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.

Chest CT findings reveal link between vertebral bone density, brain aging
Chest CT is routinely performed for things like lung cancer screening, coronary calcium assessment and pulmonary nodule surveillance, but the modality also can be used to extract additional information.
$AI spots difficult-to-detect femoral neck fractures$
AI model bests radiologists at spotting difficult-to-detect hip fractures
By highlighting subtle abnormalities that could otherwise be overlooked, an algorithm could potentially serve as an additional safety net when radiographic findings are indeterminate.
A cautionary tale for radiologists who use AI to rule out suspicious findings
Experts involved in the investigation suggest their experience should be considered by others who have integrated AI into their clinical workflows.
Osteoporosis DXA scans have declined by more than 35%
DXA scans are considered the gold standard method to screen for osteoporosis but have been historically underutilized.
PET/CT should be first-line tool for patients with fever of unknown origin, study says
New research outlines the critical role the modality might play in addressing one of the most difficult diagnostic tasks in medicine.

Chest CT findings reveal link between vertebral bone density, brain aging

Chest CT is routinely performed for things like lung cancer screening, coronary calcium assessment and pulmonary nodule surveillance, but the modality also can be used to extract additional information.

$AI spots difficult-to-detect femoral neck fractures$

AI model bests radiologists at spotting difficult-to-detect hip fractures

By highlighting subtle abnormalities that could otherwise be overlooked, an algorithm could potentially serve as an additional safety net when radiographic findings are indeterminate.

A cautionary tale for radiologists who use AI to rule out suspicious findings

Experts involved in the investigation suggest their experience should be considered by others who have integrated AI into their clinical workflows.

Osteoporosis DXA scans have declined by more than 35%

DXA scans are considered the gold standard method to screen for osteoporosis but have been historically underutilized.

PET/CT excels at determining source of fever of unknown origin

PET/CT should be first-line tool for patients with fever of unknown origin, study says

New research outlines the critical role the modality might play in addressing one of the most difficult diagnostic tasks in medicine.

Novel X-ray detector produces clearer images with much lower radiation dose

A new study addresses the longstanding challenge of keeping radiation doses as low as possible without sacrificing scan quality.

Hantavirus on imaging: What radiologists need to know

Two months after a cluster of cases occurred on a cruise ship, experts are offering insight into how radiologists can help spot the "silent" signs of the deadly virus on imaging.

Diaphragmatic dome height could inform lung cancer surgery outcomes

Simple measurement from routine X-rays accurately predicts post-op lung cancer outcomes

For the first time, research has identified diaphragmatic dome height measured on chest X-rays as an indicator of what patients’ post-op recovery will look like following surgery for cancer or other lung disorders.