Diagnostic Imaging

Radiologists use diagnostic imaging to non-invasively look inside the body to help determine the causes of an injury or an illness, and confirm a diagnosis. Providers use many imaging modalities to do so, including CT, MRI, X-ray, Ultrasound, PET and more.

Fungus

Radiologists must be ‘cognizant’ of image origin, patient location to diagnose fungi diseases

In many regions, such as the Mississippi and Ohio river valleys, people are routinely exposed to spores that may lead to serious injury and even death.

February 12, 2021
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Intermountain radiologists asking women to schedule mammograms around their COVID-19 vaccinations

The healthcare giant's new guidance comes as doctors continue to see higher rates of swollen lymph nodes on breast imaging compared to side effects from other vaccines. 

February 9, 2021

Black, Hispanic children less likely to receive imaging exams compared to white peers

Pediatric and emergency medicine experts analyzed ED billing data from 52 hospitals across the U.S. over a four-year period for their study, published in JAMA Network Open.

January 29, 2021

Whole-body MRI beats out PET/CT at detecting debilitating bone cancer

This imaging approach can also initiate earlier treatment for myeloma patients, potentially resulting in better outcomes.

January 21, 2021

Radiology department finds 40% of reading rooms need more adequate lighting

Diagnostic accuracy can suffer under inappropriate lighting levels, researchers explained in Radiography.

November 23, 2020

Emergency CT for stomach pain is declining among kids but not adults—who receive more ineffective exams

An ultrasound-first strategy for suspected appendicitis is considered a primary driver of the decline and may be warranted for older populations, experts wrote in AJR.

November 20, 2020

Vaping-related lung injury symptoms are easily mistaken for COVID-19, doctors warn

Despite those similarities, EVALI and the novel coronavirus require very different treatments.

November 19, 2020

Computer-aided system tops 90% accuracy at diagnosing melanoma

Lithuanian researchers developed their method by combining various noninvasive imaging technologies, such as ultrasound and optical spectrophotometry.

November 9, 2020