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.

A new payer tactic: Using AI to curtail routine radiology claims, after imaging is already delivered
“Unlike [prior authorization], this model does not delay patient care and does not hold members liable to pay for unneeded exams,” writes radiologist Mark Hiatt, MD, MBA.
'Promising' new PET agent for brain metastases put on FDA's Fast Track
Clinical trial results thus far have been promising, representing a significant step forward for the hundreds of thousands of patients affected by brain metastases.
Cardiac imaging pioneer remembered for his joy and enthusiasm
Former American Society of Echocardiography president and well-known cardiac ultrasound pioneer Roberto Lang, MD, died at the age of 73. He helped develop 3D echo technology that is now used by care teams on a daily basis.
Extended CTA exams more than triple stroke detection
New research reveals that expanding CT angiography scans of the head and neck to capture the area at least 6 cm below the carina can significantly increase the detection of cardioaortic thrombi.
Appeals court weighs in on radiology providers’ battle over state certificate-of-need law
A three-judge panel heard oral arguments Wednesday in a case pitting Virginia-based Chesapeake Diagnostic Imaging Centers against Sentara Advanced Imaging Solutions.

A new JACR study examines 13 potential predictors and their influence on patients' actions after their CT scan unearthed unexpected findings.

Interlune has received $15M in funding to develop a scalable supply of Helium-3 from the lunar surface.

The imaging interface is contained in a wristwatch, and the system produces high-resolution images of blood vessels.

Medical 3D printing expert Summer Decker, PhD, University of South Florida, explains how her lab has helped improve patient care.

The imaging chain has three locations and serves patients across eastern North Carolina.

The partnership aims to move labs to digital workflows to streamline diagnostics.

The winners will present their research findings at the upcoming American Roentgen Ray Society Annual Meeting in Boston.

Sollis Health operates private emergency rooms, allowing customers to bypass hospitals to receive around-the-clock care from physicians.