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.

Rapid brain MRI protocols cut payer costs while patient out-of-pocket spending remains unchanged
This type of imaging is increasingly being implemented in clinical care, though financing and billing practices have lagged these advances, experts write in Pediatric Radiology.
SimonMed hopes to drum up whole-body MRI business
The Tucson, Arizona-based radiology practice announced it will offer 20% discounts on its longevity scans to the military, veterans and first responders.
Reminder texts help radiology department reduce nuclear medicine appointment cancelations
Efficient scheduling is becoming increasingly important as demand for nuclear medicine services grows, experts write in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
New MRI technique maps 20-plus multiple sclerosis biomarkers in a single noncontrast scan
The technique enables researchers to observe acute inflammation, metabolic alterations, edema, axonal damage and demyelination in the brain without the use of GBCAs.
Late-stage breast cancer diagnoses have risen significantly over last decade
And the uptick in incidence rates is not exclusive to any one demographic or tumor subtype, experts caution.

Diaphragmatic dome height could inform lung cancer surgery outcomes

Simple measurement from routine X-rays accurately predicts post-op lung cancer outcomes

For the first time, research has identified diaphragmatic dome height measured on chest X-rays as an indicator of what patients’ post-op recovery will look like following surgery for cancer or other lung disorders.

Patients are discussing whole-body MRIs on Reddit, presenting opportunity for radiologists

“Radiologists are well-positioned to contribute evidence-based guidance, promote transparency, and help patients make informed decisions," experts write in Clinical Imaging.

Novel urine test reduces need for MR imaging, prostate biopsies

Vanderbilt experts have developed an assessment called MyProstateScore 2.0–Active Surveillance, which they say performs better than regular PSA-based testing and MRI for monitoring low-risk disease.

Siemens Healthineers nabs FDA clearance for 6 new IR systems

Siemens Healthineers scores FDA clearance for 6 interventional systems

Each device comes equipped with a new AI feature designed to deliver high quality imaging at lower radiation doses during IR procedures.

Half of emergency CT requests for children may not adhere to imaging appropriateness criteria

The overuse of CT scans on kids could be owed, at least in part, to the fear of missing a critical finding, new research suggests.

Society of Interventional Radiology endorses treatment for symptomatic knee osteoarthritis

Experts see enormous potential in the delivery of genicular artery embolization, with millions impacted and growing case numbers given an aging population.

Musculoskeletal ultrasound system nabs FDA clearance

The user-friendly setup was designed with novice users in mind so that imaging can be completed quickly at the bedside, expediting diagnosis and treatment in urgent and emergency care.

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GE HealthCare recalls certain CT systems due to 'security vulnerability'

In late March, GE issued Urgent Medical Device Correction notices to customers believed to be affected by the software issue.

Medical Imaging

Rapid brain MRI protocols cut payer costs while patient out-of-pocket spending remains unchanged

SimonMed hopes to drum up whole-body MRI business

Reminder texts help radiology department reduce nuclear medicine appointment cancelations

New MRI technique maps 20-plus multiple sclerosis biomarkers in a single noncontrast scan

Late-stage breast cancer diagnoses have risen significantly over last decade