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.

Dynamic chest radiography could potentially replace pulmonary function tests
The X-ray technique uses continuous radiographic acquisition during respiration to assess lung function.
Community Health Systems sells ambulatory diagnostics segment to Labcorp for $194M
The all-cash deal is expected to be finalized in April 2026. With this divestment of its ambulatory labs, Tennessee-based Community Health Systems said it will be better able to focus on its core patient care business.
Using chest X-rays for triage could reduce lung cancer overdiagnoses
Chest X-rays could be the key to mitigating the issue of overdiagnosis in certain patient populations undergoing lung cancer screening, according to new research.
Lipoprotein(a) tests could transform patient care—is it time for universal screening?
"Lp(a) represents the most important potential potential paradigm shift in cardiovascular disease prevention that we'll experience over the next five to 10 years," Seth Baum, MD, explained in a new interview.
Experts create AI system that can accurately diagnose osteoporosis using routine X-rays
Experts are optimistic their tool could help providers identify patients who may be at risk of developing osteoporosis sooner.

First human X-rays in space to take place during upcoming SpaceX mission

Specialized portable imaging equipment will be deployed to study the impact of spaceflight on the human body.

What mycoplasma pneumonia looks like on imaging.

Mycoplasma pneumonia: Experts highlight imaging findings linked to the pediatric diagnosis

Following a recent surge of mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia cases, experts have issued new guidance to help providers quickly identify and treat the condition, with imaging playing a prominent role.

AI rules out abnormal findings on chest X-rays, significantly reducing workloads

The commercially available software can correctly exclude pathology on chest radiographs with accuracy rates similar to those of radiologists.

Older adults among the walking wounded with incident TBI

The demographic most at risk seems to be White women who are healthy, active and of high socioeconomic status.

$Eko Health, the California-based healthcare technology company known for its advanced stethoscopes, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for a new artificial intelligence (AI) offering designed to detect low ejection fraction (EF).$

Eko Health raises $41M to expand footprint of its AI-powered stethoscopes

Now that the company has gained FDA approval for multiple algorithms, Eko Health aims to reach as many patients as possible with its AI-powered devices.

Philips moves digital pathology to the cloud with AWS

The partnership aims to move labs to digital workflows to streamline diagnostics.

An MRI of a fetus inside the mother. The freakish appearance of the eyes and the face are normal for MRI fetal imaging. Image courtesy of RSNA

PHOTO GALLERY: What does fetal medical imaging look like?

This is a clinical photo gallery of fetal imaging that explains what all can be seen on medical imaging, how sex is determined, how measurements are used to track the development of a baby.

Speaker laments radiology’s major contribution to climate change

Jonathan Gross, MD, argues that diagnostic and interventional radiology were “not developed with sustainability in mind.”

Diagnostic Imaging

Dynamic chest radiography could potentially replace pulmonary function tests

Community Health Systems sells ambulatory diagnostics segment to Labcorp for $194M

Using chest X-rays for triage could reduce lung cancer overdiagnoses

Lipoprotein(a) tests could transform patient care—is it time for universal screening?

Experts create AI system that can accurately diagnose osteoporosis using routine X-rays