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.

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.

Radiopharmaceutical startup raises $56M in series A financing from GE HealthCare, Mayo Clinic

Nucleus RadioPharma will use the money to establish manufacturing facilities—with one located in Rochester, Minnesota, near Mayo—and build new technology for distribution.

Radiology students to run scans on 'mermaid'

A group of radiology students at Northern Kentucky University are conducting an analysis of the remains of a mysterious artifact known as a "Fiji Mermaid."

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.

Medical Imaging

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

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

AI outperforms radiologists at predicting cancer treatment response based on imaging

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

AI for opportunistic osteoporosis screening inks FDA clearance