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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.

Noninvasive PAH diagnosis on the horizon

Measuring the duration of vortical blood flow in the main pulmonary artery allows accurate estimation of pulmonary blood pressure and diagnosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension, say researchers.

3 Dec 2014

Interventional radiology procedure can preserve fertility, save lives of women with placenta accreta

Researchers reported today on a procedure that can preserve fertility and potentially save the lives of women with a serious pregnancy complication called placenta accreta. Results of the new study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America showed that placement of balloons in the main artery of the mother's pelvis prior to a Caesarean section protects against hemorrhage and is safe for both mother and baby.

3 Dec 2014

St. Mary's Medical Center adds Mazor Renaissance robot-assisted system to Spine Center

Dignity Health St. Mary's Medical Center has added the Mazor Robotics Renaissance computer-generated guidance system to its multidisciplinary Spine Center. St. Mary's is the only hospital in the Bay Area to exclusively offer this state-of-the-art technology for spine surgery.

3 Dec 2014

Many pediatric chest X-rays unnecessary, offer no clinical benefit

Researchers at Mayo Clinic found that some children are receiving chest X-rays that may be unnecessary and offer no clinical benefit to the patient, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

3 Dec 2014

U-M startup company Imbio gets FDA approval to market Lung Density Analysis for COPD

A technology that started in a University of Michigan Medical School lab may soon help lung disease patients around the world breathe a little easier, by helping their doctors make a clearer diagnosis and more individualized treatment plan.

3 Dec 2014

Identifying infant and toddler injuries that require emergency medical care

Bianca Edison, MD, MS is an attending physician in the Children's Orthopaedic Center at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, and is assistant clinical professor of Orthopaedics at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Edison is a licensed, Board-Certified pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics who completed a fellowship in Primary Care SportsMedicine. Her interests and experience include orthopaedic conditions affecting young children, teens, and athletes. Here she reviews common infant and toddler injuries, and how parents can determine if emergency medical care is needed.

2 Dec 2014

Diabetic patients with mild coronary artery disease face increased risk for heart attack

According to a new long-term study, diabetic patients with even mild coronary artery disease face the same relative risk for a heart attack or other major adverse heart events as diabetics with serious single-vessel obstructive disease.

2 Dec 2014

Digital tomosynthesis improves cancer detection in women with dense breasts

A major new study being presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) has found that digital breast tomosynthesis, also known as 3-D mammography, has the potential to significantly increase the cancer detection rate in mammography screening of women with dense breasts.

2 Dec 2014

Bayer unveils enhanced version of Radimetrics Enterprise Platform at RSNA 2014

Bayer today unveiled version 2.5 of its Radimetrics Enterprise Platform at the 2014 Radiological Society of North America Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. The enhanced version has new features that can help radiologists and hospital administrators meet new 2015 U.S. Joint Commission Diagnostic Imaging Standards, providing information to help optimize radiation dose management and contrast dose analytics to advance image quality and patient care.

1 Dec 2014

Philips introduces new lung screening solution at RSNA 2014

Royal Philips today introduced a new lung screening solution designed to offer health care providers a faster and more definitive pathway to lung cancer detection and treatment. Making its debut at the 2014 Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting in Chicago this week, this total solution is comprised of products and services that enable health care providers to implement and manage a comprehensive computed tomography (CT) lung screening program which tracks and guides patients across the health continuum.

1 Dec 2014

Eylea receives Health Canada approval for treatment of CRVO and DME

Bayer Inc. announced today that it has received approval from Health Canada for Eylea (aflibercept, solution for intravitreal injection) for the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME). This new indication comes just six weeks following the October 16th approval of Eylea for the treatment of visual impairment due to macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO).

1 Dec 2014

Special JACR issue provides guidance on implementing radiology quality improvement projects

To be published online Dec. 1, 2014, a special issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR®) provides practical guidance on implementing radiology quality improvement projects.

1 Dec 2014

DTI may play role in assessing brain damage in early Alzheimer's disease

Changes in brain connections visible on MRI could represent an imaging biomarker of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

1 Dec 2014

Brain changes seen in high school football players after one season

Some high school football players exhibit measurable brain changes after a single season of play even in the absence of concussion, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

1 Dec 2014

Philips launches Ambient Experience patient in-bore solution to reduce patient anxiety during MRI scans

Royal Philips announced the launch of the Ambient Experience patient in-bore solution designed to reduce patient anxiety and movement during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations.

29 Nov 2014

eHealth Technologies to provide imaging sites access to RSNA Image Share network

eHealth Technologies announced today it has concluded an agreement with the Radiological Society of North America that will increase standards-based interoperability between image sharing providers in New York State.

29 Nov 2014

Interventional X-ray guidance device may reduce radiation exposure of liver cancer patients

Johns Hopkins researchers report that their test of an interventional X-ray guidance device approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2013 has the potential to reduce the radiation exposure of patients undergoing intra-arterial therapy (IAT) for liver cancer.

27 Nov 2014

Philips announces expanded availability of diagnostic X-ray solutions

Royal Philips today announced expanded availability of its portfolio of diagnostic X-ray solutions, including DuraDiagnost, DigitalDiagnost, MobileDiagnost wDR, MobileDiagnost Opta, ProGrade and PrimaryDiagnost.

From Philips Healthcare 26 Nov 2014

Eminent molecular cell biologist awarded GRC fellowship

The Gutenberg Research College of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz has awarded the coveted GRC fellowship to Professor Krishnaraj Rajalingam. In the upcoming years, he will lead a research team at the Research Center for Immunotherapy at Mainz University.

26 Nov 2014

Philips' IQon Spectral CT receives FDA clearance

Reinforcing its commitment to enabling confident diagnosis through innovation, Royal Philips today announced 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its IQon Spectral CT, presenting an entirely new approach to spectral imaging.

From Philips Healthcare 25 Nov 2014

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Noninvasive PAH diagnosis on the horizon

Interventional radiology procedure can preserve fertility, save lives of women with placenta accreta

St. Mary's Medical Center adds Mazor Renaissance robot-assisted system to Spine Center

Many pediatric chest X-rays unnecessary, offer no clinical benefit

U-M startup company Imbio gets FDA approval to market Lung Density Analysis for COPD

Identifying infant and toddler injuries that require emergency medical care

Diabetic patients with mild coronary artery disease face increased risk for heart attack

Digital tomosynthesis improves cancer detection in women with dense breasts

Bayer unveils enhanced version of Radimetrics Enterprise Platform at RSNA 2014

Philips introduces new lung screening solution at RSNA 2014

Eylea receives Health Canada approval for treatment of CRVO and DME

Special JACR issue provides guidance on implementing radiology quality improvement projects

DTI may play role in assessing brain damage in early Alzheimer's disease

Brain changes seen in high school football players after one season

Philips launches Ambient Experience patient in-bore solution to reduce patient anxiety during MRI scans

eHealth Technologies to provide imaging sites access to RSNA Image Share network

Interventional X-ray guidance device may reduce radiation exposure of liver cancer patients

Philips announces expanded availability of diagnostic X-ray solutions

Eminent molecular cell biologist awarded GRC fellowship

Philips' IQon Spectral CT receives FDA clearance

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