Medical Imaging

Physicians utilize medical imaging to see inside the body to diagnose and treat patients. This includes computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, angiography, and the nuclear imaging modalities of PET and SPECT.

Contrast-enhanced supplemental imaging triggers anxiety for many women
Authors of a new paper contend their findings could be beneficial in adapting public messaging related to supplemental imaging to better inform those who may need it.
Specialized ultrasound technique reduces need for breast biopsies by 25%
Ultrasound-guided diffuse optical tomography (US-DOT) is a technique that combines the use of ultrasound with near-infrared light to create 3D pictures of tissues.
State partnership dramatically improves follow-up adherence after interventional procedures
The goal was to turn imaging surveillance into a routine part of post-surgical care, rather than an optional step.
STEMI cases bring high doses of radiation to the cath lab
“We're so focused on quickly taking care of the patient ... we may be forgetting about radiation safety,” one researcher explained.
FDA clears first-of-its-kind comprehensive AI triage solution from Aidoc
The solution combines 11 newly cleared indications and three previously cleared indications into a single workflow.

Contrast-enhanced supplemental imaging triggers anxiety for many women

Authors of a new paper contend their findings could be beneficial in adapting public messaging related to supplemental imaging to better inform those who may need it.

Specialized ultrasound technique reduces need for breast biopsies by 25%

Ultrasound-guided diffuse optical tomography (US-DOT) is a technique that combines the use of ultrasound with near-infrared light to create 3D pictures of tissues.

State partnership dramatically improves follow-up adherence after interventional procedures

The goal was to turn imaging surveillance into a routine part of post-surgical care, rather than an optional step.

Ryan Madder, MD, Program Director, Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, William Beaumont University Hospital, Corewell Health East, and Michael Abiragi, MD, cardiology fellow, Frederik Meijer Heart and Vascular Institute, Corewell Health West in Grand Rapids, explain a study showing a small number of high dose cases contribute the majority of staff dose, especially STEMI.

STEMI cases bring high doses of radiation to the cath lab

“We're so focused on quickly taking care of the patient ... we may be forgetting about radiation safety,” one researcher explained.

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FDA clears first-of-its-kind comprehensive AI triage solution from Aidoc

The solution combines 11 newly cleared indications and three previously cleared indications into a single workflow.

Routine IR procedure could treat endometriosis.

New oral contrast agent helps spot 'previously impossible-to-detect' findings on CT

Experts involved in its development are confident the agent has the potential to overcome shortcomings associated with conventional oral agents currently on the market.

Radiologists, rad oncologists and thoracic surgeons rail against lung cancer screening misinformation

Medical societies representing all three specialties issued a joint statement Jan. 21, criticizing studies claiming such scans pose risk of potential patient harm.

Survey data underscore need for tailored AI strategies in different healthcare settings

Researchers with UT Southwestern Medical Center recently surveyed over 900 women about how they view the technology's deployment in screening.