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.

Johnson & Johnson interventional radiology device faces recall after patient death, FDA says
The voluntary action pertains to certain Cerepak Detachable Coil Systems, used to treat brain aneurysms and other neurovascular abnormalities.
Interventional radiology device startup Stratus Medical raises $10M in Series B financing
The Magnolia, Texas, firm has seen rapid growth in recent years, being named to the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 in 2024 after logging revenue growth of 212% over a three-year period.
App issue triggers voluntary recall of some Siemens Healthineers CT systems
Siemens self-reported a problem with software being inadvertently delivered to U.S. systems when the applications have not yet been cleared for use by the FDA.
World's first 3T MRI dedicated to neonatal imaging earns FDA clearance
The MR system was designed with smaller spaces in mind, enabling installation in or very near NICUs.
Momentum builds as several states propose supplemental breast imaging legislation in 2026
Hawaii is the latest to introduce legislation aimed at closing coverage gaps, following similar action from Alabama, Arizona, California, Rhode Island and South Carolina.

Hologic breast care devices could cause life-threatening complications, FDA warns

UPDATED: BioZorb is FDA cleared for the radiographic marking of soft tissue sites for future procedures such as radiation therapy.

Dozens of Indigenous Canadians file lawsuit against two radiologists over undisclosed study

The plaintiffs claim they were imaged for a liver disease study without giving their consent, or learning of the results.

Philips launches system to hasten stroke care delivery

The Azurion system is designed to swiftly identify stroke-related damage for improved care coordination.

MRI reveals placental oxygenation levels may be linked to fetal brain development

Oxygenation levels not only seem to be a predictor of cortical growth and cognition, but likely childhood behavior as well, the study found.

Class action lawsuit claims radiologists subjected patients to ‘secret’ MRI research

Physician allegedly kept patients in scanners for extra examinations as part of a study evaluating the livers of indigenous peoples.

Sonus Medical systems ultrasound batch manufacturing

Proprietary mobile ultrasound system receives $2.1M in early funding

The remote system can be used anywhere and could provide access for patients in rural communities.

Breast cancer AI ribbon pink artificial intelligence

AI enhances diagnostic accuracy of breast cancer lesions found on ultrasounds

Despite a low 2% to 10% malignancy rate, biopsy is typically recommended when a BI-RADS 4A lesion is discovered in breast tissue.

Joseph Swicklik, RT, Mayo Clinic, demonstrates how to use magic to calm pediatric patients during imaging exams.

Using 'magic' to calm pediatric patients during imaging exams

Joseph Swicklik, RT(R)(CT), Mayo Clinic, says magic tricks can help calm pediatric patients to overcome anxiety and make medical imaging exams run much smoother.

Medical Imaging

Johnson & Johnson interventional radiology device faces recall after patient death, FDA says

Interventional radiology device startup Stratus Medical raises $10M in Series B financing

App issue triggers voluntary recall of some Siemens Healthineers CT systems

World's first 3T MRI dedicated to neonatal imaging earns FDA clearance

Momentum builds as several states propose supplemental breast imaging legislation in 2026