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.

AI allows hospital to maintain MRI productivity with 1 fewer scanner
Oulu University Hospital lost one of its MRI after relocation and consolidation but was able to maintain output with the help of deep-learning technology.
Patients exposed to significantly more radiation during cardiac imaging exams in some regions
New research is sounding the alarm on the amount of radiation patients undergoing cardiac imaging are exposed to, prompting experts to call for updated protocols.
New scans on mummies reveal signs of spinal surgery
Imaging experts with USC recently shared their observations from the CT imaging of Nes-Hor and Nes-Min—two mummies residing at the California Science Center.
Neurointerventional radiology generates nearly 15 pounds of waste per procedure
“These findings underscore the urgency for sustainable practices within neurointerventional care to reduce both environmental footprints and costs,” experts write in Radiology.
MRI safety guidelines may fall short for patients with implanted electrode cuffs
Researchers from the University of Houston caution that certain implanted electrode cuffs could cause inadvertent stimulation of the nerves during MRI scans.

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AI allows hospital to maintain MRI productivity with 1 fewer scanner

Oulu University Hospital lost one of its MRI after relocation and consolidation but was able to maintain output with the help of deep-learning technology.

Patients exposed to significantly more radiation during cardiac imaging exams in some regions

New research is sounding the alarm on the amount of radiation patients undergoing cardiac imaging are exposed to, prompting experts to call for updated protocols.

Radiologists reveal new insight into ancient history

New scans on mummies reveal signs of spinal surgery

Imaging experts with USC recently shared their observations from the CT imaging of Nes-Hor and Nes-Min—two mummies residing at the California Science Center.

Neurointerventional radiology generates nearly 15 pounds of waste per procedure

“These findings underscore the urgency for sustainable practices within neurointerventional care to reduce both environmental footprints and costs,” experts write in Radiology.

MRI accident prompts questions on safety

MRI safety guidelines may fall short for patients with implanted electrode cuffs

Researchers from the University of Houston caution that certain implanted electrode cuffs could cause inadvertent stimulation of the nerves during MRI scans.

Lindsey Vonn shares images from Olympics injury

Lindsey Vonn shares CT images, diagnostic details from gruesome Olympics injuries

On Monday the skier shared 3D recon images of her tibia that were acquired prior to her undergoing multiple operations, including one she says saved her leg from amputation.

Pei-Ni Jone explains ASE push for 3D TEE in congenital heart

ASE promoting 3D echo as a better way to treat congenital heart disease

The introduction of a 3D pediatric transesophegeal echo probe is having a major impact on how these pediatric congenital heart patients are being treated.

ACR, AHRA, ASRT and more lend support to bill that would require coverage of supplemental breast imaging

The Find It Early Act aims to ensure all women have access to exams such as ultrasound and MRI, with no out-of-pocket costs.