Medical Imaging

Physicians utilize medical imaging to see inside the body to diagnose and treat patients. This includes computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, angiography,  and the nuclear imaging modalities of PET and SPECT. 

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DICOM Grid secures $7.5M for imaging management

Healthcare IT company DICOM Grid has received $7.5 million in funding from a syndicate led by healthcare investor Canaan Partners with participation from healthcare venture capital firm CHL Medical Partners and private investors for market expansion and the development of medical imaging management technology.

RPS Imaging to distribute NovaRad products to Midwest

Healthcare IT provider NovaRad has named radiology sales and service provider RPS Imaging as its newest distributor of RIS, PACS, cardiology, mammography and orthopedic offerings.

Calgary Scientific, Sprint partner for mobile imaging

Calgary Scientific, an advanced visualization company, and Sprint, will offer ResolutionMD Mobile, powered by Calgary Scientifics PureWeb technology, to provide physicians with advanced visualization of medical images directly on their HTC EVO ?4G mobile phones.

Imix upgrades multi-site Canadian imaging center

Montreal-based healthcare service Medisys Health Group has selected Imix Americas to upgrade three of its 18 imaging centers to the Imix PanoRad DR system.

RadNet re-writes imaging business model

Outpatient diagnostic imaging center provider RadNet has created a new business model with the acquisition of PACS provider eRad. RadNet CEO Howard Berger, MD, discussed the rationale for the companys entry into the radiology software business and hinted at future directions during a Sept. 14 shareholder update.

Medical Imaging Northwest to interpret for Washington clinic

Radiology services provider Medical Imaging Northwest has been selected by Edmonds Family Medicine Clinic, a member of Puget Sound Family Physicians, based in Edmonds, Wash., for its interpretation services.

Feature: Tort reform may curb non-indicated imaging

Physicians in states with medical liability tort reform laws ordered fewer imaging studies for emergency patients with mild-moderate head trauma, according to a study published July 13 in the online edition of the American Journal of Emergency Medicine.

N.Y. cautions patients on pediatric CT imaging

The N.Y. State Department of Health is issuing informational pamphlets and child medical imaging cards as part of a campaign to raise awareness about radiation safety issues associated with CT imaging of children. The materials are being provided to 16,000 pediatricians and physicians statewide, who will distribute them to patients and parents.

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