Radiography
Tracking Coronary Artery Calcium Accumulation Could Save Lives
Individuals with rising accumulations of coronary artery calcium were more than six times more likely to suffer from a heart attack or die from heart disease than patients who did not have increasing accumulations, according to a recent study. More...30 May 2013
In 3D Breast Screening, Two Views Are Best
One-view, three-dimensional breast screening known as tomosynthesis, results in less radiation dose and approximately five seconds less compression; however, new findings revealed that obtaining both views is necessary to help ensure that a tumor will not be overlooked. More...15 May 2013
In Other News
Large-Bore CT System Developed for Radiation Therapy
Radiation Dose Reduction Tool Designed for Abdominal CT Scanning
Lesion Size Seen on Chest CT Scans Affected by Radiation Dose Level
Patient Safety Improved with New Sensor Technology for Radiotherapy Treatment
Patient’s Photo on X-Ray Images Leads to Drastic Reduction in Wrong Patient Mistakes
CT Use, Costs, Radiation Dose Can Be Cut by at Least 50%
Tomosynthesis Enhances Identification of Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma in Women at Increased Risk of Breast Cancer
Ligament Tears Effectively Identified with Dual-Energy CT in the ER
Lumbar Spine CT Radiation Dose Reduced by Decreasing Tube Voltage
More Imaging in Patients Needing Gastric Tubes Provides Better Analysis, Reduces Complications
Breast Ultrasound Detects Tumors in Women with Dense Breasts Overlooked on Mammography
Software Identifies and Stratifies Risk Posed by Lung Nodules
Small Efficiencies Achieved When Different Providers Read Different Scans on Same Patient
3D CT Image Printing Technology Devised to Aid Surgeons
Advanced 128-Slice CT System Scalable with Lateral Shift Capability
Future Breast Cancer Screening Will Need Personalized Approach
Radiosurgery Recommended for Unruptured Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations
Smart Dose Standards Developed for CT Systems
New Technology Slashes Risk of Heart Disease After Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer
PACS, Digital Radiography, and Voice Recognition Integration Provides Image Acquisition-to-Reporting Technology to the US Navy
Brain Toxicity Map May Help Protect Cognition for Cancer Patients
Biannual Mammograms Recommended after 50, Even for Women with Dense Breasts
Gastrointestinal Imaging Advances Improve Speed and Delivery of Diagnostic and Treatment Options
The MedImaging Radiology channel covers fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computerized tomography, mammography, interventional radiology, and other medical uses of X-ray imaging as well as related instrumentation, trends and safety issues.