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Study finds abnormally low blood flow in the brain of marijuana users

As the U.S. races to legalize marijuana for medicinal and recreational use, a new, large scale brain imaging study gives reason for caution.

28 Nov 2016

Dilon and GE receive FDA approval for Discovery NM750b breast imaging system

DILON Diagnostics and GE Healthcare are pleased to announce the FDA clearance of the Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI) localization accessory for breast biopsy.

26 Nov 2016

Study shows power of haptic interfaces, web computing to create shareable scientific environment in crystallography

Haptic interfaces have been readily adopted because of their intuitive ease of use and convenience.

25 Nov 2016

Mesolens microscope uses Prior Scientific's precision stages and focusing systems for 3D imaging of biomedical specimens

Prior Scientific reports on how its precision stages and focusing systems have been adopted by Mesolens Ltd. as part of their ground breaking microscope system that delivers faster, deeper, wider and more sensitive imaging than current methods.

From Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd. 24 Nov 2016

RSNA 2016: Philips launches next-generation radiation dose management software platform for healthcare providers

Royal Philips today introduced DoseWise Portal 2.2, a next generation radiation dose management software platform for healthcare providers to record, track and analyze radiation exposure to patients and clinicians.

From Philips Healthcare 24 Nov 2016

Research shows how machine-learning models can interpret echocardiographic images and enable HCM diagnosis

Computer algorithms can automatically interpret echocardiographic images and distinguish between pathological hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and physiological changes in athletes' hearts, according to research from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, published online yesterday in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

24 Nov 2016

New study finds substantial decline in new enteral access procedures

According to a new study by the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute, the last two decades have seen a substantial decline in new enteral access procedures in the Medicare population.

24 Nov 2016

Stuttering linked to changes in speech and language-based brain circuits

Researchers at Children's Hospital Los Angeles have conducted the first study of its kind, using proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) to look at brain regions in both adults and children who stutter.

23 Nov 2016

Elsevier to showcase STATdx diagnostic decision support system and imaging textbooks at RSNA 2016

Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, will showcase new features of its diagnostic decision support tool STATdx, highlight new diagnostic imaging textbooks, and recognize several of its distinguished physician authors being honored by the Radiological Society of North America at the RSNA 2016 Annual Meeting, November 27 - December 2, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL.

23 Nov 2016

New report examines how public perceives role and responsibility of radiologists

When it comes to visibility, radiologists, in many cases, are out of sight. They often receive and interpret images from afar, leaving a patient's referring physician or specialist to disclose the findings -- and, using the information supplied, answer questions about the diagnosis.

23 Nov 2016

New imaging tool helps study toxicity of proteins linked to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases

Researchers have developed a new imaging technique that makes it possible to study why proteins associated with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases may go from harmless to toxic.

23 Nov 2016

UK’s pathology services struggling to cope with rising demand for tests, report reveals

Pathology services in the UK are struggling to cope with the increasing number of patient samples that need to be tested, according to a Cancer Research UK report published today (Wednesday).

23 Nov 2016

Teledyne DALSA to showcase Xineos family of advanced CMOS X-Ray detectors at RSNA 2016

Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company and global leader in digital X-Ray image sensing technology, will display its Xineos family of CMOS dynamic flat X-Ray detectors at the RSNA 2016 Technical Exhibition, November 27 to December 2, at McCormick Place in Chicago.

23 Nov 2016

FUJIFILM to introduce next generation Dynamic Visualization II Image Processing at RSNA 2016

FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of diagnostic imaging products and medical informatics solutions, will present the next generation of its cutting edge image processing technology, Dynamic Visualization II at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, from November 27 - December 2, 2016 at McCormick Center in Chicago, Illinois.

23 Nov 2016

FUJIFILM to display evolving Enterprise Imaging portfolio of Synapse integrated solutions at RSNA 2016

FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of diagnostic imaging products and medical informatics solutions, will showcase its evolving Enterprise Imaging portfolio of Synapse integrated solutions and spotlight enhanced features and next generation upgrades at the Radiological Society of North America 2016 conference and exhibition held November 27 - December 2, 2016 at McCormick Center in Chicago, Illinois.

22 Nov 2016

New combinatination therapy shows promise in treating patients with traumatic brain injury

A combination of the stimulant drug methylphenidate with a process known as cognitive-behavioral rehabilitation is a promising option to help people who suffer from persistent cognitive problems following traumatic brain injury, researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine have reported.

22 Nov 2016

TMDU researchers identify novel type of cell death in Huntington's disease

In Huntington's disease (HD), the huntingtin gene is mutated, causing progressive neuronal death.

22 Nov 2016

High-pressure and low-vibration clean air compressor developed by Vert Rotors

A tiny air compressor that was first developed for space travel has been adapted for medical laboratories and operating theatres by Edinburgh-based manufacturer Vert Rotors.

22 Nov 2016

Noninvasive biomedical imaging technology uses light to map the brain

Scientific progress has provided a solid understanding of the anatomy of the brain. However, there is still no reliable way to examine neuron to neuron communication, as it happens--a key to understanding the correlation between brain structure and brain function.

22 Nov 2016

Titin gene mutations affect heart function in healthy individuals, study finds

A multinational study by researchers from the UK, Singapore and Germany has discovered that gene mutations in a protein called titin affect heart function in healthy individuals.

22 Nov 2016

Imaging News and Research

Study finds abnormally low blood flow in the brain of marijuana users

Dilon and GE receive FDA approval for Discovery NM750b breast imaging system

Study shows power of haptic interfaces, web computing to create shareable scientific environment in crystallography

Mesolens microscope uses Prior Scientific's precision stages and focusing systems for 3D imaging of biomedical specimens

RSNA 2016: Philips launches next-generation radiation dose management software platform for healthcare providers

Research shows how machine-learning models can interpret echocardiographic images and enable HCM diagnosis

New study finds substantial decline in new enteral access procedures

Stuttering linked to changes in speech and language-based brain circuits

Elsevier to showcase STATdx diagnostic decision support system and imaging textbooks at RSNA 2016

New report examines how public perceives role and responsibility of radiologists

New imaging tool helps study toxicity of proteins linked to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases

UK’s pathology services struggling to cope with rising demand for tests, report reveals

Teledyne DALSA to showcase Xineos family of advanced CMOS X-Ray detectors at RSNA 2016

FUJIFILM to introduce next generation Dynamic Visualization II Image Processing at RSNA 2016

FUJIFILM to display evolving Enterprise Imaging portfolio of Synapse integrated solutions at RSNA 2016

New combinatination therapy shows promise in treating patients with traumatic brain injury

TMDU researchers identify novel type of cell death in Huntington's disease

High-pressure and low-vibration clean air compressor developed by Vert Rotors

Noninvasive biomedical imaging technology uses light to map the brain

Titin gene mutations affect heart function in healthy individuals, study finds

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