tomography in Medical News

Study estimates radiation dose, cancer risk from coronary artery calcium screening

... buildup of calcium in the arteries using computed tomography scans would lead to an estimated 42 additional ... with coronary artery disease. "Computed tomography (CT) has been proposed as a tool for routine ... of coronary artery calcium scanning with computed tomography in asymptomatic individuals remains an elusive ...

Coronary Calcium Scans Can Raise Cancer Risks

... Andrew J. Einstein, director of cardiac computed tomography research at Columbia University, and a member of ... Epstein took part looked at a form of computed tomography that scans for calcium deposits in heart ... clinical medicine, and director, cardiac computed tomography research, Columbia University, New York City; ...

X-rays for early Alzheimer's disease detection

... brain region imaged with DEI in computed tomography mode. Scientists have long known that Alzheimer's ... And conventional techniques such as computed tomography (CT) poorly distinguish between the plaques and ... in a high-resolution mode called micro-computed tomography to visualize individual plaques in a mouse-brain ...

Self-Referral of Medical Imaging Exams a Primary Factor in Six-Fold Increase to Americans' Radiation Exposure From Scans Since 1980

... Imaging (SBI), and the Society of Computed Body tomography and Magnetic Resonance (SCBT-MR) urge Americans, ... should be taken," said Society of Computed Body tomography and Magnetic Resonance President Sanjay Saini, ... means. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and positron ...

Medicsight PLC Presents New Data at RSNA 2008 Further Supporting Relevance of Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) and Image Analysis Software in Early Colon Cancer Screening and Diagnosis

... highlights suspicious areas on computerized tomography scans of the colon, helping radiologists to ... August 2008 from the National U.S. Computerized tomography (CT) Colonography Trial (ACRIN study 6664). The ... highlights suspicious areas on computerized tomography (CT) scans of the colon and lung, helping ...

Cancer research highlights

... Now a new procedure, dedicated breast computed tomography (CT), promises to take the pain out of breast ... Now a new procedure, dedicated breast computed tomography (CT), promises to take the pain out of breast ... researchers have incorporated a positron emission tomography (PET) scanner. The PET scanner tracks the ...

Cancer Centers of North Carolina Receives Prestigious Accreditation

... radiology services, including Computed tomography (CT) and Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy ... and/or hormone therapy. Computed tomography (CT) scanning is the use of radiation to ... biologic and targeted therapies, Computed tomography (CT), Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy ...

USC researchers find benefit for lymphoma patients in combined PET-CT scanning

... Angeles, March 12 --Combined positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography (CT) imaging of lymphoma patients is a more ... Researchers from the USC Positron Emission tomography Center evaluated five men and five women--ranging ...

New computed tomography system marketed

... a new image reconstruction system for computed tomography that produces greater image quality at a lower ... market leader in industrial X-ray and computed tomography solutions for non-destructive material testing. ... has the potential to broaden the use of computer tomography for industrial X-ray testing and to make it a ...

CT angiography highly accurate, multicenter trials show

... CHICAGO Computed tomography (CT) angiography is as accurate as an invasive ... Evaluation Using 64-Row Multidetector Computed tomography Angiography (CORE-64) Trial, researchers at nine ... Hospital and director of the Cardiac Computed tomography Laboratory and Cornell University Medical Center. ...

PET can help guide treatment decisions for a common pediatric cancer

... issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine shows that positron emission tomography (PET) is an important tool for depicting the extent of neuroblastoma in ... were reviewed. PET was used in conjunction with localization computerized tomography (CT) scans, and MIBG planar and SPECT imaging were combined. The study ...

High Calcium Level in Arteries May Signal Serious Heart Attack Risk

... heart attack or heart failure. Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) myocardial perfusion imaging is a nuclear medicine diagnostic ...   Combining calcium scoring with single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) can help to identify patients with CAD who are at highest risk. ...

Volcano Achieves Major Milestone in Japan Direct Sales Initiative With Signing of Termination Agreement With Goodman

... products in our pipeline, such as image-guided therapy, Optical Coherence tomography (OCT), Forward-Looking IVUS and Impact micro-catheters. By going direct, ... wires and is developing a line of ultra-high resolution Optical Coherence tomography (OCT) and Forward-Looking IVUS systems and catheters. Currently, more than ...

