Clinical Research

Researcher undergoes over 100 MRI scans to understand how sleep affects the brain
Armed with an advanced 7T MRI and one very committed graduate student, researchers are gaining new insight into how sleep patterns affect brain health.
CT-FFR standardized in new SCCT-SCAI consensus statement
FFR-CT literature has reached a state of maturity where experts can comfortably start to provide guidelines to the wider community.
Women on GLP-1 medications may be less likely to develop breast cancer
The study, which was managed by the American College of Radiology, is raising important questions related to the benefits of GLP-1 use.
SPECT agent could help guide lung disease treatments, new data suggest
In February, the imaging agent made its way onto the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Fast Track to clearance.
University of Cincinnati opens new research facility aimed at advancing MRI innovation
University leaders, clinicians and industry partners recently gathered to celebrate the opening of the Imaging Research & Development Center on UC’s medical campus.

PAD patients more likely to die from COVID-19

The mortality rate for COVID-19 patients was nearly twice as high if they had a history of peripheral artery disease, researchers found.

Many PAD patients are missing out on vital risk assessments

The findings, based on Medicare data, were presented at VIVA21 in Las Vegas.

Rivaroxaban limits adverse limb and cardiovascular events in surgically treated PAD patients

Rivaroxaban was associated with more bleeding than a placebo, researchers observed, but the overall incidence of such events was still low.

A novel, cost-effective way to deliver care: Treat high blood pressure at Black-owned barbershops

Hypertension rates are higher among Black men than any other racial or ethnic group in the entire country.

CT data shows high rates of emphysema among marijuana users

Radiologists should take note of these findings as the drug's popularity and legalization continue to climb.

Bivalirudin bests heparin for treating heart attack patients undergoing PCI

The findings were presented Wednesday, Oct. 14, during TCT Connect 2020.

Thousands of MRI scans help experts understand 500-year-old heart mystery first described by Leonardo da Vinci

Artificial intelligence also played a large role in discovering how this intricate network of muscle fibers can influence health, experts explained in Nature.

'A missed opportunity': Statin use low among patients with peripheral artery disease

Researchers tracked statin use among patients with peripheral artery disease, cerebrovascular disease and coronary heart disease.

Clinical Research

Researcher undergoes over 100 MRI scans to understand how sleep affects the brain

CT-FFR standardized in new SCCT-SCAI consensus statement

Women on GLP-1 medications may be less likely to develop breast cancer

SPECT agent could help guide lung disease treatments, new data suggest

University of Cincinnati opens new research facility aimed at advancing MRI innovation