Erik L. Ridley[email protected]Clinical NewsShear-wave elastography assists in thyroid cancerShear-wave ultrasound elastography can reliably predict thyroid cancer and serve as a useful adjunctive tool to grayscale ultrasound, according to a report published online by the European Journal of Radiology.December 21, 2014Industry NewsPhilips targets image-guided therapy with 1.2B bid for VolcanoContinuing an aggressive expansion of its image-guided therapy and interventional radiology business, Philips Healthcare has inked a deal to pay $1.2 billion (0.973 billion euros) to acquire Volcano, a developer of intravascular ultrasound and fractional flow reserve technology.December 16, 2014Medical, Legal, and PracticeInnovation, patient-focused care can drive radiologyCHICAGO - Combining radiology's historical strength in research and discovery with a new focus on patient care will position RSNA and radiology for the next 100 years of service to the world, RSNA President Dr. N. Reed Dunnick told attendees at the opening session of the society's 100th annual meeting.November 30, 2014Imaging InformaticsAuntMinnieEurope.com Healthcare Informatics InsiderNovember 24, 2014Organized Radiology IssuesMobile App Spotlight: Imaging Single Best AnswerCandidates now have a new tool to help prepare for the U.K. Royal College of Radiologists' Final FRCR (Part A) Exam. The British Institute of Radiology recently released Imaging Single Best Answer, a mobile app that provides 75 questions and answers for each of the six exam modules.November 24, 2014Clinical NewsGermans shed light on image transfers in trauma casesResearchers from Muenster, Germany, have shown that a centralized DICOM exchange system is feasible, but they also found software must be operated intuitively and should not be restricted to a closed circle of users. Also, temporary accounts are vital to boost user acceptance.October 28, 2014Imaging InformaticsAuntMinnieEurope.com Healthcare Informatics InsiderOctober 6, 2014Clinical NewsGrid computing smooths teleradiology in TurkeyTurkish researchers have created a framework that utilizes grid computing technology to make teleradiology easier between institutions, regardless of the type of PACS, RIS, or hospital information system used at each location.October 6, 2014Clinical NewsPhilips plans split into 2 companiesPhilips Healthcare parent Royal Philips plans to combine its healthcare and consumer lifestyle activities into a new company called HealthTech. As part of the strategic reorganization, Royal Philips' lighting business will also become its own company.September 22, 2014Enterprise ImagingAuntMinnieEurope.com PACS InsiderSeptember 16, 2014Previous PagePage 37 of 58Next PageTop StoriesMolecular ImagingPET/CT scans show lung damage in stone workersSpanish researchers have reported that PET/CT can reveal the metabolic activity occurring in the lungs of engineered stone workers with silicosis.Digital X-RayMobile app proves value in radiation protection trainingDigital X-RayOpportunistic use of chest x-rays can help screen for osteoporosisDigital X-RayAI predicts coronary artery calcium scores from chest x-raysArtificial IntelligenceWho will get rich out of radiology AI?