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Future predictions for PACS
by Carol Ko 01/18/2014Will newer PACS bring radiology out of the dark?
Why prostate isn't the end-all be-all for proton therapy
by Carol Ko 12/18/2013Q&A with Dr. James Cox.
Could fancy meals shore up hospital margins?
by Carol Ko 12/17/2013ACA motivates hospitals to step up their menus.
Special report: Reprocessing in an era of health care reform
by Carol Ko 12/16/2013Will reprocessing remain efficient in the future?
CMS formula tweak eases most severe MR/CT reimbursement cuts
by Carol Ko 12/09/2013But big imaging cuts still in the works.
RSNA 2013: Common cancer treatment key to HIV cure?
by Carol Ko 12/04/2013Nuclear medicine therapy could kill HIV-infected cells.
RSNA 2013: A better, safer alternative to mammography?
by Carol Ko 12/04/2013Tomosynthesis may reduce recall rates and increase cancer detection.
RSNA 2013: Q&A with Konica Minolta Medical Imaging's first American president
by Carol Ko 12/04/2013David Widmann divulges the new, different, and scary.
RSNA 2013: Konica Minolta releases first-ever ultrasound
by Carol Ko 12/04/2013Company reveals strategy to focus on primary imaging.
RSNA 2013: Samsung's next move in health care?
by Carol Ko 12/03/2013Executive vice president shares his thoughts.
Risk factors for Alzheimer's may start in infancy
by Carol Ko 11/27/2013MRI reveals babies may already show risk factors.
MITA announces support of Medical Device Single Audit Program
by Carol Ko 11/26/2013Could cut regulatory headaches for device manufacturers.
RSNA 2013: Siemens debuts new system architecture for ultrasound
by Carol Ko 11/25/2013May enhance ultrasound image quality.
At your cervix: the first successful ovarian surgery
by Carol Ko 11/21/2013This month in medical history: December, 1809.
Print your own dinosaur bones
by Carol Ko 11/20/2013CT/3-D printing technology could transform science.
FDA approves new brain stimulator for epilepsy
by Carol Ko 11/19/2013Treatment may provide relief for patients.
Chinese imaging market set to grow 50 percent, report
by Carol Ko 11/18/2013Will the Chinese X-ray market make up a quarter of the world's by 2017?
Special report: Linking the health care supply chain
by Carol Ko 11/15/2013UPS, DHL and FedEx want to play in health care, too - is there room?
Special report: Rural health at a crossroads
by Carol Ko 11/13/2013Looming budget cuts could affect over 800 small hospitals nationwide.
Imaging techniques take us closer to predicting heart attacks
by Carol Ko 11/11/2013Which one will win out in the end?
Online portals could help educate patients on medical images
by Carol Ko 11/06/2013Scans may one day be shared online with patients.
Rocky health site rollout isn't enough to deter enrollees — yet
by Carol Ko 11/05/2013Survey finds 1 in 5 health exchange visitors enrolled.
What to expect at RSNA 2013
by Carol Ko 11/04/2013Find out what you need to know before you go.
Virtual holography comes to medicine
by Carol Ko 10/30/2013Will 3-D holographic body scans be the norm someday?
Yes, Cheney's pacemaker cyber attack fears were credible
by Carol Ko 10/23/2013Cybersecurity challenges require a group effort.
Could optical metabolic imaging be more accurate than FDG-PET?
by Carol Ko 10/15/2013New laser imaging technology identifies different types of cancer.
St. Jude acquires world's only leadless pacemaker
by Carol Ko 10/15/2013Buyout deal may add up to $188.5 million.
4 tips to keep your medical chillers running
by Carol Ko 10/15/2013Professionals offer advice.
Underserved markets and higher field scanners key to MRI growth
by Carol Ko 10/09/2013Cheaper imaging alternatives continue to be an obstacle to growth.
PET scans may predict aggressive lung cancer
by Carol Ko 10/08/2013Could PET scans provide better treatment for lung cancer patients?
Remote monitoring keeps magnets cool during hurricanes
by Carol Ko 10/07/2013Technology helped save 250 magnets during storm.
Supreme Court consults Obama on Medtronic lawsuit
by Carol Ko 10/07/2013Should manufacturers of faulty medical devices be legally liable?
Radiologists spend only 36.4% of their time reading images, study
by Carol Ko 10/04/2013Are on-site hospital radiologists misunderstood?
UDIs will be costly, challenging to implement
by Carol Ko 10/02/2013Expert weighs in on UDI final rule.
Special report: Chillers keep hospitals in the green
by Carol Ko 10/02/2013New technologies help hospitals save big.
New imaging test could diagnose MS
by Carol Ko 10/02/2013PET can quantify myelin damage using a new biotracer.
RSTI announces purchase of imaging education center
by Carol Ko 10/01/2013The institute has also launched a new used equipment website.
Special report: Stop equipment theft dead in its tracks
by Carol Ko 10/01/2013More can walk out the door than just staff and patients.
Approval tool cut imaging overuse by 39 percent, study
by Carol Ko 09/25/2013MRI tops the list of overused imaging tests.
Radiology apps fall under FDA's final rule
by Carol Ko 09/24/2013FDA lays out final guidelines for mobile health apps.
FDA issues final rule on UDI for medical device companies
by Carol Ko 09/20/2013Some requirements amended.
Don't get unraveled by damaged coils
by Carol Ko 09/20/2013More bang for your buck: MRI coils.
Will big data rescue or ruin diagnostic imaging?
by Carol Ko 09/18/2013Radiology must provide personalized care to stay relevant, expert says.
Special report: An eye on MRI safety
by Carol Ko 09/09/2013Everyone agrees on the need for MRI safety standards, but who's going to enforce them?
MRI company pays $3.57 million for false claims
by Carol Ko 09/09/2013Government busts imaging firm for kickbacks.
Helium crisis averted?
by Carol Ko 09/09/2013Rising prices may still be a sticking point.
The mother of dose safety
by Carol Ko 09/09/2013This month in medical history, October 11, 1982.
Siemens' latest SPECT/CT receives FDA nod
by Carol Ko 09/05/2013Siemens' Symbia Intevo aims to SPECT/CT.
Dose awareness isn't just for CT
by Carol Ko 09/04/2013Nuclear medicine aims to optimize dose, too.
Special report: Researchers forging new paths for MR coils
by Carol Ko 09/03/2013What does future innovation hold?