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. 

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AI algorithm effectively repurposes CT scans to screen for 2 key chronic diseases

Experts are hopeful that routine CT scans could serve the dual purpose of screening patients for both osteoporosis and heart disease. 

The universal screening of children for familial hypercholesterolemia can save lives

If familial hypercholesterolemia is not detected and treated early, it can lead to premature heart attacks and heart disease in young patients.

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Hundreds of MRI units affected by FDA Class 1 recall

Failure to address these issues could "cause serious adverse health consequences or death," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently warned providers.  

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Radiology Partners supplements regular breast screenings with as-needed—and AI-aided—cardiology referrals

The nation’s largest radiology practice is introducing an AI-based service that can warn women of looming cardiovascular risk whenever they receive a routine screening mammogram.

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Coroner calls for action after radiology staff scans the wrong patient, fails to catch mistake

A radiology department is in hot water following a case of mistaken identity that resulted in a delayed diagnosis. 

Planmed XFI upright CT scanner

FDA clears world's first upright cone-beam CT scanner

The device is intended for use in orthopedics, where weight-bearing imaging can make a significant difference in diagnosis and treatment.

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How CT colonography compares to other popular colorectal cancer screening options

At the start of 2025, CMS issued a national coverage determination on CTC that led to widespread insurance coverage of the exam. 

Ischemic stroke shown in CT scans. Image courtesy of RSNA

Imaging markers of brain frailty linked to functional outcomes in stroke patients

Such baseline neuroimaging markers could provide clues into how patients will respond to treatment, and thrombolysis in particular.