Hospitals Move Towards a Healthcare Revolution

Vienna, Austria: The one word that most aptly defines the future of healthcare is ‘digital’. Hospitals across Europe are undergoing revolutionary transformations in the way they operate, making this the most opportune time for Fleming Gulf to organize its next healthcare conference, “Digital Hospital Europe”.

Mammography Role Questioned In A New Study

According to a new study, mammography scans are offering less than expected reduction of mortalities caused by breast cancer. The study took place in Norway, and its findings are highlighted in the New England Journal of Medicine. The study continues the ongoing international debate questioning the effectiveness of conducting mammography screening programs.

Lantheus’ PET Cardiac Imaging Studies To Be Highlighted At ASNC2010

Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc., a global leading company providing medical imaging systems, announced that seven abstracts for studies discussing two of the company’s cardiac Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging agents are going to be highlighted at the 15th Annual Scientific Session of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC2010). The event will take place from the 23th to the 26th of September in Philadelphia. The abstracts are discussing the preliminary results of two curently conducted studies.

MRI Offers New Option For Surveillance Of Great Vessel Stents

According to a new study, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used alone effectively for conducting routine surveillance of some great vessel stents, such as vena cavae and aorta, which are frequently used for treating congenital cardiac defects.  The study took place at the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London. Its results will be highlighted in October issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology. MRI is one of the significantly useful medical imaging techniques, as it offers highly-detailed images in a non-invasive and radiation-free procedure.