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RAF, Image Gently partner to raise awareness about radiation safety in pediatric imaging

Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg has partnered with the Image Gently Campaign to increase awareness of opportunities to lower radiation dose when imaging children. Image Gently is an initiative of the Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging.

18 Feb 2011

Sleeping Trojan horse technique resolves some difficulties in transporting metal ions into cells

A unique strategy developed by researchers at Cardiff University is opening up new possibilities for improving medical imaging.

18 Feb 2011

CMS selects BWH to participate in Medicare Imaging Demonstration project

Brigham and Women's Hospital was selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as one of five conveners of a demonstration project that promotes appropriate utilization of advanced imaging services, CMS announced February 2, 2011.

17 Feb 2011

FDA approves Hologic's 3-D digital mammography system to diagnose breast cancer

Hologic, Inc., a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostic products, medical imaging systems and surgical products dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of women, today announced the Company received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Selenia Dimensions digital breast tomosynthesis system.

From Hologic, Inc. 14 Feb 2011

New article provides roadmap for imaging manufacturers to navigate US reimbursement environment

A new article in the February issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology provides a roadmap for imaging manufacturers to navigate the unique and increasingly complex U.S. regulatory and reimbursement environment. "Evidence Requirements for Innovative Imaging Devices: From Concept to Adoption," identifies and addresses the five phases of an imaging procedure's lifecycle and the distinct clinical evidence needs for each phase.

10 Feb 2011

Luciferase enzyme offers promise for improved monitoring of heparin therapy: New study

The enzyme that makes fireflies glow is lighting up the scientific path toward a long-sought new medical imaging agent to better monitor treatment with heparin, the blood thinner that millions of people take to prevent or treat blood clots, scientists are reporting. Their study appears in the ACS' monthly journal Bioconjugate Chemistry.

10 Feb 2011

Scientists discover KCNH2 gene mutation in patients with long QT syndrome

Researchers from the Hospital Virgen de las Nieves of the University of Granada have identified the most frequent mutations in the gene KCNH2 in patients with long QT syndrome.

10 Feb 2011

Rcadia receives FDA 510(k) clearance for enhanced COR Analyzer System to assess coronary branch vessels

Rcadia Medical Imaging announced today that it has received FDA 510(k) marketing clearance for an enhanced version of its COR Analyzer® System to assess coronary branch vessels in addition to main coronary arteries in patients with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD).

10 Feb 2011

Mobily introduces first mobile medical imaging service

Saudi Arabian telecommunications company Mobily and Great Connection Inc., creator of the innovative Mobile Baby service, announced the launch of the first mobile medical imaging service that enables ultrasound stills, 3D images and video clips to be sent directly from an ultrasound machine to a mobile device.

9 Feb 2011

Hologic receives FDA approval for hydroxyprogesterone caproate injection

Hologic, a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostics products, medical imaging systems and surgical products dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of women, announced today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Hologic's pharmaceutical named Makena, formerly known as Gestiva.

From Hologic, Inc. 4 Feb 2011

Effective methods to change physician behavior and improve compliance to guidelines

When it comes to changing the way physicians practice, guidelines and educational initiatives alone are not effective. An editorial by James A. Arrighi, M.D., a cardiologist with Rhode Island Hospital, explains the effective methods to change physician behavior and improve compliance to guidelines. The editorial is published online in advance of print of the February 8 edition of the American Heart Association's journal Circulation.

2 Feb 2011

AG Mednet's image transfer service surpasses 2 million/month mark

AG Mednet, the world's largest medical image collection and delivery service announced today that the steady state volume of images transferred by its managed service has surpassed the 2 million/month mark. The company achieved impressive growth in utilization in 2010.

25 Jan 2011

UH researchers to discuss computational surgery at MITIE

More than a dozen University of Houston (UH) researchers will be making presentations, ranging from robot-assisted surgery techniques to improving heart and breast surgery procedures, at the third annual international conference in computational surgery Jan. 26-28. The symposium will be held at The Methodist Hospital Research Institute (TMHRI) in Houston.

