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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.

FDA clears iCAD's VeraLook computer-aided detection product for virtual colonoscopy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given clearance to VeraLook™, iCAD's computer-aided detection product used in the interpretation of virtual colonoscopy exams. iCAD is an industry-leading provider of advanced image analysis solutions for the early detection of cancer.

5 Aug 2010

New perfusion CT algorithms maintain image quality at half of the radiation dose

In recent years, advances in CT scanner technology have made perfusion computed tomography (CT) imaging an important diagnostic tool for patients with suspected stroke. Now, researchers at Mayo Clinic are working to reduce radiation dosages used to acquire perfusion and other CT images. Mayo Clinic medical physicist Cynthia McCollough, Ph.D., and her group of researchers presented their findings related to CT dose reduction at the 52nd Annual Meeting of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine on July 20 in Philadelphia.

4 Aug 2010

InHealth Imaging selects Intelerad Medical Systems' IntelePACS solution

Intelerad Medical Systems, a leader in medical imaging PACS and workflow solutions, today announced that InHealth Imaging, LLC has chosen IntelePACS as their first filmless PACS system, including the IntelePACS Breast Imaging module.

4 Aug 2010

Definiens launches Tissue Studio 2.0 image analysis software for digital pathology

Definiens today announced the introduction of Definiens Tissue Studio™ 2.0, the latest version of the company's leading image analysis software for digital pathology.

4 Aug 2010

New algorithm to reduce radiation dose in CT imaging

4 Aug 2010

OCM announces findings from Diagnostic Management Program

One Call Medical, the nation's leading provider of diagnostic testing (including MRI and CT scans) and specialty services (e.g. transportation and translation), today announced findings from its Diagnostic Management Program, revealing that on average, a typical workers' compensation payer may have as much as two-thirds of its diagnostic radiology referrals go "unmanaged," leading to overpayments, inefficiencies, and quality issues in the diagnostic referral, scheduling, and results process.

3 Aug 2010

Particles of iron oxide enhance tumor visibility through MRI

Tiny particles of iron oxide could become tools for simultaneous tumor imaging and treatment, because of their magnetic properties and toxic effects against brain cancer cells. In mice, researchers from Emory University School of Medicine have demonstrated how these particles can deliver antibodies to implanted brain tumors, while enhancing tumor visibility via magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

3 Aug 2010

StatRad introduces Stat360 teleradiology solution

StatRad, a leading provider of premier teleradiology services, announces today the introduction of Stat360, the most comprehensive teleradiology solution on the market. Stat360 combines traditional teleradiology services with PACS and live support from virtual radiology assistants with radiologist productivity in mind.

2 Aug 2010

Verizon Business to help courts, prison health care systems with new technology solutions

Courts grappling with jammed dockets and prisons struggling to handle inmate health care issues can now put the power of video collaboration to work, with a new, tailored set of technology solutions and professional consulting services from Verizon Business.

2 Aug 2010

Singapore Ministry of Health awards Accenture with contract to implement NEHR system

The Singapore Ministry of Health has awarded Accenture, a contract to implement the National Electronic Health Record (NEHR) system, a key enabler of Singapore's vision toward a national, integrated health care system. The NEHR is designed to improve the quality of healthcare for citizens, lower the costs of health services, and promote more effective health policies.

2 Aug 2010

RANZCR optimization training workshop enables radiation dose reduction in adult scans

Numerous radiology practices were able to significantly reduce the radiation dose associated with multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) scans by participating in a one day dose optimization workshop provided by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists and supported by the local state health department, according to a study in the August issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

2 Aug 2010

Researchers develop search tool to extract data from patient's electronic medical record

Researchers at one of the top five hospitals in the United States have developed an advanced search tool called the Queriable Patient Inference Dossier (QPID) that helps radiologists and other physicians extract useful data from a patient's electronic medical record (EMR) in a timely and efficient manner, according to an article in the August issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

2 Aug 2010

Oral contraceptives, HRT may protect women against formation, rupture of brain aneurysms: Study

Results from a new study suggest that oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy may yield additional benefit of protecting against the formation and rupture of brain aneurysms in women. The findings from this first-of-its-kind study by a neurointerventional expert from Rush University Medical Center were presented at the Society of Neurointerventional Surgery 7th annual meeting.

