MRI: MR-Conditional Pacemaker System Approved in Japan

With the use of new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-conditional pacing technology, pacemaker patients will have access to full body scanners, without positioning restriction in the MRI scanner.

Radiography: A new agent has been developed to treat radiation exposure.

A new agent that is similar to a naturally occurring molecule found in blueberries and coffee has been developed to treat radiation exposure.

Nuclear Medicine: PET Radiopharmaceutical Receives European Endorsement for Imaging of β-Amyloid Density

A European health agency has recommended marketing authorization for Amyvid (florbetapir 18F) as a diagnostic imaging agent in patients who are being evaluated for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other causes of cognitive decline.

Radiography: 3D CT Breast Cancer Scanning Technology

Newly developed technology provides three-dimensional (3D) X-ray imaging of the breast with a radiation dose that is lower than the current 2D X-ray imaging used in clinics.

MRI: MRI Proves Effective Guiding Heart Catheter Procedures

Heart catheter procedures guided by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are as safe as X-ray-guided procedures and do not take any longer, according to a pilot study.

Men's Health: Task Force Recommends Against Hormone Replacement Therapy for Postmenopausal Women

The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends against the use of estrogen and progestin for the prevention of chronic medical conditions in postmenopausal women

Imaging IT: New DICOM Guard Technology for high patient Data safety

A new Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) application features proprietary data tagging technology, which allows healthcare enterprises to have complete control over security of their patient data.