Contrast agents are a contrast medium, usually a barium or iodine dye that make the interior body parts more visible on an x-ray In diagnostic imaging it’s very important to use a contrast agent. Contrast agents are, by definition, “Also called a contrast medium, this is usually … Read more
Preparation may include abstaining from fluids, some foods, or taking some sort of enhancing image agent Anytime a patient has to worry about preparing for a diagnostic imaging procedure of any sort there is a great deal of concern with getting everything done right. Urology imaging is … Read more
According to spec the Mammomat Inspiration Prime reduces the radiation by close to 30% Breast cancer is a chief concern in the world of diagnostic imaging. Mammography, biopsy, and many other exams are done in order to help keep breast cancer from becoming impossible to handle. … Read more
Philips continues to make its claims as one of the main players radiology equipment on a worldwide scale As the imaging market continues to grow even in this turbulent economic climate, Philips continues to make its claims as one of the main players on a … Read more
3D breast biopsy has been launched as Hologic C-View synthesized 2D mammography images for a breast tomosynthesis system As the economy becomes more unpredictable day by day, all markets suffer, including the emerging juggernaut known as the diagnostic imaging market. Even though diagnostic imaging and medical technologies as … Read more
Unfortunately healthcare is not immune to bacteria, but don’t worry because it’s got a solution When you hear the word bacteria the last thing you want to do is equate it anything regarding healthcare. When you think of the healthcare environment you think of a … Read more
Several studies show that procedures such as the CT scan can present a risk of developing future cancer, especially in kids With diagnostic imaging procedures there is a small risk of developing cancer due to the exposure to radiation. Over the last several years studies have been conducted that … Read more
Evidence that costs are varying greatly by region and hospital for the same things, pharmaceuticals are a big problem as well When it comes to rising costs in healthcare people will often times point more to procedures such as surgeries, diagnostic imaging, and minimally invasive bedside … Read more
In 2011 Samsung announced an ambitious plan to drop over 1.1 billion dollars in the medical equipment field When you think of the leading providers of diagnostic imaging technology, who is that you think of first? Is it GE? Is it Phillips? Either way it’s … Read more
Patient’s feelings can range from feeling claustrophobic to feeling incredibly sad, and yet, anger is still the most difficult one Anger is not the best emotion to feel, especially when going through a diagnostic imaging procedure. A patient’s feelings can range from feeling claustrophobic to feeling incredibly … Read more
A few years after the Ipad came out and the tablet PC became the absolute must have for everyone When tablet PCs first came out, they were something special in the market, the ultimate new toy to have. A few years after the Ipad came … Read more
Brazil is on of the BRIC countries and when it comes to diagnostic imaging, the BRIC countries are the ideal target As time goes by countries change some for the better and some for the worst. Government structures change and with that so too does … Read more