Medicsight Launches ColonCAD(TM) Online CTC Platform

... software. MedicRead(TM) 3.0 Colon allows radiologists to read computer tomography (CT) scans for the detection of colonic polyps, which may be the ... The CAD software automatically highlights suspicious areas on computerized tomography (CT) scans of the colon and lung, helping radiologists to identify, ...

Top-Performing Medical Equipment Companies Announced

... Top-ranked companies in seven key market categories - including computed tomography (CT), digital mammography, smart pumps and ultrasound - have earned the ... (CR) - Multi-Plate Konica Minolta Xpress Dual Bay Computed tomography (CT) - 64-slice+ Toshiba Aquilion 64 Digital X-ray Shimadzu ...

Ultrasound more cost efficient than other medical imaging choices

... the use of ultrasound to magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, computed tomography (CT), contrast angiography (CA), and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). In addition to evaluating the accuracy and cost effectiveness ...

Volcano Announces OCT Activities at EuroPCR 2009

... technology leadership position in the emerging field of Optical Coherence tomography (OCT) at the EuroPCR conference in Barcelona, Spain. Volcano's wholly ... wires and is developing a line of ultra-high resolution Optical Coherence tomography (OCT) and Forward Looking IVUS systems and catheters. Currently, more than ...

LightLab Imaging Introduces World's Highest Resolution OCT System for Intracoronary Imaging at EuroPCR 2009

... Inc., the pioneer and leader in the development of Optical Coherence tomography (OCT) for vascular and other applications, today announced the launch of ... Inc. is the pioneer and leader in the development of Optical Coherence tomography (OCT) for vascular and other applications. With a proprietary platform and ...

VisEn Medical Launches Expanded FMT 2500(TM) Imaging Platforms at AACR Meeting

... through medicine, announced that users of its FMT 2500 Quantitative tomography Platform will soon be able to access four channels of quantitative ... The FMT 2500 is based upon VisEn's proprietary Fluorescence Molecular tomography (FMT) technology platform which enables researchers to rapidly and easily ...

Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Zecotek Photonic's Medical Imaging Achievement, Development of Next-Generation Scintillation Crystals and Photo Detector Technology

... /PRNewswire/ -- Based on its recent analysis of the U.S. positron emission tomography (PET) and PET/computed tomography (CT) markets market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Zecotek Photonics, ...

IADR and GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare announce winners of 2009 Innovation in Oral Care Awards

... of Washington School of Dentistry, Seattle, USA, for "Optical Coherence tomography for Non-invasive Diagnosis of Periodontal Disorders." This proposal plans to develop miniature, high-resolution Optical Coherence tomography (OCT) imaging needle devices to explore the validity of this ...

The Coalition for Ethical Imaging Announces Support for Diagnostic Imaging Bills Introduced in Texas Legislature

... is focusing its efforts on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and positron emission tomography (PET). The bills would achieve the following: ...

L.A.'s Newest Advanced Imaging Center Houses New GE 64-Slice PET/CT and 3T MRI in Spa-Inspired Environment

... PET/64-slice CT combines two powerful technologies -- volume computed tomography (VCT) and positron emission tomography (PET). The 64-slice CT scanner uses X-rays to take credit-card-thin ...

NCRP Report No. 160 on increased average radiation exposure of the US population

... amount of radiation from medical imaging procedures, including computed tomography (CT) and cardiac nuclear medicine examinations. The report does not, ... cardiac catheterization studies, and nuclear medicine positron emission tomography (PET) exams, has revolutionized medicine in the last few decades. For ...

World's First Portable, Battery-Operated, Equine-Dedicated CT Solution Installed at Penn Vet's New Bolton Center

... of Ohio, the leading worldwide supplier of innovative veterinary computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems, recently unveiled EQUUS ... (UMS) of Ohio is the leading innovative supplier of veterinary computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) imaging systems worldwide. ...

