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.

AI helps spot fatty liver disease on routine radiographs
If left undiagnosed and untreated for a prolonged period, fatty liver disease can progress to more serious conditions, such as cirrhosis and liver cancer.
FDA gives AI-powered blood test for obstructive CAD breakthrough device designation
The FDA clearly sees significant potential in a new multi-protein blood test from Prevencio. The company's goal is to gain full approval and get the test in the hands of emergency departments all over the United States.
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.
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.

Doctors cast doubt on POCUS, warn data showing safety, clinical benefits ‘urgently’ needed

Many clinicians are quick to praise the tool's convenience, but a pair of experts say solid diagnostic evidence is still lacking.

Many PAD patients are missing out on vital risk assessments

The findings, based on Medicare data, were presented at VIVA21 in Las Vegas.

New guidance for knee cartilage MRI seeks to prevent irreversible osteoarthritis

A special RSNA committee unveiled their update in a new report published in Radiology.

Radiologists, nonphysicians both say PCPs and referrers responsible for incidental findings follow-ups

An American College of Radiology expert panel surveyed nearly 400 healthcare professionals last year for their findings.

Radiologists use algorithm to diagnose tricky lung disease typically reserved for thoracic specialists

The tool helped non-specialists include a correct diagnosis within their top 3 choices 65% of the time, compared to nearly 50% prior to training.

MR elastography a useful gut-check for patients with inflammatory bowel disease

The pilot notched a 100% success rate and may ultimately help patients and doctors decide between medication and surgery.

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Radiologists’ varying opinions on managing incidental cysts may be impacting downstream imaging

Brigham and Women's rads analyzed thousands of abdominal exam reports with follow-up pancreatic lesion guidance, sharing their findings in JACR.

MRI evidence finds COVID-19 harms many areas of the brain, even in mild cases

It's the first study to compare brain scans both before and after participants were diagnosed with the novel virus.

Diagnostic Imaging

AI helps spot fatty liver disease on routine radiographs

FDA gives AI-powered blood test for obstructive CAD breakthrough device designation

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

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

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