Computed Tomography

Computed tomography (CT) is a fast and accurate imaging modality often used in emergency settings and trauma imaging. CT scans, with or without (or both) iodinated contrast are frequently used to image the brain, chest, abdomen and pelvis, but also have post-imaging reconstructive capabilities for detailed orthopedic imaging. It is now a standard imaging modality in emergency rooms to quickly assess patients. CT uses a series of X-ray images shot as the gantry rotates around the patient. Computer technology assembles these into into a dataset volume than can be slices on any access, or advanced visualization software can extract specific parts of the anatomy for study. Find more content specific to cardiac CT.

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FDA clears augmented reality platform that creates 3D models via CT scans

The Ohio-based startup also recently scored $15M in funding from the Mayo and Cleveland clinics and GE Healthcare. 

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Modality makes big cost difference in image-guided approach to treat skeletal tumors, radiologists warn

Cost considerations should be weighed against potential radiation dose advantages when choosing an image guidance modality, experts wrote in JACR. 

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The good and the bad of synoptic radiology reports

Synoptic radiology reports with detailed information on disease sites in ovarian cancer could help to guide surgical decisions, but they can come at a cost.

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Members of Congress introduce bill requiring all Medicaid programs to cover lung cancer screening

H.R. 4286 also would expand coverage for tobacco cessation in the federal payment program, including counseling and medication-assisted treatment. 

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SPECT/CT helps personalize treatment options for prostate cancer patients

Using SPECT/CT imaging, providers can stratify patients based on their treatment responses and make personalized adjustments accordingly.

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RadNet joins hospital giant HCA and others in coalition to address woeful cancer screening rate

The consortium of cancer care stakeholders recently held a launch event, with others involved including the ACR, Johnson & Johnson, and drug company AstraZeneca. 

Syringeless contrast media injectors like the GE Ulrich CT Motion have gained a lot of interest in 2022 because of the iodine contrast shortage. These systems use rollers to squeeze precise amounts of contrast from a large bolus container for multiple patients, helping conserve a significant amount of contrast.

Multi-use syringeless injectors could completely eliminate contrast waste

Such products could increase departmental efficiency and advance environmental initiatives in radiology, experts claimed in Academic Radiology.

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Physician-owned hospitals charge less for imaging than their counterparts

The finding comes as lobbying groups urge Congress to repeal an ongoing moratorium on doc hospital ownership

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