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. 

More than 5,600 cardiac ultrasound measurements are now automated using artificial intelligence in the new Siemens Acuson Origin echocardiography system. It is the first echo system to use AI to help automate and anticipate next actions to greatly speed workfor and increase reproducibility between sonographers. Photo by Dave Fornell at ESC 2023

Cardiovascular ultrasound innovations being showcased at ASE 2024 meeting

New cardiac ultrasound advances, from AI to completely study workflow, new 3D/4D catheters, virtual reality simulators, to robot-assisted ultrasound, will be presented on the expo floor of ASE 2024 this weekend in Portland.

Imaging study reveals 'significant deformities' in lungs of some COVID patients

These changes could have long-lasting implications for lung function, authors of the new study warn.

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Applying Node-RADS to breast MRI exams improves staging

The scoring system has shown great utility in predicting lymph node invasion in various cancers, but until recently, its use in patients with breast cancer had not been thoroughly explored. 

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Hundreds hit Capitol Hill to press Congress for breast imaging payment reform

Those involved want lawmakers to pass three already-proposed bills aimed at improving access to breast MRI, ultrasound and other services. 

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Imaging research suggests Viagra could slow or prevent vascular dementia

A new study suggests sildenafil, known by its brand name Viagra, can improve cerebrovascular function and minimize the risk of cognitive impairment caused by small vessel disease. 

AI assistance improve prostate cancer margin definition

AI assistance yields prostate cancer margins 45x more accurate than those defined by rads alone

Even among the most seasoned urologists and radiologists, artificial intelligence software significantly improves prostate cancer mapping.

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Radiologist's 'crucial' actions help save teenager's life following shark attack

A radiologist was among the numerous good Samaritans who helped prevent the terrifying incident along 30A beach in Florida last weekend from turning deadly.

lung cancer screening

New data underline importance of expanding Medicaid to address poor lung cancer screening uptake

“Also needed are institutional and societal efforts to address LCS capacity, including screening infrastructure investments and quality benchmarking," experts wrote in JAMA Internal Medicine