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chris cox
Promising new PET/MRI technology improves diagnostic confidence
A new form of imaging – PET combined with MRI – shows promise for several types of cancer, according to researchers from University Hospitals (UH) Case Medical Center, Ohio. As detailed in an article published in September 2013, this novel hybrid imaging modality can enhance the diagnosis, staging and treatment planning of these conditions.
Digital addition: the digitisation of medical imaging
New legislation in the US is enabling physicians to use technology that puts patients at the centre of their own healthcare. Elliott Aykroyd examines the digitisation of medical imaging with Dr Keith Dreyer, chair of the American College of Radiology IT and Informatics Committee, and Dr David Mendelson, professor of radiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.
Most powerful MRI scanner in the world nears completion
The world’s most powerful MRI scanner is edging closer to completion, according to a report from IEEE Spectrum. Due for delivery in September 2014, the scanner will be strong enough to lift 60t and will offer unprecedented images of the human brain.
Global medical imaging market continues to grow
The global medical imaging device market is expected to exceed $49 billion by 2020, according to a recent report. Currently standing at an estimated $30.2 billion, it is on course to maintain a compound annual growth rate of 7%.
Growth in Chinese ultrasound market
China’s ultrasound market is predicted to surge more than 60% within the next five years, according to a market report released in September 2013. Equipment revenue is forecast to reach $1.5 billion by 2017, compared with $908.8 million in 2012, with 2013 marking the year that the industry crosses the billion-dollar threshold. Rapid growth is expected across the duration of the time period, and possibly beyond.
Smartphone microscope launched
A simple smartphone device could help physicians determine the effectiveness of treatments, according to a recent study in the journal ACS Nano. The device converts the phone into a powerful mini-microscope, allowing physicians to detect individual viruses for the first time.
New way to cut radiation exposure in children who require repeat CT scans
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center in Baltimore have found a way to minimise radiation exposure in children who require repeat CT scans, it was announced in October 2013. According to a report in the Journal of Neurosurgery, this reduction was achieved without compromising diagnostic accuracy or affecting treatment decisions.
Leading lights: Medical Imaging Technology Awards 2013
Welcome to the inaugural Medical Imaging Technology Awards. Here, we announce the winners across various categories that illustrate medical imaging trends, innovations and priorities. As our winners demonstrate, today’s medical imaging devices fuse breakthrough technologies with ease of use, benefitting patients and imaging professionals alike.
US rollout for Durafiber Ag
Smith & Nephew has announced that its Durafiber Ag dressing will soon be available in the US.
ZOLL to exhibit advanced resuscitation devices at ENA
ZOLL Medical Corporation’s portfolio of advanced resuscitation and data management solutions and temperature management systems will be on display at the 2013 Emergency Nurses Association Annual Conference.