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 issues recall of Philips interventional imaging system due to safety risks
A communication error within the system can reportedly cause loss of imaging functionality mid-procedure.
FDA-cleared software increases throughput for flurpiridaz back-to-back rest-stress imaging
The new F-18 flurpiridaz radiotracer is expected to help drive cardiac PET growth, but it requires waiting between rest and stress scans. Software from MultiFunctional Imaging can help care teams combat that problem.
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.

Joseph Swicklik, RT, Mayo Clinic, demonstrates how to use magic to calm pediatric patients during imaging exams.

Using 'magic' to calm pediatric patients during imaging exams

Joseph Swicklik, RT(R)(CT), Mayo Clinic, says magic tricks can help calm pediatric patients to overcome anxiety and make medical imaging exams run much smoother.

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Cleerly’s AI software for noninvasive FFR estimates receives a Category 1 CPT code

The company officially launched its Cleerly ISCHEMIA software for delivering noninvasive evaluations of CCTA exams in early 2024. This update provides a closer look at the software from a billing perspective.

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Over 134,000 US cancer cases went undiagnosed during COVID-19 pandemic’s peak

Cancers of the prostate (17%), female breast (13%), and lung (12%) accounted for the largest share of the tally, experts noted.

Ismail El-Hamamsy, MD, PhD, has been named the new president of the Heart Valve Society

Mount Sinai surgeon named new president of Heart Valve Society

Ismail El-Hamamsy, MD, PhD, said he hopes to spend his time as HVS president focused on fostering collaborations and encouraging innovation.

Radiology AI firm focused on visualizing dense breast tissue raises $1.7M

DeepLook Medical has developed what it claims is the first technology platform for assessing suspicious masses in such clinical scenarios.

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MRI shows brain ‘leakage’ that may explain cognitive decline from long COVID

A team from Ireland identified disruptions to the integrity of the blood vessels in the brains of patients experiencing brain fog due to the disease.

Light-powered 3D imaging system guides vascular surgeries without X-ray

The Philips LumiGuide utilizes a fiber optic guidewire with AI-assisted recognition to map the body arteries with light.

An aortic vascular surgery case being performed with the Philips LumiGuide FORS system. The light-based technology enables catheter navigation and the ability to see the catheters in multiple views with out the need for X-ray imaging in the cath lab.

Philips launches new light-based, radiation-free cath lab imaging system

LumiGuide uses fiber optic realShape (FORS) technology, where light is reflected along an optical fiber inside a guidewire to generate 3D, high-resolution, color images of devices inside a patient’s body

Medical Imaging

FDA issues recall of Philips interventional imaging system due to safety risks

FDA-cleared software increases throughput for flurpiridaz back-to-back rest-stress imaging

A new payer tactic: Using AI to curtail routine radiology claims, after imaging is already delivered

'Promising' new PET agent for brain metastases put on FDA's Fast Track

Cardiac imaging pioneer remembered for his joy and enthusiasm