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.

Earlier treatment with Pluvicto may be beneficial for patients with hormone-sensitive prostate cancer
The drug has shown a “clinically meaningful benefit” in these patients, suggesting its potential as an earlier treatment option than previously thought, Novartis reports.
Cardiologist became paralyzed after wearing heavy aprons in the cath lab for decades—but he fought back
Dean J. Kereiakes, MD, was left paralyzed after battling severe orthopedic issues for his entire career. Back in the cath lab after a long recovery, he is now stressing the importance of workplace safety among interventional cardiologists.
Time in nature changes kids' brains on a structural level, imaging data show
New findings published in Biological Psychiatry provide insight into the connection between time spent outside and improvements in neurodevelopment.
Calcified carotid plaques more likely to rupture than previously believed, MRI findings suggest
Ruptured plaques can lead to the formation of blood clots that significantly increase the risk of stroke.
ChatGPT excels at assessing breast pain symptoms, deciding if patients require imaging
This task could potentially be performed by a member of the radiology scheduling team with oversight by a clinical nurse navigator.

OSU researchers studying ability of silver nanoparticles to enhance medical imaging

Why researchers believe silver nanoparticles could 'revolutionize' medical imaging

Researchers at Oregon State University are working on developing a way to make contrast agents more targeted.

AI spots contralateral cancer post-mastectomy

AI ups breast cancer detection post-mastectomy

Even with thorough treatment and surgery, women with a personal history of breast cancer are at increased risk of developing second cancers in the future.

Radiology groups spar over certificate-of-need application for $1.7M new MRI scanner

Diagnostic Imaging of Southbury recently asked for permission to buy a second MR system, with its first currently operating at 120% capacity.

AI tool has 'untapped potential' for diagnosing and managing multiple sclerosis

The tool extracts brain region and white matter lesion volumes from any MRI of the brain, even less specialized sequences not traditionally used in the diagnosis or management of MS.

Case of cardiac arrest during MRI highlights importance of patient monitoring

It is estimated that the patient was in cardiac arrest for 10 minutes before his deteriorating condition was noticed by the technologist.

New AI-enabled platform could be 'game changer' for opportunistic screening in women

The platform was designed to enhance the early detection of health conditions known to affect women in their 40s and older, including breast cancer, cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis.

Routine IR procedure could treat endometriosis.

Routine interventional procedure may present new endometriosis treatment option

Known to be extremely painful at times, many women with endometriosis consider flare-ups of the condition to be debilitating.

Bill that would require providers report extravasations of radioactive drugs is back on the House floor

Patient advocacy groups say the proposal "is common-sense legislation that will protect patients."

Medical Imaging

Earlier treatment with Pluvicto may be beneficial for patients with hormone-sensitive prostate cancer

Cardiologist became paralyzed after wearing heavy aprons in the cath lab for decades—but he fought back

Time in nature changes kids' brains on a structural level, imaging data show

Calcified carotid plaques more likely to rupture than previously believed, MRI findings suggest

ChatGPT excels at assessing breast pain symptoms, deciding if patients require imaging