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.

Interventional radiology group inks 2 more practice partnerships with urologists
Founded by interventional radiologist Sandeep Bagla, MD, IR Centers is a platform helping other specialties manage and deliver such services.
400-pound crocodile described as 'a perfect patient' during CT scan
Bill, a 61-year-old Siamese crocodile that calls Utah’s Hogle Zoo home, recently had to undergo advanced imaging due to concerns about his health.
Opportunistic AI detects colorectal cancer using routine, noncontrast CT
The COlorectal Cancer detection with AI, or COCA, model is a cost-effective, scalable solution that turns routine CT scans into opportunistic exams that can be used to proactively identify CRC.
Second phase of trial testing GE HealthCare's GBCA alternative gets underway
The imaging agent was recently granted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Fast Track designation, as early clinical testing has been promising.
'Sterility failures' prompt FDA to threaten radiopharmaceutical producer with disciplinary action
Multiple issues that could raise the risk of product contamination were discovered during an inspection, according to an FDA warning letter.

AI earns high marks for evaluating x-rays in ED setting

Deep learning algorithms can be trained to flag suspicious chest x-rays in an emergency department (ED) setting, according to new research published in Radiology.

Marketing efforts push 3D mammography despite lack of evidence they are better for patients

Manufacturers, hospitals, physicians and patient advocates have put significant marketing resources—including millions of dollars—into selling 3D mammograms to women, despite little evidence the modality is better than traditional mammography.

Silent MRI can make brain scans easier for children, clinicians

Using the quiet protocol reduced noise levels and improved imaging success rates compared to conventional MRI, according to authors of a new study published in Academic Radiology.

Researchers examine why women do—or don’t—utilize screening mammography as they age

“A better understanding of how age and comorbid conditions affect mammography use may help target specific populations and improve use of preventive care," wrote Cindy Yuan, MD, PhD, with the University of Chicago’s Department of Radiology, and colleagues.

Radiologists, AI an accurate combination for detecting breast cancer

Working alongside machine learning technology can help radiologists detect more breast cancers, according to new findings published in IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging.

AI-powered radiation reduction solution gains FDA clearance

Sanford, Florida-based Omega Medical Imaging announced that its new FluoroShield radiation reduction system has received FDA approval.

Accurate AI: New pneumothorax software outperforms many radiologists

A new AI system is able to identify pneumothorax more accurately than many radiologists.

DBT offers ‘significantly increased’ cancer detection compared to digital mammography

The findings were true regardless of tumor type, size or cancer stage, wrote Pragya A. Dang, MD, and colleagues at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.

Medical Imaging

Interventional radiology group inks 2 more practice partnerships with urologists

400-pound crocodile described as 'a perfect patient' during CT scan

Opportunistic AI detects colorectal cancer using routine, noncontrast CT

Second phase of trial testing GE HealthCare's GBCA alternative gets underway

'Sterility failures' prompt FDA to threaten radiopharmaceutical producer with disciplinary action