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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.

Philips launches IntelliSpace Portal 8.0 platform for diagnosis and treatment of cancer

Strengthening its leadership in connected healthcare informatics, Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today announced IntelliSpace Portal 8.0 , the latest edition of its advanced data sharing, analytics and visualization platform that helps radiologists detect, diagnose and follow-up on treatment of diseases.

1 Dec 2015

UVA opens clinical trial to examine non-surgical treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms

University of Virginia Health System researchers have opened a national clinical trial examining a non-surgical treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate.

30 Nov 2015

Sectra provides Breast Imaging PACS to Kentucky Breast Care

International medical imaging IT company Sectra announces that Kentucky Breast Care has entered into a multi-year agreement to provide Breast Imaging PACS for their women's healthcare practice. This will allow Kentucky Breast Care to increase collaboration with sub-specialists around the US and offer exceptional care for their patients.

30 Nov 2015

Concussed athletes in clinical recovery experience neurophysiological abnormalities

Some athletes who experience sports-related concussions have reduced blood flow in parts of their brains even after clinical recovery, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

30 Nov 2015

Lack of direct parental care affects brain development in left-behind children

Researchers in China have found that children who have been left without direct parental care for extended periods of time show larger gray matter volumes in the brain, according to a study being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

30 Nov 2015

Weight loss can slow degeneration of knee cartilage in obese people

Obese people who lose a substantial amount of weight can significantly slow the degeneration of their knee cartilage, according to a new MRI study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

30 Nov 2015

Research shows how various organ systems change and adapt in ultra-distance runners

Using a mobile MRI truck, researchers followed runners for 4,500 kilometers through Europe to study the physical limits and adaptation of athletes over a 64-day period, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

30 Nov 2015

Mallinckrodt sells CMDS business to Guerbet for $270 million

Mallinckrodt plc, a leading specialty biopharmaceutical company, announced today that it has closed the sale of its global contrast media and delivery systems (CMDS) business to Guerbet in a transaction valued at approximately $270 million.

28 Nov 2015

Breast Center of Acadiana to deploy Sectra Breast Imaging PACS in two freestanding imaging centers

International medical imaging IT company Sectra announces that Breast Center of Acadiana has entered into a multi-year agreement to deploy Breast Imaging PACS in its two freestanding imaging centers. This investment will provide the Breast Center a future-proof platform capable of expanding with the practice.

24 Nov 2015

Cardiologists successfully use virtual reality device to treat chronically blocked right coronary artery

Virtual reality (VR) has potential to revolutionize some aspects of medicine and healthcare. Several medical specialties are already using it to train physicians and assist diagnosis and it also has potential for treatment. A group of cardiologists has now successfully used a VR device to guide the opening up (revascularization) of a chronically blocked right coronary artery.

20 Nov 2015

Apollo to demonstrate integration with ResolutionMD at RSNA annual meeting

Apollo, the pioneer in clinical multimedia management solutions is introducing, and will be demonstrating integration of the ResolutionMD enterprise image viewer to Apollo EPMM (Enterprise Patient Multimedia Manager) at the upcoming RSNA 2015 annual meeting. This is a result of a previously announced alliance between Apollo and Calgary Scientific.

18 Nov 2015

Adeptus Health recognized with Press Ganey's highest award for patient experience

Adeptus Health company's leading network of freestanding emergency rooms, First Choice Emergency Room, is proud to announce it has been named a 2015 Guardian of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey Associates, Inc.

12 Nov 2015

Konica Minolta to feature new digital radiology solution at RSNA 2015

Konica Minolta, a market leader in medical diagnostic Primary Imaging Solutions, will feature AeroDR LT, its new digital radiology solution, at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Booth #2729.

12 Nov 2015

Intensive management of high blood pressure reduces rates of cardiovascular disease, lowers risk of death

Jackson T. Wright Jr., MD, PhD, and researchers from University Hospitals Case Medical Center presented new results from the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) showing that in patients at high risk for cardiovascular events, targeting a systolic blood pressure of less than 120 mm Hg resulted in lower rates of fatal and non-fatal major events or death compared to targeting systolic blood pressure to the usually recommended target of less than 140 mm Hg.

10 Nov 2015

Purple Button mobile app helps HMC achieve overall goal of improving patient safety, quality

CRG Medical officially announced today the implementation of the ONC for IT award winning Purple Button mobile patient safety application at HMC. The Purple Button, powered by CRG Medical, supports the KB Core High Reliability Patient Safety Evaluation System and has been instrumental in assisting HMC toward their overall goal of improving patient safety, quality and satisfaction.

10 Nov 2015

Boston Scientific signs definitive agreement to acquire CeloNova's interventional radiology business

Boston Scientific has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the interventional radiology portfolio of CeloNova Biosciences, a San Antonio-based developer of endovascular and interventional cardiology technologies.

10 Nov 2015

UT Southwestern's Helen H. Hobbs named recipient of Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences

UT Southwestern Medical Center geneticist Dr. Helen H. Hobbs is the 2016 recipient of the prestigious Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences.

10 Nov 2015

New clinical trial uses aggressive treatment method for patients with pancreas cancer

Pancreas cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers worldwide. In the United States, it accounts for only three percent of all diagnosed cancers but it causes almost seven percent of all cancer deaths. A pancreas cancer diagnosis often comes after age 50 and after the cancer has spread, making it difficult to remove surgically.

4 Nov 2015

November issue of JACR journal examines practice management challenges

The November Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR) examines practice management issues, ranging from the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) to quality and safety in a radiation oncology department to a look at the impact of Imaging 3.0.

2 Nov 2015

CarePoint Health – Bayonne Medical Center named ACR-designated center for lung cancer screening

CarePoint Health, a fully integrated healthcare system that provides quality, patient-focused healthcare to residents of the Hudson County region, today announced that CarePoint Health – Bayonne Medical Center has been named an American College of Radiology designated center for lung cancer screening, making it the second facility in Hudson County (after CarePoint Health – Christ Hospital) to receive this designation.

31 Oct 2015

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Philips launches IntelliSpace Portal 8.0 platform for diagnosis and treatment of cancer

UVA opens clinical trial to examine non-surgical treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms

Sectra provides Breast Imaging PACS to Kentucky Breast Care

Concussed athletes in clinical recovery experience neurophysiological abnormalities

Lack of direct parental care affects brain development in left-behind children

Weight loss can slow degeneration of knee cartilage in obese people

Research shows how various organ systems change and adapt in ultra-distance runners

Mallinckrodt sells CMDS business to Guerbet for $270 million

Breast Center of Acadiana to deploy Sectra Breast Imaging PACS in two freestanding imaging centers

Cardiologists successfully use virtual reality device to treat chronically blocked right coronary artery

Apollo to demonstrate integration with ResolutionMD at RSNA annual meeting

Adeptus Health recognized with Press Ganey's highest award for patient experience

Konica Minolta to feature new digital radiology solution at RSNA 2015

Intensive management of high blood pressure reduces rates of cardiovascular disease, lowers risk of death

Purple Button mobile app helps HMC achieve overall goal of improving patient safety, quality

Boston Scientific signs definitive agreement to acquire CeloNova's interventional radiology business

UT Southwestern's Helen H. Hobbs named recipient of Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences

New clinical trial uses aggressive treatment method for patients with pancreas cancer

November issue of JACR journal examines practice management challenges

CarePoint Health – Bayonne Medical Center named ACR-designated center for lung cancer screening

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