A 95 Percent Decrease In CT Radiation Dose With Image-Processing Algorithm

Due to a previous incident taking place in Los Angeles, when Perfusion CT scanning, an emerging imaging technology, got a bad reputation last year when a machine set to incorrect radiation levels overdosed hundreds of people, researchers at the Mayo Clinic, excited by the technology's promise for diagnosing stroke, cancer, and possibly heart disease, have developed a way to reduce the amount of radiation involved in the procedure -- which, when done properly, involves very little risk.

http://www.healthimaginghub.com/article/1612-a-95-percent-decrease-in-ct-radiation-dose-with-image-processing-algorithm.html

Painters Have High Risk For Bladder Cancer

According to a new study, professional painters are having higher risk for developing bladder cancer, there is a direct proportion between the years they spend working and the increased risk for developing the disease.  The study was published online July 20 in Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

http://www.healthimaginghub.com/article/1613-painters-have-high-risk-for-bladder-cancer.html

PET/CT scan At Vanderbilt University To Locate Cancerous Tumors

A specialized PET/CT scan was preformed for the first time by the Vanderbilt University Medical Center and affiliated VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System to successfully detect the presence of tumors. The improved imaging offers surgeons easier detection and removal of cancerous tumors, according to Ronald Walker, M.D., professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences."The current method of imaging tumors can best be described as trying to see the sun through the clouds," Walker said. "But this new radiotracer removes all of the clouds." The 68Ga-DOTATATE PET/CT scan offers higher resolution and sensitivity locating tumors.

http://www.healthimaginghub.com/article/1615-specialized-petct-scan-performed-at-vanderbilt-university-medical-center-to-locate-cancerous-tumors.html

New Mammography Screening Facts Highlighted By CDC

According to a recent report, prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1/5 of women in the U.S, aging 50-74 years, skipped undergoing breast cancer mammography screening. This report said so despite the data coming from according to the centers’ Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report that the percent of women, in this age group, who had breast cancer mammography screening has increased significantly starting from mid 1990s. The percent stayed nearly over 80% starting from 2000.

http://www.healthimaginghub.com/article/1616-new-mammography-screening-facts-highlighted-by-cdc.html

AMA Disagrees With Plans Of Reducing Mammography Screening Funds In S. Australia

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) announced that it is disagreeing with the South Australian Government plans that aim to limit digital breast screening. A recent budget paper was discussing funding options for breast cancer mammography screening. The paper mentioned that the South Australian Government would stop providing funds for radiographers and, eventually, stops Saturday breast cancer screening carried out at facilities at Wayville and Elizabeth in Adelaide.

http://www.healthimaginghub.com/article/1617-ama-disagree-with-plans-of-reducing-mammography-screening-funds-in-s-australia.html

Insight Installs A New PACS Imaging Solution From Intelerad

Insight Medical Imaging, a group practice including 20 radiologists located in Alberta, announced that it has installed a new PACS imaging system at multiple new work stations. Insight officials mentioned that their resident radiologists review more than 300, 000 files annually. Insight Medical Imaging provides diagnostic imaging services including X-ray, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MRI, fluoroscopy, CT, and mammography at its 13 clinics throughout Edmonton and the nearby area.

http://www.healthimaginghub.com/article/1618-insight-installs-a-new-pacs-imaging-solution-from-intelerad.html