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.

FDA warns Philips after issues arise at multiple manufacturing facilities
Meanwhile, the Amsterdam-based imaging giant said it has already taken action to begin correcting these issues.
FDA accepts application for new Alzheimer’s PET imaging agent from Lantheus
The company is working to commercialize MK-6240, a radiodiagnostic that targets tau protein tangles—a “key hallmark of several neurodegenerative diseases.”
AI predicts interval cancer risk based on negative mammograms
The ability to predict interval cancer risk is intriguing for providers, as these cancers are often more aggressive and have worse prognoses.
Significant variability found in pediatric CT imaging interpretations
Such discordance between pediatric and general radiologists could result in care delays and treatment changes.
VR teaching tool leads to 'significant gains' in procedural skills for IR residents
Experts say implementing VR teaching tools could help address the challenges related to acquiring procedural skills during residency.

AI reveals crucial community factors influencing cancer screening rates

Neiman researchers recently scoured for factors that might impact screening rates across cancers of the colon/rectum, lung, breast and prostate, using nationwide Medicare data.

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Medicare releases guidance on new model targeting ‘wasteful’ radiology procedures

CMS explains how IR specialists can submit prior authorization requests to the federal payment program for seniors, including what evidence is required.

Mammography false positive rates rising, driven by a few key factors

The number of women who had a screening mammogram miss cancer leapt from less than 1 per 1,000 women in 2010 up to as high as 2.5 by 2022.

Dual ultrasound improves diagnosis and management of ectopic pregnancies

Utilizing both exams provides greater anatomic detail than using one or the other alone. Doing so could significantly improve patient outcomes, experts charge.

Pre-operative breast MRI improves outcomes in younger women with breast cancer

Pre-op MRI may improve breast cancer care for younger patients

Advanced imaging among this patient population could help radiologists better understand the risk of potential cancer recurrence.

1st patient dosed with new radiopharmaceutical targeting cancer bone pain

The treatment can offer patients a more potent, cost-effective alternative providing long-lasting relief compared to current pain regimens.

FDA clears AI solution for identifying large vessel occlusions on CTA

If left untreated, LVOs can cause ischemic strokes. The algorithm has the potential to significantly reduce time to treatment in these emergency scenarios.

Experts share new recommendations for managing benign breast lesions

The guidelines are a collaboration between the American Society of Breast Surgeons and the Society of Breast Imaging.

Medical Imaging

FDA warns Philips after issues arise at multiple manufacturing facilities

FDA accepts application for new Alzheimer’s PET imaging agent from Lantheus

AI predicts interval cancer risk based on negative mammograms

Significant variability found in pediatric CT imaging interpretations

VR teaching tool leads to 'significant gains' in procedural skills for IR residents