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.

Bayer seeks FDA approval for gadoquatrane, its latest low-dose GBCA
The investigational agent uses 60% less gadolinium without sacrificing image quality, according to recent clinical trial findings.
ChatGPT's medical advice may be deterring women from necessary imaging
The LLM’s responses may be misleading in certain situations, which could pose problems 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.

Nanox shares up 63% after scoring FDA clearance for new imaging system

The Nanox.ARC utilizes novel, cold-cathode X-ray tubes and charges physicians using a “pay per scan” business model.

AI algorithm reduces metal artifacts on CT imaging of metallic implants

This is the first study to use paired, real-world clinical CT images to evaluate deep learning-based artifact reduction techniques.

Radioactive substances unnecessary in new method for measuring brain glucose metabolism

Rather than administering radiolabeled glucose for exams, imagers give patients a small amount of a harmless glucose solution that is said to be equivalent to a can of a carbonated drink.

X-ray photon trajectory during the simulation phantom study from the side and top views. Due to scattering of the X-rays when they hit the lower end of the patient bed, exposure in mainly to the lower body of the interventional echocardiographer performing transesophageal echocardiography. The green lines are the scattered photon trajectories calculated by Monte Carlo simulation in the study.

Radiation exposure in the cath lab: Tracking the impact on interventional echocardiographers

Researchers found that echocardiographers in the cath lab are exposed to high doses of radiation on the right half of their body, especially the waist and lower body.

American College of Radiology issues heads-up on possible payment denials at certain facility types

ACR is urging providers who encounter such denials to contact their local Medicare Administrative Contractor and consults related CMS documents.

Prenuvo's newest location in New York City.

Cindy Crawford-backed startup offering whole-body MRIs for $2,499 marks ‘significant milestone’

Prenuvo just opened its first imaging center in New York City and is aiming to double its number of locations by the end of 2023.

ACR applauds FDA about-face on use of iodinated contrast in children

The update marks a change from the FDA's stance on the topic last year.

Accessibility, reimbursement and other issues limit uptake of PET/CT among oncologists, survey reveals

Difficulty obtaining PET/CT scans was reported by 55% of respondents, with 21% citing this as the greatest barrier in treating classic Hodgkin lymphoma.

Medical Imaging

Bayer seeks FDA approval for gadoquatrane, its latest low-dose GBCA

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