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.

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.
Generative AI model shows potential for reading chest X-rays used for TB screenings
Generative artificial intelligence models have shown great potential for improving multiple aspects of the radiology field, but a new analysis cautions that they still require significant oversight.
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.

Combined imaging technique pushes field closer to standard 5-minute knee MRI exams

Parallel and simultaneous multi-slice imaging offer the most promising path to shorter knee scans, one Cleveland Clinic expert said recently.

CT data shows high rates of emphysema among marijuana users

Radiologists should take note of these findings as the drug's popularity and legalization continue to climb.

Radiologists suggest baseline chest imaging in COVID-19 patients will be crucial moving forward

Obtaining X-rays in high-risk individuals may help clinicians tackle emerging problems down the line, particularly during flu season, experts said recently.

Up to 21% of children have incidental findings on brain MRI—but few are dangerous

The results are among the first to come out of the nationwide Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study, funded by the National Institutes of Health.

Health groups adapted quickly to reinstate cancer imaging following pandemic-driven free fall

The findings are among the first to show that facilities responded rather well to initial drop-offs in mammography and colorectal cancer screening exams, RAND Corp. researchers reported.

With $1B and advanced imaging, NIH seeks answers to COVID-19’s lingering effects

Up to 30% of the 28 million COVID-19 cases recorded in the U.S. could lead to long-term symptoms, according to a report published recently.

Nearly 20% of healthy kids have benign bone tumors, radiograph evidence shows

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers evaluated a collection of some 25,000 radiographs gathered from children in infancy to adolescence.

Women skipping just 1 of their past 2 mammograms face much higher risk of breast cancer death

A team of multinational researchers analyzed exams from upward of half a million women for their findings.

Diagnostic Imaging

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

Generative AI model shows potential for reading chest X-rays used for TB screenings

AI helps spot fatty liver disease on routine radiographs

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