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. 

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Alabama passes legislation requiring insurers to cover supplemental breast imaging

House Bill 300 was officially enacted on March 5 after it was signed into law by Republican Gov. Kay Ivey. 

PET scans offer insight into how ketamine affects depression

Thanks to a newly developed radiotracer and PET imaging, experts believe they may have unearthed new insights on the drug's impact. 

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Opportunistic AI tool predicts CVD risk using routine mammograms

Since breast cancer screening exams are routinely completed annually or bi-annually, experts believe the tool could help spot signs of developing cardiovascular disease prior to it progressing. 

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FDA clears AI triage tool that detects acute infarcts on noncontrast CT scans

Unlike many stroke detection applications on the market, this model covers six vascular territories and mechanisms of infarct. 

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'Jack-of-all-trades' AI model outperforms numerous others in CT-related tasks

Unlike other artificial intelligence tools, Merlin was built with many tasks in mind, and researchers believe its capabilities could be further expanded—with some fine-tuning. 

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MRI findings detail distinct ADHD subtypes

Findings from the study provide new insight into the heterogeneity of the disorder, which could help explain why some children seem to respond better to common treatments than others.

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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.

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FDA approves 1st AI-enabled imaging device for breast cancer surgery

Manufacturer Perimeter Medical Imaging announced the news on March 3 after earning premarket approval for “Claire” (formerly the Perimeter OCT B-Series).