Clinical Research

AFib patients with gout face greater stroke risk—but therapy can help
Gout often goes undertreated, but targeting these patients with urate-lowering therapy can make a big impact on their long-term cardiovascular health.
Boston researchers land $9M grant to advance molecular neuroimaging
Researchers in Boston are set to co-lead a long-term study on the aging brain and factors that make individuals more vulnerable to neural injury and cognitive decline.
Researchers land $3.2M grant to advance MRI's role in diagnosing glioblastoma
The team’s work will emphasize the role of specialized MRI techniques capable of detecting subtle changes around tumors with the help of pH-based imaging.
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.

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.

AI shows potential to diagnose wrist fractures as well as radiologists

Manual reviews of X-rays remains important, because the true effectiveness of AI is still hard to quantify.

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MRI scans on rat brains could lead to new cocaine addiction therapies

A study on rat models reveals how prolonged cocaine use disrupts neural networks responsible for regulating emotions and problem solving.

Fleischner Society updates thoracic radiology glossary, adds new terms and images

The glossary, first released in 1984, has not been updated since 2008.

Left, the FIRE1 heart failure remote monitoring device that gets implanted into the IVC to measure fluid volume status. Right, the external belt monitoring device worn by the patient that can alert clinicians about status changes so interventions can be done before a patient requires a hospital admission.

Early feasibility study for implantable heart failure monitor moves forward

Startup vendor FIRE1 completed patient enrollment in its U.S. early feasibility study for a heart failure remote monitoring device that directly measures fluid volume inside the IVC.

Dozens of Indigenous Canadians file lawsuit against two radiologists over undisclosed study

The plaintiffs claim they were imaged for a liver disease study without giving their consent, or learning of the results.

Clinical Research

AFib patients with gout face greater stroke risk—but therapy can help

Boston researchers land $9M grant to advance molecular neuroimaging

Researchers land $3.2M grant to advance MRI's role in diagnosing glioblastoma

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

Augmented reality improves novice users' ultrasound skills