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.

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.
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.

Blood test finds brain injuries when CT scans fall short

A novel blood test can identify mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) that don’t exhibit normal concussive symptoms on CT scans, according to new research published Aug. 23 in The Lancet Neurology.

Dual-energy CT helps distinguish between lung cancers

Enhanced dual-energy CT (DE-CT) can help distinguish lung squamous cell carcinoma from adenocarcinoma, reported authors of a new study published in Academic Radiology.

Do large cities face disparities in mammography utilization?

New research published in Radiology has found that screening mammography use is highest in coastal cities, while cities within mountain states are lagging behind.

Can mammography serve as a ‘dual test’ for breast cancer, CVD?

There’s a strong case to be made for mammography to become a “dual test” for both breast cancer screening and cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention, according to a new review published in the European Journal of Radiology.

Novel CT technique assesses bone marrow in knee joint injuries

The method—dual-energy CT virtual non-calcium (VNCa) imaging—can remove calcium from CT data and produce a quantitative assessment of injuries in the largest and most complex joint in the human body.

SIIM19: AI can help radiologists detect AAA on CT scans

A deep neural network platform can help radiologists detect abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) on CT images, and is especially helpful in clinically challenging cases, according to research presented at the SIIM annual conference.

Link between higher BPE levels and breast cancer varies by risk

A higher level of background parenchymal enhancement (BPE) measured during breast MRI is associated with the presence of breast cancer in women at high risk of breast cancer but not in women with average risk, according to a new study.

Dual-energy CT aids detection of pure ground-glass nodules

Enhanced dual-source dual-energy CT (DECT) can help differentiate invasive adenocarcinomas from preinvasive lesions which appear as pure ground-glass nodules (pGGNs), according to a small study published in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

Diagnostic Imaging

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

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