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.

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.
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.

Strain elastography proven superior to shear wave for assessing breast mass stiffness

Experts hope the results of their research can help guide radiologists' decisions when referring patients for histologic evaluation versus benign assessment.

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Digital breast tomosynthesis outperforms DM at detecting malignancy in developing asymmetries

The malignancy rates detailed in this study reaffirm the logic that all developing asymmetries should be treated as suspicious, doctors reported this week in Radiology.

CT images of thoracic muscles hold prognostic value for elderly ICU patients, research reveals

These scans may help guide clinicians' treatment decisions for this vulnerable population, experts reported this week in Nature.

Emergency radiology errors tied to adverse outcomes among patients readmitted for repeat imaging

Radiologists should consider a misdiagnosis on index imaging among those who come back to the ED for additional exams, experts said this week.

First in-human study highlights benefits of dark-field imaging for early pulmonary disease detection

The X-ray technique may reduce patients’ radiation dose by a factor of fifty, according to a new study published in The Lancet Digital Health.

Radiologists should watch for these 3 pulmonary findings linked to increased COVID mortality

Experts looked beyond common pulmonary consolidations, finding a handful of accurate indicators of in-hospital mortality.

With domestic violence injuries increasing, radiologists must watch for these patterns

Imaging experts analyzed 11 years' worth of data to help providers proactively identify fractures that may require further scrutiny.

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.

Diagnostic Imaging

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

Older adults among the walking wounded with incident TBI