Radiation From CT Scans Not Always the Same

... -- Exposure to radiation varies widely among people who undergo computed tomography (CT) scans, a new study has found. The study, published in the Feb. 4 ... Lung, and Blood Institute has more information on cardiac computed tomography . SOURCES: Thomas C. Gerber, M.D., Ph.D., ...

PET/CT may improve prognosis for patients with inflammatory breast cancer

... the largest study to date to evaluate fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography combined with computed tomography (FDG-PET/CT) in the initial staging of inflammatory breast cancer (IBC), ...

Video: Medical Imaging Equipment OEMs Can Achieve Faster, More Accurate Results with TI's Portfolio of Embedded Processors and Analog Products

... target several medical imaging applications including ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), digital x-ray, optical ...

Open cancer surgery set to become a thing of the past

... 'tumour seekers', show up well with techniques such as Positron Emission tomography (PET) and Single Photon Emission Computed tomography (SPECT). Such techniques mean that tumours can be discovered earlier more ...

Many colorectal cancer survivors do not receive recommended follow-up care

... services, others may undergo other procedures, such as computerized tomography (CT) and positron emission tomography (PET) scans, which are generally not recommended. Therefore, some patients ...

PET scans lead to treatment changes in majority of colorectal cancer patients

... study to date examining the impact of positron emission tomography (PET) in changing disease management of individuals with suspected ... were compared with findings from conventional imaging (such as computed tomography or CT), and participants were followed for 12 months. "Designed with an ...

Volcano Presentation at Canaccord Adams Conference to be Webcast

... ultrasound (IVUS), functional measurement (FM) and Optical Coherence tomography (OCT) products designed to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of coronary ... wires and is developing a line of ultra-high resolution Optical Coherence tomography (OCT) systems and catheters. Currently, more than 3,500 Volcano IVUS and ...

New possibilities for breast cancer treatment on the horizon

... patient scans from a custom-built scanner combining positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography (CT) technologies indicate that these scans could significantly improve ...

PET/CT scan could be valuable noninvasive tool for determining stages of ovarian cancer

... NEW ORLEANS, La.Combined positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography (CT) scanning of patients in the early stages of ovarian cancer can enable ...

IMTEC Introduces the SPRITE CT System

... Full featured Computed tomography for $100,000 LOS ALAMOS, N.M., June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- IMTEC Corporation ... implants. IMTEC's ILUMA system is a leader in Cone Beam Computed tomography for dentistry and medicine. With this technology and IMTEC's ...

New method effective in detecting dangerous coronary plaque

... -- voxel analysis used in conjunction with MDCTA (multi-detector computed tomography angiography) was shown to be equally as effective as catheter coronary ... to evaluate a new method of plaque assessment using multidetector computed tomography angiography (MDCTA). Unlike coronary angiography, in which a catheter is ...

IMTEC Introduces New Vision Software

... of Industrial scanning systems and the ILUMA(TM), a Cone Beam Computed tomography scanner for the dental and medical communities. About IMTEC Corporation ... implants. IMTEC's ILUMA system is a leader in Cone Beam Computed tomography for dentistry and medicine. With this technology and IMTEC's ...

Increased screening may better predict those at higher risk for heart disease, researchers report

... UT Southwestern-led Dallas Heart Study to determine whether using computed tomography (CT) to scan patients hearts for calcium deposits and blockages could ... goals to lower levels. Coronary calcium scans use computerized tomography (CT) to scan the heart and look for calcium deposits and blockages. The ...

Volcano Corporation Presentation at JMP Conference to be Webcast

... ultrasound (IVUS), functional measurement (FM) and Optical Coherence tomography (OCT) products designed to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of coronary ... wires and is developing a line of ultra-high resolution Optical Coherence tomography (OCT) systems and catheters. Currently, more than 3,300 Volcano IVUS and ...

Bone drug could help prevent the spread of breast cancer

... none of the patients had evidence of metastatic disease on computed tomography (CT) and/or positron emission tomography (PET) scans. But bone marrow samples showed that about 40 percent of the ...