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.

Do radiologists see how the hair styles of Black and brown people impact imaging exams?

The Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance applauded two new CPT Category III codes for myocardial blood flow reserve (MBFR) assessments.

The artificial intelligence-powered aid is for educational and training purposes only.

The technique was successful in a proof-of-concept animal study, but human trials are a long way off.

“CT scan” was the third most-searched term among healthcare consumers, and “ultrasound” was No. 4, according to Fair Health.

Patients with such impediments also are more likely to present to practices with late-stage disease, experts detailed in JAMA Network Open.

Researchers from the University of Michigan scanned 52 patients at multiple field strengths to make the comparison.

The Los Angeles-based provider and its AI division, DeepHealth, recently assessed the skills of 18 physicians using their custom-built software.