Screening

Diagnostic screening programs help catch cancer, abnormalities or other diseases before they reach an advanced stage, saving lives and healthcare costs. Screening programs include, lung, breast, prostate, and cervical cancer, among many others.

Large UK healthcare group mobilizes against osteoporosis with Sectra OneScreen

Spire Roding Hospital, part of the private healthcare group Spire, now offers the opportunity of a health control with osteoporosis detection. The assessment of bone health is made possible by Sectra’s patented online service, Sectra OneScreen.

August 20, 2013

Given Imaging Receives FDA Clearance for Next Generation PillCam SB 3

Given Imaging Ltd, (NASDAQ: GIVN), a world leader in GI medical devices and the pioneer of capsule endoscopy, today announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for the next generation PillCam, SB 3, to detect and monitor small bowel abnormalities associated with Crohn's disease, obscure gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding and iron deficiency anemia.

August 14, 2013

Volumetric Breast Density Software Improves the Accuracy in Calculation of Patient-Specific Mean Glandular Dose (MGD) in Breast Screening

The role of volumetric breast density assessment software to more accurately estimate the radiation dose received during breast screening was the focus of two landmark research papers presentation at the 55th American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) Annual Meeting, August 4-8, 2013 in Indianapolis.

August 13, 2013

FUJIFILM and the National Breast Cancer Foundation Celebrate Installation of New State-of-the-Art Mammography Unit at The Rose

The Rose, a Houston-based, non-profit breast health organization providing screening and diagnostic services to women, will celebrate the installation of a new, state-of-the-art mammography unit donated by FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. and the National Breast Cancer Foundation on August 7, 2013.

August 12, 2013

Mobile imaging center supports riders on cycling’s biggest stage

In the Tour de France, every minute matters. For riders who sustain what could be a serious injury, the only way to be evaluated and cleared to continue riding would be to travel off-site to a hospital.

July 25, 2013

Governor Pat McCrory affirms North Carolina as the 12th state to Mandate Density Reporting

North Carolina joins 11 other states to become the 12th state to standardize dense breast tissue reporting to women across the state.

July 24, 2013

GE Healthcare Announces CE Marking for Its Breast Tomosynthesis Solution, SenoClaire

GE Healthcare hailed a new era for breast imaging today as it announced CE marking for SenoClaire*, GE's new generation of breast tomosynthesis solution designed with a three-dimensional imaging technology.

July 18, 2013

Novarad Adds International Installations to PACS Portfolio

Novarad has once again expanded its international reach, completing installations at Hospital Regional de Carolina – UPR in Puerto Rico and in the Philippines Butuan Doctors Hospital and Sorsogon Medical Mission Group and Health Services Cooperative.

July 17, 2013

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Automated AI-generated measurements combined with annotated CT images can improve treatment planning and help referring physicians and patients better understand their disease, explained Sarah Jane Rinehart, MD, director of cardiac imaging with Charleston Area Medical Center.

Two advanced algorithms—one for CAC scores and another for segmenting cardiac chamber volumes—outperformed radiologists when assessing low-dose chest CT scans. 

"Gen AI can help tackle repetitive tasks and provide insights into massive datasets, saving valuable time," Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said Tuesday. 

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