Radiography
Portable CT Increases Chance of Stroke Survival and Recovery
Findings from a new study have revealed that the availability of a portable eight-slice CT scanner in an emergency room can significantly increase the number of stroke victims who receive a potentially life-saving treatment. More...23 Dec 2008
Mammogram Shown To Be Most Effective 12 Months After Radiotherapy
Breast cancer patients who receive breast-conserving therapy and radiation do not require a follow-up mammogram until 12 months after radiation, despite current guidelines that recommend follow-up mammograms at between 6 and 12 months after radiation. More...22 Dec 2008
In Other News
Improved CO2 Insufflator Assists Virtual Colonoscopy
Proton Therapy and Concurrent Chemotherapy May Reduce Bone Marrow Toxicity in Advanced Lung Cancer
Computed Radiography System Provides Quality Exposures with Reduced X-ray Dose
Portable DR Developed for the Radiology Market
CT Perfusion Efficacy Diagnosing Acute Ischemic Stroke Demonstrated in Study
CT Perfusion Effective for Monitoring Treatment Response to Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Radiotherapy Using Tangential Fields Increase Risk of Cancer in Other Breast
Sticky Tape Phenomena Generates X-Rays
Digital Radiography Software To Enhance Image Processing and Workflow
CT Colonography Application Provides Automated Segmentation
Radiotherapy Schedule Shorter with 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy
Treating Lung Cancer Patients Using New Radiotherapy Technology
Whole Body PET/CT System Provides Modality Integration
CT Angiography Cost-Effective Validating Internal Carotid Artery Occlusion
Volumetric Breast Density Assessment Tool Developed for Digital Mammography
CT Scans Change Treatment Plans in More Than a Quarter of ER Patients with Suspected Appendicitis
Stereotactic Body Radiation Enhancements Minimize Treatment Area Restrictions
World's First Mobile Radiation Therapy System Developed To Lighten Backlogs
3D CT Scans Improve Treatment of Varicose Veins in the Lower Extremities
Virtual Colonoscopy Found To Be as Effective as Other Colon Cancer Screening Methods
Microscopic Modification of CT Scan Reveals Clues to Bone Formation
Examining the Spine in Three Dimensions
Dual-Axis Rotational Coronary Angiography Used To Reduce X-ray and Contrast Medium Dosage
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.