Radiography
Radiotherapy Developments Improve the Quality of Treatments for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer
Clinical studies suggest that sophisticated treatments such as intensity-modulated radiotherapy and image-guided radiotherapy are enabling radiation oncologists to enhance posttreatment health-related quality of life for patients with head and neck cancer. More...18 Dec 2009
FDA Addressing Concerns of Excess Radiation Exposure During CT Perfusion Imaging
As part of an ongoing investigation into cases of excess radiation during CT perfusion imaging of the brain, the U.S. FDA has provided imaging facilities and practitioners with interim recommendations to help prevent additional problems. More...17 Dec 2009

CT Imaging of Egyptian Mummies Reveal Heart Disease as Ancient Disorder
A new imaging study revealed that atherosclerosis, hardening of the arteries, was common in ancient Egyptians, contradicting a hypothesis that vascular disease is a modern affliction caused by modern-day risk factors such as sedentary lifestyles and stress. More...15 Dec 2009
In Other News
Auto X-Ray Exposure System Delivers Quality Images at Minimum Dosage
Automated Angiography Analysis System Detects Severe CAD in Real-Time
Mammography Every Other Year Has Same Benefits of Yearly Screening, But Less Harm
Shimadzu and Edda Partner on X-ray Chest CAD Applications
Stereotactic Treatment of Tumors Potentially Exposes Patients to Less Radiation
Mammography PACS to Improve Breast Screening Service in UK
Avoiding Damage to Neurocognitive Regions of the Brain During Cranial Radiation
Undetectable PSA after Radiation Predicts Good Patient Outcomes
Free 2D/3D Advanced Visualization Software Available for CT and MRI
Radiotherapy Quality Assurance System Analyzes Dose in Isocentric Target Region
Stereotactic Radiotherapy Standard of Care for Frail Patients with Early-Stage Lung Cancer
Catheter Directed Therapy for Pulmonary Embolism Proves Successful
Mammography Radiation Therapy System Designed for the Treatment of Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Dual-Source CT Scanner Requires Only Fraction of the Radiation Dose Needed for Other Systems
Method Developed to Protect Healthy Cells from Radiation Damage
Computed Radiography System Recognized for Advances in Neonatal Imaging
CT Scans Better Detecting Abnormalities in Patients with Influenza A Virus H1N1
Diagnosing Tietze's Syndrome Requires a Combination of Imaging Modalities
Digital X-Ray Mammography Becoming Preferred Choice of Equipment
PET-CT System Provides Advanced Tumor Detection
CT Scans Show Patients with Severe Cases of H1N1 Are at Risk for Developing Acute Pulmonary Emboli
Radiotherapy Technology Adapts Treatment and Therapy Planning to Anatomic Changes
Particle Beam Radiation Therapy Has Potential But Unproven for Treating Cancer
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.