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.

American College of Cardiology highlights the cardiovascular risks of various cancer treatments
The new guidance, published in JACC, focuses on three classes of commonly used anticancer therapies.
Philips to acquire company specializing in AI-powered intravascular imaging
Leaders at Philips are optimistic about how the new agreement could further advance its capabilities in image-guided coronary interventions.
'We've got to set the standard': Imaging leaders want safety at the forefront of remote operations
Perhaps the biggest sticking point in the debate around remote imaging operations relates to the bedside. If a technologist is running the exam remotely, who is tending to patients on-site?
American College of Radiology criticizes prominent study pushing for new approach to breast cancer screening
Published Friday in JAMA, scientists recently explored a risk-based mammography tactic that tailors regular imaging regimens to each individual’s danger of developing the disease.
Class action lawsuit claims imaging agent developer Telix Pharmaceuticals misled investors
Alleged transgressions took place between February and August, including the FDA rejecting Telix’s application for a new brain cancer imaging agent.

American College of Cardiology highlights the cardiovascular risks of various cancer treatments

The new guidance, published in JACC, focuses on three classes of commonly used anticancer therapies.

Philips agrees to acquire vascular imaging specialists SpectraWAVE

Philips to acquire company specializing in AI-powered intravascular imaging

Leaders at Philips are optimistic about how the new agreement could further advance its capabilities in image-guided coronary interventions.

technologist remote scanning Philips Radiology Operations Command Center ROCC

'We've got to set the standard': Imaging leaders want safety at the forefront of remote operations

Perhaps the biggest sticking point in the debate around remote imaging operations relates to the bedside. If a technologist is running the exam remotely, who is tending to patients on-site?

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American College of Radiology criticizes prominent study pushing for new approach to breast cancer screening

Published Friday in JAMA, scientists recently explored a risk-based mammography tactic that tailors regular imaging regimens to each individual’s danger of developing the disease.

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Class action lawsuit claims imaging agent developer Telix Pharmaceuticals misled investors

Alleged transgressions took place between February and August, including the FDA rejecting Telix’s application for a new brain cancer imaging agent.

Dual-energy CT systems allow for significant reduction in contrast dose

DECT systems allow for a contrast dose reduction of up to 25% during computed tomography pulmonary angiography exams.

AI-powered FFR-CT software linked to considerable cost savings, accurate predictions

According to Heartflow, its AI offering saves health systems nearly $1,400 per patient thanks to reductions in unnecessary cardiovascular testing.

Pre-op MRI not necessary for all breast cancer patients, new data suggest

In some cases, it may actually be more beneficial for this group of women to forego the extra scans, as they can lead to additional testing, costs and potentially delays in care.