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.

Shoulder ultrasound effectively detects insulin resistance, even before abnormal labs
POCUS could represent a quick, easy and affordable way to detect signs of insulin resistance before it progresses into diabetes, researchers suggest.
Contrast-enhanced mammography significantly improves early cancer detection
New trial results suggest CEM could enhance breast cancer detection beyond DBT exams when patients are faced with barriers to obtaining an MRI.
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.

Is scanning the axilla during diagnostic breast ultrasound necessary?

Experts recently questioned the necessity of scanning the axilla region during diagnostic breast ultrasound, as new data indicate that it is minimally beneficial for cancer detection.

Portable MRI achieves 'immense success' in study of critically ill children

Results from the world’s first study on the use of portable MRI equipment during pediatric ECMO therapy were published April 4 in Critical Care.

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Cardiologists find AI to be more accurate than sonographers at interpreting echocardiograms

Overall, cardiologists made corrections to 16.8% of AI-generated assessments and 27.2% of sonographer assessments.

PET/MRI of FAPI radiotracer uptake in Crohn's disease

New imaging technique could change how Crohn's disease is treated

The FAPI radiotracer experts used in this research can bind specifically to the connective tissue cells that cause intestinal wall fibrosis common to Crohn's disease.

Investors bet big on startup offering a ‘radiology department in a box’

OXOS Medical has ballooned its fundraising total to $45M, with Parkway Venture and Intel Capital leading the way, leaders announced.

Follow-up adherence affected by how and when imaging orders are placed

These are factors that healthcare systems can and should control, experts recently suggested in a new JACR paper.

Deductibles discourage patients from receiving recommended imaging, new survey charges

Such behaviors may lead to delays in cancer diagnosis and treatment and adverse outcomes, experts wrote Tuesday in Radiology.

Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration: How the latest MRI data describe the condition

Although rare, SIRVA made its way into headlines following the widespread rollout of COVID vaccines. This prompted a renewed push among the medical community to better define the side effect.

Medical Imaging

Shoulder ultrasound effectively detects insulin resistance, even before abnormal labs

Contrast-enhanced mammography significantly improves early cancer detection

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