Medical Imaging

Physicians utilize medical imaging to see inside the body to diagnose and treat patients. This includes computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, angiography,  and the nuclear imaging modalities of PET and SPECT. 

depression and alcohol lead to impairment in functional connectivity of the brain

Combined, alcohol dependence and depression cause 'severe and extensive' brain connectivity impairment

Alcohol dependence and depression are known to affect the functional connectivity of the brain, but when the two co-occur, connectivity between certain regions is significantly worse, new MRI study shows.

May 16, 2024
gadolinium, GBCAs

One adverse reaction to a GBCA significantly increases risk of another in the future

The type of gadolinium-based agent administered could also increase the risk of reaction, a new study suggests.

May 15, 2024
Profound Medical prostate ablation contouring assistant

Prostate ablation AI 'contouring assistant' lands FDA clearance

The new module is a machine learning-based segmentation tool that further enhances procedural planning.

May 15, 2024

Princeton Radiology partners with AI startup to add full-body MRI service

The private practice is teaming with Ezra to offer the examination at its freestanding network of imaging centers in central and northern New Jersey. 

May 15, 2024
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Even two years after recovery, damage to multiple regions of the brain persists in COVID patients

On imaging some former COVID patients show significant alterations in several parts of the brain related to emotional regulation.

May 15, 2024
radiology residents give back

AI model for ankle stress radiography could reduce radiologists’ workload by average of 70%

Interpreting such exams can be a “subjective and time-consuming task,” researchers detailed in Academic Radiology.  

May 15, 2024
A newly identified PET imaging biomarker could help providers tailor immunotherapy treatments for patients with certain types of cancers.

Researchers identify new PET imaging biomarker capable of predicting immunotherapy success

A newly identified PET imaging biomarker could help providers tailor immunotherapy treatments for patients with certain types of cancers. 

May 14, 2024
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Mammogram findings linked to heightened risk of CVD, type 2 diabetes and hypertension

The new research, presented during ARRS 2024 in Boston, suggests CVD risk models may need to include certain findings identified in routine mammograms. 

May 14, 2024