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. 

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ACP shares new breast cancer screening guidelines, imaging societies push back

The American College of Physicians (ACP) now recommends that average-risk women with no symptoms undergo breast cancer screening with mammography every other year, beginning at the age of 50. The ACP explained its decision through a new guidance statement published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

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ACR creates platform to engage radiologists in AI development

The American College of Radiology Data Science Institute (ACR DSI) introduced a new software platform April 5 aimed at better engaging radiologists in the creation, validation and use of AI models.

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Improved radiology reports, clinician education improve knee MRI utilization

Researchers have found that standardized radiology reports and clinician education can reduce unnecessary knee MRI utilization for patients with severe osteoarthritis (OA).

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ACR, SNMMI create new clinical registry for nuclear medicine

The American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) are collaborating to create a new clinical data registry to support high-quality practice and care in nuclear medicine.

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AI optimizes embryo selection for IVF

A team at Weill Cornell Medicine has developed an AI algorithm that can identify whether human embryos fertilized in vitro have the potential to progress to successful pregnancies, offering guidance as few as five days after an embryo is implanted.

Canon Medical Launches New Ultrasound Product Line at AIUM 2019

Building on its robust suite of ultrasound offerings, Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc. today introduces the Aplio a-series, a new line of ultrasound systems delivering high performance for multiple clinical uses at an affordable price point. 

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AAPM: Patient gonadal and fetal shielding unnecessary during x-rays

Patient gonadal and fetal shielding is not necessary during x-rays and should be discontinued, according to a new position statement issued by the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM).

New Features in Exa Mammo Designed to Address Quality Assurance and Improve Communication

Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc., will highlight new features of Exa® Mammo, a PACS designed for breast imaging centers.