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. 

Prenuvo MRI Sollis Health

Prenuvo reveals early findings from elective whole-body MRI clinical trial

The Redwood City, California-based radiology group has enrolled 1,011 “mostly asymptomatic” individuals who underwent whole-body MRIs as part of its “real world” Polaris study.
 

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Prostate cancer theranostic, said to match effectiveness of Pluvicto, heads to clinical trial

ART-101 is a prostate-specific membrane antigen-targeting small molecule that can pair with multiple isotopes, including actinium-225, lutetium-177 and terbium-161. 

MRI may not be suitable for spontaneous deep ICH

Study challenges use of MRI in spontaneous deep intracerebral hemorrhage

Spontaneous ICH carries a heightened risk of mortality, making locating its origin in a timely manner critical to outcomes.

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American Lung Association expresses 'concern' over recent CT-related cancer study

The organization is worried  the paper's estimates will cause patients to “forgo necessary, lifesaving medical imaging."

Congress dome capitol Washington

Senators propose bill allocating $235M annually toward bolstering breast and other cancer screenings

Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Susan Collins, R-Maine, have reintroduced the Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act.

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Breast, lung imaging facilities often in close proximity, with opportunity for same-visit screenings

Over 38% of mammography facilities are within 1 mile of a nearby LCS provider, and 60% of this segment share the same address. 

Exo Imaging

Samsung invests in ultrasound imaging startup Exo, which has now raised $320M

Founded in 2015, Exo offers a portable platform that combines novel silicon-based hardware, “tightly coupled AI,” and “easy-to-use” collaborative software. 

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Siemens Healthineers deploys its first mobile stroke unit in the US

The new device marks a “significant step forward” in American stroke care, the company contends.