Medical Imaging

Physicians utilize medical imaging to see inside the body to diagnose and treat patients. This includes computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, angiography,  and the nuclear imaging modalities of PET and SPECT. 

North Carolina surgeon’s effort to make MRIs affordable impeded by state law

A surgeon attempting to make MRIs more affordable for North Carolina residents filed a lawsuit Monday, July 30, in the state’s Superior Court to overturn a law that’s barring him from purchasing his own MR machine, Vox has reported.

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Florida medical center first in US to install new Canon Medical Systems MR theater

Parrish Medical Center in Titusville, Florida, has installed the first Vantage Titan / Zen Edition 1.5T MR Theater from Canon Medical Systems in the entire country.

3D image simulation doesn't improve satisfaction with breast augmentation procedures

Advanced imaging techniques have shown great potential in improving diagnosis and treatment of various conditions. But a recent study of patients undergoing breast augmentation surgery showed 3D image simulation did not improve satisfaction post-procedure, though most patients preferred the use of the imaging technique.

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Probe uncovers backlog of 8,500 x-rays waiting to be reported to doctors in UK

A probe carried out by the U.K.’s Care Quality Commission has uncovered a backlog of 8,500 imaging exams waiting to be reported to practitioners in east Kent—reportedly the result of an IT malfunction—Kent Online reported this week.

Fujifilm Launches 700 Series Endoscopes, Expands Eluxeo Platform

FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of endoscopic imaging solutions, today announced the launch of its 700 Series Endoscopes. This newest product line features several enhancements in comfort, efficiency, and visualization.

Canon and Nuance Team Up to Tackle Vertical Markets with Content Connectors

Targeting the Legal and Healthcare Markets to Help Integrate MFPs with iManage and Epic Software

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Konica Minolta to host special ‘lunch and learn’ event at Annual Mammography meeting

Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas announced Tuesday, July 31, that the company will be sponsoring a “lunch and learn” event during the 23rd Annual Mammography meeting in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on August 9 at 12:30 p.m.

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Efficient imaging: How radiology departments can decrease unnecessary x-rays

Tracking repeat rates and providing additional education to technologists can help radiology departments produce fewer unnecessary x-rays, according to a new study published in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.