RaySearch secures 1.9M euro Swiss contract
June 21, 2021 -- Radiation therapy software developer RaySearch Laboratories has secured a $2.2 million (1.85 million euro) contract with Vaudois University Hospital Center in Lausanne, Switzerland, for its RayStation, RayCare, and RayIntelligence systems. Read More
For brain MRI, a reduced dose of gadobutrol shows promise
June 21, 2021 -- A 25% reduced dose of gadobutrol for contrast-enhanced brain MRI is "noninferior" to a standard dose of gadoterate, according to a study published on 17 June in the American Journal of Roentgenology. Read More
U.K. gives AI research funds to Zebra Medical
June 18, 2021 -- Artificial intelligence (AI) software developer Zebra Medical Vision has announced it will receive funding from the U.K. National Health Service to support further development of AI-enabled programs for osteoporosis prevention. Read More
Senior radiologist Dr. Sanjay Kumar Barman India dies of COVID-19
June 18, 2021 -- Indian radiologist Dr. Sanjay Kumar Barman died on 15 June at the age of 70 due to complications associated with COVID-19, according to media reports. Read More
New PET tracer effective for imaging early Alzheimer's disease
June 17, 2021 -- Australian researchers found F-18 MK-6240 is a promising new PET tracer for detecting early pathology associated with Alzheimer's disease, according to research presented on 14 June at the annual meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging. Read More
iCAD receives CE Mark for ProFound AI for DBT 3.0
June 15, 2021 -- Computer-aided detection (CAD) software developer iCAD has received the CE Mark for version 3.0 of its ProFound AI for digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) software. Read More
Kheiron brings Mia to Australia, New Zealand
June 15, 2021 -- Artificial intelligence software developer Kheiron Medical Technologies has received clearance for its Mia mammography breast cancer screening software in Australia and New Zealand. Read More
Spanish group unveils primer for post-COVID-19 vaccine thrombosis
June 14, 2021 -- Along with the Federation of Spanish Scientific Medical Associations and a number of other medical organizations, the Spanish Society of Medical Radiology has released a guidance document for clinicians about the diagnosis and treatment of thrombosis after COVID-19 vaccination. Read More
Nico.Lab releases new version of StrokeViewer
June 14, 2021 -- Amsterdam-based Nico.Lab has launched an update of its clinical decision-support tool, StrokeViewer. Read More
VinBrain highlights TB screening role for AI in Vietnam
June 14, 2021 -- Artificial intelligence (AI) software developer VinBrain is highlighting the potential of its AI software to aid in screening for tuberculosis (TB) on chest x-rays in Vietnam. Read More