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 warns Philips after issues arise at multiple manufacturing facilities
Meanwhile, the Amsterdam-based imaging giant said it has already taken action to begin correcting these issues.
FDA accepts application for new Alzheimer’s PET imaging agent from Lantheus
The company is working to commercialize MK-6240, a radiodiagnostic that targets tau protein tangles—a “key hallmark of several neurodegenerative diseases.”
AI predicts interval cancer risk based on negative mammograms
The ability to predict interval cancer risk is intriguing for providers, as these cancers are often more aggressive and have worse prognoses.
Significant variability found in pediatric CT imaging interpretations
Such discordance between pediatric and general radiologists could result in care delays and treatment changes.
VR teaching tool leads to 'significant gains' in procedural skills for IR residents
Experts say implementing VR teaching tools could help address the challenges related to acquiring procedural skills during residency.

ED pivots to virtual radiology service, slashing CT turnaround times and lengths of stay

Syracuse, New York-based Upstate Medical University had previously relied on rad residents to handle initial reads, with attendings finalizing interpretation in the a.m.

COVID-induced neuroinflammation can last 2 years or longer, according to new PET data

These findings are important to consider with regard to patients’ long-term health, as chronic inflammation has been implicated in cognitive decline.

AI outperforms radiologists at predicting cancer treatment response based on imaging

These findings have the potential to change how treatment decisions are made in the future, researchers suggest.

Researchers' testing of industrial dyes could lead to the development of dementia-specific imaging agents

There are dozens of different subtypes of dementia, and it can be a challenge to determine the exact type affecting a patient.

AI for opportunistic osteoporosis screening inks FDA clearance

The tool analyzes routine hip and pelvis X-rays for signs of low bone mineral density.

Radiology providers missing the mark when screening disabled women for breast cancer

Only 43% of women with disabilities receive American Society of Breast Surgeons-recommended mammography screening services, according to a new single-center study.

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Short-term breast cancer risk prediction improves when AI combines imaging with personal info

Understanding which women have the greatest short-term risk could enable providers to implement targeted screening strategies to ensure malignancies are caught at the earliest possible stage.

Medicare proposal eliminates plan to make CT radiation-related quality measure mandatory in 2027

The measure evaluates the proportion of scans that exceed certain thresholds for image noise or radiation dose across 18 categories.

Medical Imaging

FDA warns Philips after issues arise at multiple manufacturing facilities

FDA accepts application for new Alzheimer’s PET imaging agent from Lantheus

AI predicts interval cancer risk based on negative mammograms

Significant variability found in pediatric CT imaging interpretations

VR teaching tool leads to 'significant gains' in procedural skills for IR residents