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.

New iron-based imaging agent significantly improves brain tumor visualization
Ferumoxytol is used primarily in medications that treat anemia, but the FDA recently cleared it for deployment in brain imaging as well.
AI reduces readers' kidney lesion interpretation times by over 30%
The tool also can be used on contrasted abdominal scans completed for other clinical indications, addressing suspicious lesions before they worsen.
Nvidia sees major shift in radiology to AI agents and new autonomous imaging systems
“Physical AI agents being able to actually deliver some of these services—all the way into robotic surgery—this is where we're going to see this next chapter of medicine be written,” said Kimberly Powell, vice president and general manager of healthcare at Nvidia.
Scoring system outperforms standard radiology reports for predicting soft tissue tumor malignancy
The Soft-Tissue Tumor Reporting and Data System (ST-RADS) is an MRI framework that was designed to assess the risk of soft tissue tumors and help providers in managing the finding.
Mindfulness improves brain connectivity, MRI data show
Mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques combine meditation, bodily awareness exercises and yoga to temper stress and anxiety.

Brains are getting bigger—and risk of dementia could be declining

MRI data from the Framingham Heart Study shows an increase in brain volume and surface area over a 40-year timeframe.

Expedited g-tube placement cuts costs and LOS in head and neck cancer patients

There were no statistical differences in overall complication rates between the traditional and expedited groups, but there were marked savings and shorter hospital stays.

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FDA assisting with new imaging 'marketplace' designed to improve AI

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health has launched a survey for stakeholders to provide input on the project’s development.

Congress advances crucial cancer screening-related bill supported by American College of Radiology

The House Energy and Commerce Committee has favorably reported on the Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act.

Hospital, museum team up to CT scan dinosaur bones

The images will not only provide new scientific data, they will also serve as a digital backup of fragile fossils.

Portion of patients undergoing CTA for headache or dizziness soars 67% while positivity rate plummets

That’s according to new research out of the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute, published in Internal and Emergency Medicine.

Q&A: MRI accidents are rare, preventable—but safety standardization and certification are key

Emanuel Kanal, MD, founded the American Board of MR Safety to help develop safety standards for MR practices and to certify practitioners.

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SIR 2024: First-of-its-kind clinical trial announced for treatment of chronic pelvic pain

The Embolize Trial will test multiple procedures and assess any reduction in pain scores and medication usage.

Medical Imaging

New iron-based imaging agent significantly improves brain tumor visualization

AI reduces readers' kidney lesion interpretation times by over 30%

Nvidia sees major shift in radiology to AI agents and new autonomous imaging systems

Scoring system outperforms standard radiology reports for predicting soft tissue tumor malignancy

Mindfulness improves brain connectivity, MRI data show