31 Jul 2010

Study shows estrogen stabilization may protect women from brain aneurysms risk

Results from a retrospective, case-control study presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS) 7th Annual Meeting could have significant implications for women at risk of brain aneurysms as data shows that oral contraceptives (OC) and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may yield the additional benefit of protecting against the formation and/or rupture of brain aneurysms – balloon-like sacks that form in a weakened artery wall and, upon bursting, can cause severe disability or death.

31 Jul 2010

Functional MRI can be used to assess tumor viability

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (the disease commonly referred to as pancreatic cancer) carries the worst prognosis of any cancer. As current treatments offer minimal benefit, entirely new approaches are needed. Given the success of local therapies, as opposed to intravenous systemic therapies, for liver diseases (such as hepatocellular carcinoma), it is thought that similar local therapies may benefit patients with pancreatic cancer. To develop such therapies, it would be useful to devise targets that are easy to obtain and can indicate the efficacy of these new therapies in models of pancreatic cancer.

31 Jul 2010

Magellan reports $741.7M net revenue, $35.4M net income for second-quarter 2010

Magellan Health Services, Inc. today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2010 and increased guidance for the full year. The Company also said that its Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program under which the Company is authorized to purchase up to $350 million of its outstanding common stock.

29 Jul 2010

SIR offers five-day course that covers all aspects of acute stroke management

Catheter Lysis of Thromboembolic Stroke -an intensive five-day course offered by the Society of Interventional Radiology Oct. 24-28 in Dallas, Texas-provides interventional radiologists, neurointerventionalists, vascular neurologists and fellows-in-training with the unique educational opportunity to review, observe and discuss all aspects of acute stroke management.

29 Jul 2010

Merit Medical second-quarter revenues increase 16% to $74.9 million

Merit Medical Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional and diagnostic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology and gastroenterology, today announced record revenues of $74.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, an increase of 16% over revenues of $64.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. Revenues for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010 were a record $142.4 million, compared with $123.2 million for the corresponding period in 2009, a gain of 16%.

29 Jul 2010

NDS Surgical Imaging introduces ConnectOR G2 visualization and informatics platform

NDS Surgical Imaging (NDSsi) today launched its next-generation visualization and informatics platform—the ConnectOR G2—with production units now shipping to customers. Based on the NDSsi technology vision of Medical Visualization Informatics (MVI), ConnectOR G2 medical-grade products are leading the industry in procedural efficacy by offering the unique ability to connect the realms of PACS imaging, surgical video and medical informatics.

29 Jul 2010

Cerner second-quarter revenue increases 13% to $456.0 million

Cerner Corporation today announced results for the 2010 second quarter that ended July 3, 2010, delivering strong levels of bookings, revenue, earnings and cash flow.

29 Jul 2010

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FDA clears iCAD's VeraLook computer-aided detection product for virtual colonoscopy

New perfusion CT algorithms maintain image quality at half of the radiation dose

InHealth Imaging selects Intelerad Medical Systems' IntelePACS solution

Definiens launches Tissue Studio 2.0 image analysis software for digital pathology

New algorithm to reduce radiation dose in CT imaging

OCM announces findings from Diagnostic Management Program

Particles of iron oxide enhance tumor visibility through MRI

StatRad introduces Stat360 teleradiology solution

Verizon Business to help courts, prison health care systems with new technology solutions

Singapore Ministry of Health awards Accenture with contract to implement NEHR system

RANZCR optimization training workshop enables radiation dose reduction in adult scans

Researchers develop search tool to extract data from patient's electronic medical record

Oral contraceptives, HRT may protect women against formation, rupture of brain aneurysms: Study

Study shows estrogen stabilization may protect women from brain aneurysms risk

Functional MRI can be used to assess tumor viability

Magellan reports $741.7M net revenue, $35.4M net income for second-quarter 2010

SIR offers five-day course that covers all aspects of acute stroke management

Merit Medical second-quarter revenues increase 16% to $74.9 million

NDS Surgical Imaging introduces ConnectOR G2 visualization and informatics platform

Cerner second-quarter revenue increases 13% to $456.0 million

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