.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2010.

30 Apr 2010

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital opens new Center for Fetal Health

Complex fetal diagnoses bring extraordinary strain to pregnant women and their families. Learning an eagerly-awaited child will be born with a medical problem is often the worst crisis an expectant parents can face.

30 Apr 2010