Clinical Research

Exploring the pros and cons of direct-to-patient drug programs
These programs may provide benefits in some cases. In others, however, there is a concern that they could actually lead to higher costs over time.
Augmented reality improves novice users' ultrasound skills
Using a virtual reality headset, the system, dubbed AR-VIU (augmented real-time volumetric imaging in ultrasound), creates a 3D rendering of anatomy based on 2D ultrasound images.
PAD patients minimize risk when they listen to their doctors
Patients who exercise and take all prescribed medications, for instance, experience better outcomes than those who do not.
Seven-second X-ray assesses severity of regurgitation congenital heart defect patients
Moving X-ray images can help evaluate pulmonary regurgitation in Tetralogy of Fallot patients.
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.

ARRS presents 2024 awards to 4 radiologists for groundbreaking research

The winners will present their research findings at the upcoming American Roentgen Ray Society Annual Meeting in Boston.

New imaging protocols proposed to curb rise of cardiovascular infections

Eleven medical societies have signed on to a consensus statement aimed at standardizing imaging for suspected cardiovascular infections.

Researchers develop new method for early detection of Alzheimer’s

Higher levels of amyloid protein in the blood correlate with MRI images of the brain that are consistent with dementia.

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University developing AI-enhanced imaging system to aid domestic violence victims

George Mason University received an anonymous $4.85M donation to advance the project.

Cannabis use may cause false positives on nuclear imaging scans

Edibles can reduce gut motility and complicate gastric emptying, a new Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology study finds.

MRI anxiety worse for girls from minority backgrounds, study finds

Latina girls ages 8-13 were placed in an MRI and given an emotional processing test to measure fear response.

Ultra-processed foods linked to 32 adverse health outcomes, including CVD-related death and diabetes

Data from nearly 9.9 million participants were included in the team’s final analysis. The group emphasized the important role governments can play in trying to reverse the world's reliance on these products.

FDA approves cardiac ultrasound enhancement drug for pediatric patients

The safety and efficacy for using Definity was backed by three successful clinical studies.

Clinical Research

Exploring the pros and cons of direct-to-patient drug programs

Augmented reality improves novice users' ultrasound skills

PAD patients minimize risk when they listen to their doctors

Seven-second X-ray assesses severity of regurgitation congenital heart defect patients

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