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.

ChatGPT's medical advice may be deterring women from necessary imaging
The LLM’s responses can be misleading in certain situations, which could be problematic for patients who trust the medical advice it provides.
Tau tangles on PET scans may signal impending cognitive decline in asymptomatic individuals
New data highlight the significance of tau-positive imaging in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
Signs of Alzheimer's evident on imaging up to 15 years prior to symptom onset in Down syndrome population
By identifying these structural changes prior to the onset of symptomatic neurodegeneration, providers may be able to initiate preventive therapies sooner.
Bristol Myers Squibb will pay $350M-plus to add prostate cancer imaging agent
Subsidiary RayzeBio has inked a definitive deal to license the worldwide rights for the drug from Philochem, a Swiss biotechnology firm.
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.

Most women fail to recognize signs of breast cancer, a third are confused by screening guidelines

Results of a survey from Ohio State University show the public needs a lot more education on breast cancer facts.

Video of David Hur discussing how to overcome technical challenges in cardiac CT, which he presented on in sessions at SCCT 2023.

Overcoming technical challenges in cardiac CT

David Hur, MD, director of structural heart disease/interventional imaging at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System, and an assistant professor of medicine at Yale, explains the technical challenges encountered in cardiac computed tomography (CT) and how to overcome them.

Less than half of adults recognize most common symptoms associated with breast cancer, new survey finds

Few of those polled believe they are at risk of developing the disease, according to new research from the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Multidisciplinary quality improvement initiative significantly improves on-time starts for cardiac MRI

Such delays can result in longer patient fasts, extended wait times, and poor synchronization of anesthesia induction, researchers detailed in JACR.

Radiology experts score $4.6M grant to develop liquid biopsy technology for early lung cancer detection

“The goal is to create a blood test that can be used in clinics to complement CT imaging assessment of lung nodules for cancer risk," UCLA radiologist Denise Aberle noted.

Robert Hendel, MD, Tulane University and former ASNC president, explains the pressing business aspects of nuclear cardiology and why ASNC included business management sessions at its 2023 annual meeting. #ASNC #ASNC23 #ASNC2023

Business considerations in the modern nuclear cardiology practice

Robert Hendel, MD, discussed everything from declining reimbursements in cardiology to prior authorization policies in an exclusive new interview.

CMS removes national coverage determination for beta-amyloid PET, expanding access to vital imaging exam

Eliminating the previous “coverage with evidence development” requirement allows local MACs to dictate payment for such exams.

University of Chicago imaging startup scores $10M from Swiss investment firm

Clarix Imaging has created a “state of the art,” point-of-care platform that allows radiologists to assess surgical specimens in real time.

Medical Imaging

ChatGPT's medical advice may be deterring women from necessary imaging

Tau tangles on PET scans may signal impending cognitive decline in asymptomatic individuals

Signs of Alzheimer's evident on imaging up to 15 years prior to symptom onset in Down syndrome population

Bristol Myers Squibb will pay $350M-plus to add prostate cancer imaging agent

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