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. 

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World Health Organization forecasts 77% increase in new cancer cases by 2050

Two years ago, there were roughly 20 million cancer cases. However, population aging and growth are pushing these numbers upward, WHO said. 

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More with less: Department cuts technologists’ wasted time searching for CT supplies by 62%

The University of Utah Health department of radiology recently tackled a quality improvement project to quash wasted minutes spent seeking syringes and other items in storage. 

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FDA awards breakthrough designation to AI-powered tuberculosis diagnostic tool

A rising number of patients in the U.S. are diagnosed with TB, and AI is being deployed to turn the tide.

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Patient sues SimonMed Imaging claiming tech injected her with Valium instead of contrast media prior to MRI

Plaintiff attorneys also allege the sedative was administered in an excessive dose, forcing the woman to go back on anti-seizure meds and delay her fertility treatment. 

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Harvard professor accused of doctoring images used in decades of research

A total of 28 studies have been flagged as potentially fraudulent, with some published as early as 2001.

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Thinner gray matter ribbons signal dementia risk

Researchers examined decade-old MR images from Framingham Heart Study participants to develop their observation.

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Biogen discontinues Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm, once expected to spur surge in imaging use

Screening for the drug necessitated a PET scan, and individuals also required a baseline MRI within one year before treatment, with more to follow. 

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FDA clears mini transducer capable of creating 3D ultrasound images

The X11-4t Mini from Philips Healthcare is 35% smaller than traditional models.