25 Jan 2011

Novation, Lantheus Medical to distribute ABLAVAR and DEFINITY diagnostic imaging agents

Lantheus Medical Imaging, a worldwide leader in diagnostic medical imaging, today announced a national contract with Novation for ABLAVAR and DEFINITY Vial For Injectable Suspension, providing increased access to these important diagnostic imaging agents for health care providers served by Novation.

23 Jan 2011

LUMEDX announces CD on analytical software for investigating lab utilization in cardiovascular service lines

LUMEDX Corporation, a leading provider of vendor-neutral, integrated medical imaging and information systems, announced a new complimentary Webinar on CD, The Power of Analytics: Lab Utilization. The Webinar shows viewers how to use analytical software to investigate lab utilization in their cardiovascular service lines.

13 Jan 2011

Researchers design new electronic technology equipment for detecting live cellular processes

The electronic technology equipment designed by the researchers- which is in patent process-is based on molecular imaging, a type of biomedical imaging capable of detecting live cellular processes. "These techniques differ from conventional medical imaging in that the information they show is function not form, which means that they are capable of showing the malfunctioning of an organ before the malfunction turns into an anatomical change", Juan Jos- Vaquero explained.

12 Jan 2011

Hologic announces acquisition of Interlace Medical

Hologic, Inc., a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostics, medical imaging systems and surgical products dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of women, announced today it has acquired Interlace Medical, Inc. (Interlace), the developer and manufacturer of the MyoSure hysteroscopic tissue removal system (MyoSure). Interlace's operations will be integrated within Hologic's GYN Surgical Products division.

From Hologic, Inc. 7 Jan 2011

FDA clears STI Medical Systems' ImageSense technology for use in colposcopy

STI Medical Systems, an industry leader in medical imaging systems and machine vision software, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given clearance to the Company's precedent-setting ImageSense technology for use in colposcopy.

6 Jan 2011

Clinical Decision Support Systems help reduce unnecessary CT and MRI scans

Researchers from Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, WA, have found that clinical decision support systems can help reduce inappropriate medical imaging, including unnecessary computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, according to a study in the January issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology (www.jacr.org).

4 Jan 2011

Caution over frequent use of diagnostic tests for kids

The rapid growth in use of medical diagnostic imaging, such as CT scans, has led to widespread concern about radiation exposure in adults and the potential for future cancer risk in patients undergoing these tests.

4 Jan 2011

Medical Imaging News and Research

RAF, Image Gently partner to raise awareness about radiation safety in pediatric imaging

Sleeping Trojan horse technique resolves some difficulties in transporting metal ions into cells

CMS selects BWH to participate in Medicare Imaging Demonstration project

FDA approves Hologic's 3-D digital mammography system to diagnose breast cancer

New article provides roadmap for imaging manufacturers to navigate US reimbursement environment

Luciferase enzyme offers promise for improved monitoring of heparin therapy: New study

Scientists discover KCNH2 gene mutation in patients with long QT syndrome

Rcadia receives FDA 510(k) clearance for enhanced COR Analyzer System to assess coronary branch vessels

Mobily introduces first mobile medical imaging service

Hologic receives FDA approval for hydroxyprogesterone caproate injection

Effective methods to change physician behavior and improve compliance to guidelines

AG Mednet's image transfer service surpasses 2 million/month mark

UH researchers to discuss computational surgery at MITIE

Novation, Lantheus Medical to distribute ABLAVAR and DEFINITY diagnostic imaging agents

LUMEDX announces CD on analytical software for investigating lab utilization in cardiovascular service lines

Researchers design new electronic technology equipment for detecting live cellular processes

Hologic announces acquisition of Interlace Medical

FDA clears STI Medical Systems' ImageSense technology for use in colposcopy

Clinical Decision Support Systems help reduce unnecessary CT and MRI scans

Caution over frequent use of diagnostic tests for kids

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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