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.

High-sensitivity troponin protocol most successful at freestanding EDs
Freestanding EDs demonstrated meaningful operational advantages over hospitals when using an accelerated troponin pathway. This included earlier discharges for low-risk chest pain patients.
FDA clears Qure.ai's CAD tool for chest X-rays
The product is used to highlight findings from plain chest radiographs completed in emergency departments, urgent care clinics and family practices.
Cardiologist discusses Lp(a), the CVD risk factor responsible for many surprise heart attacks
Cardiologist Nathaniel Lebowitz, MD, reviews the latest updates in lipoprotein(a) awareness, testing and drug development.
Siemens Healthineers' partnership sets sights on point-of-care testing for athletes
On-the-field imaging helps determine if athletes can be treated effectively on-site or whether they might need to be transferred to a medical center for additional care.
Current imaging AI systems can be repurposed to address future pandemics, study asserts
Experts say these new findings represent “a significant advancement in the field of radiology."

Managing COVID-19 vaccine side effects: Harvard radiologists share their ‘pragmatic’ approach

The method is based on the ACR's BI-RADS Atlas and aims to encourage vaccinations, limit patient anxiety and reduce unnecessary follow-up testing.

Northwestern radiologists find evidence for long-lasting, ‘bizarre’ COVID-19 muscle pain

CT, MRI and ultrasound images show the virus directs the body to attack itself, experts explained in a review published in Skeletal Radiology.

New COVID-19 side effect: MRI links severe infection to dangerous eye problems

As a result of their findings, researchers with the French Society of Neuroradiology are recommending those with serious infection undergo eye screenings.

Radiologists must be ‘cognizant’ of image origin, patient location to diagnose fungi diseases

In many regions, such as the Mississippi and Ohio river valleys, people are routinely exposed to spores that may lead to serious injury and even death.

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Intermountain radiologists asking women to schedule mammograms around their COVID-19 vaccinations

The healthcare giant's new guidance comes as doctors continue to see higher rates of swollen lymph nodes on breast imaging compared to side effects from other vaccines.

Black, Hispanic children less likely to receive imaging exams compared to white peers

Pediatric and emergency medicine experts analyzed ED billing data from 52 hospitals across the U.S. over a four-year period for their study, published in JAMA Network Open.

Whole-body MRI beats out PET/CT at detecting debilitating bone cancer

This imaging approach can also initiate earlier treatment for myeloma patients, potentially resulting in better outcomes.

Radiology department finds 40% of reading rooms need more adequate lighting

Diagnostic accuracy can suffer under inappropriate lighting levels, researchers explained in Radiography.

Diagnostic Imaging

High-sensitivity troponin protocol most successful at freestanding EDs

FDA clears Qure.ai's CAD tool for chest X-rays

Cardiologist discusses Lp(a), the CVD risk factor responsible for many surprise heart attacks

Siemens Healthineers' partnership sets sights on point-of-care testing for athletes

Current imaging AI systems can be repurposed to address future pandemics, study asserts