News tagged with image quality


Wireless ultrasound transducers help physicians

Siemens has presented the world's first ultrasound system with wireless transducers. The system's transducers, which can be easily operated with one hand, transmit ultrasound images via radio waves to the ...

Other created May 20, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Protein-rich breakfasts prevent unhealthy snacking in the evening

Breakfast might be the most important meal of the day, but up to 60 percent of American young people consistently skip it. Now, Heather Leidy, an assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition and Exercise ...

Health created Mar 26, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 2

Lowering CT tube voltage for colonography beneficial

(HealthDay)—In patients undergoing computed tomography (CT) colonography, reducing the tube voltage from 120 kVp to 100 kVp significantly reduces radiation dose while minimally reducing image quality, regardless ...

Cancer created Mar 07, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Decreasing KV reduces radiation dose in lumbar spine CT without compromising quality

An algorithm that takes the patient's size into consideration can cut radiation dose by 41% in lumbar spine CT without compromising the diagnostic quality of the images, a new study shows.

Other created Apr 13, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Second-generation CT scanner substantially reduces radiation exposure

Researchers using a newly approved advanced computed tomography (CT) system were able to significantly reduce radiation exposure in patients undergoing coronary CT angiography (CCTA), according to a new study published online ...

Cancer created Jan 31, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Lower dosage CT-guided lung biopsy protocol maintains quality, minimizes exposure

New guidelines for CT-guided biopsies of lung nodules significantly reduce radiation exposure allowing individuals the benefit of the procedure, which may cut down on overall lung cancer deaths. This research is being presented ...

Cancer created Mar 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Into the magnetic resonance scanner with a cuddly toy

For the first time, Bochum clinicians have been able to show on the basis of a large sample, that it is possible to examine children's heads in the MRI scanner without general anaesthesia or other medical sedation. In many ...

Other created Nov 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Newer techniques are making cardiac CT safer for children

Coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) has excellent image quality and diagnostic confidence for the entire spectrum of pediatric patients, with significant reduction of risk with recent technological advancements, ...

Cancer created Jul 17, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0