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. 

New details surrounding fatal Long Island MRI accident prompt more questions

New information indicates Nassau Open MRI has closed circuit video cameras throughout its facility, including in the control room of the MRI trailer attached to the building where the accident took place. 

Maui Imaging

Father-son scan startup Maui Imaging balloons fundraising to $40M

Founded in 2006 by Don and Dave Specht, the Arizona company’s computed “echo tomography” product uses sound waves to cross through body barriers for “rapid and effective imaging.” 

WashU AI device earns FDA's Breakthrough Device designation.

'Revolutionary' AI risk assessment tool earns FDA's Breakthrough Device designation

The technology is said to be twice as accurate at predicting five-year cancer risk compared to current risk assessment methods.

Novel shielding device provides more radiation protection during mammograms.

Novel shielding device gives patients 80% better protection from radiation during mammograms

Experts are hopeful their device can address some of the shortcomings of currently used shielding methods. 

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New radioummonotherapy may be more effective at treating ovarian cancer than current standard of care

The method targets cancer stem cells, which are highly tumorigenic and known to play a significant role in relapse, cancer spread and treatment resistance.

Lunit AI detects interval breast cancer missed by radiologists

Commercially available AI spots up to 1/3 of interval cancers missed by radiologists

Considering the often-aggressive nature of interval breast cancer, the findings could represent a significant step toward improving patient outcomes, authors of a new research paper suggest.

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ARRT is rolling out a new imaging assistant credential for MRI settings

The American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists says the new offering addresses growing demand for magnetic resonance imaging.

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American College of Radiology urges federal government to combat poor cancer screening rates

ACR recently made its case in a comment letter sent to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., highlighting proposed legislation that could help.