Reduction of radiation dose needed in medical imaging
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a white paper on reducing the dose of radiation during imaging.
Tags: Imaging, medical imaging, Radiation
Unprecedented Imaging
[This article was published in the February 2011 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org) ] Ultrasound technology makes a global impact with consistent technological evolution and recent surge in application areas
New medical imager detects ultra small breast tumors
A new medical imager with the potential to spot ultra small breast tumors have been developed by the research teams of the West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Maryland School of Medicine. The imager is adept in not only detecting tumors but also in guiding the biopsy of suspicious-looking breast cancer lesions.
Philips collaborates with radiographers to extend healthcare education
Royal Philips Electronics and the International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT) announced a unique program to extend healthcare education in Europe, Asia and the South Pacific.
DIAGNOSING A BRIGHTER FUTURE : December 2010
EDITORIAL Innovations to Transformations COVER STORY DIAGNOSING A BRIGHTER FUTURE COLUMN HEALTH FIRST FOR GUJARAT Anju Sharma, Mission Director,NRHM Gujarat […]
University of Virginia Health System expands deployment of Barco displays and online QA software
Medical imaging specialist Barco announced recently that it is supplying the University of Virginia Health System (UVA) with a growing number of diagnostic and DICOM-compliant clinical review displays throughout the institution as part of the facility’s ongoing technology purchases.
Siemens installs Rajasthan
The Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot, has inaugurated the Biograph 16 PET.CT scanner by Siemens at Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital, Jaipur. It is the first PET.CT scanner in the state of Rajasthan, which helps in identifying cancer lesions at a very early stage. It also comes with HD.PET technology, which provides the best image resolution in the industry and an X-ray reduction feature, which reduces the radiation dose to the patient up to 68%.
Barco brings out 24-inch wide-screen monitor for hospital imaging
At the JFR Meeting in Paris, France, medical imaging specialist Barco will launch the MDRC-2124, a new 24-inch wide-screen display that perfectly complements the company’s existing 19- and 20-inch clinical displays. The new model responds to the growing demand for medically-certified display solutions.
Barco installs largest number of color displays for PACS in Brescia Hospital
Medical imaging specialist Barco has announced that Azienda Ospedaliera Spedali Civili di Brescia, in Northern Italy, has acquired over 80 Barco medical display systems as part of a regional PACS program. To date, this is the largest installation of color displays and Coronis Fusion 6MP DL for Barco in Italy.
IT IS A NECESSARY MANAGEMENT TOOL FOR HOSPITALS
Dr Mehdi Khaled Vice President, Healthcare and Life Sciences Asia Pacific and Japan Oracle Corporation While the use of IT within healthcare delivery organisations has […]
“IT is a Necessary Management Tool for Hospitals” : Dr Mehdi Khaled, Asia Pacific and Japan Oracle Corporation
While the use of IT within healthcare delivery organisations has been limited in the country, technology providers like Oracle are passionate about raising awareness about the benefits of IT among these organisations.
Konica Minolta develops wireless digital radiography system
Konica Minolta Medical & Graphic, Inc (Konica Minolta) has launched a lightweight, wireless and cassette-sized digital radiography system. The detector has the same dimensions as a 14 x 17 ISO4090 compliant film cassette so it will fit an existing wall-stand or table bucky tray without modifications.
Barco installs its largest number of color displays for PACS program in Brescia Hospital
Medical imaging specialist Barco has announced that Azienda Ospedaliera Spedali Civili di Brescia, in Northern Italy, has acquired over 80 Barco medical display systems as part of a regional PACS program.
