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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UCLA launches ‘first of its kind’ new standalone Department of Nuclear Medicine and Theranostics

“Becoming an independent department elevates this work and strengthens UCLA’s role in shaping the future of precision health," said the department's new acting chairman. 

RapidAI's opportunistic aortic management tool earns FDA clearance

FDA clears RapidAI's opportunistic aortic management tool

The solution can assess the aorta on any CT scan that offers visualization of it, including post-treatment and unenhanced noncontrast studies. 

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New data highlight 'systemic inconsistencies' in documentation of contrast reactions

Although uncommon and typically not life-threatening, hypersensitivity reactions have increased in recent decades alongside the significant rise in CT use. 

The new cardiac PET radiotracer flurpiridaz F-18 is posed to be a major game changer and will likely lead to increased adoption of cardiac PET.

Largest network of private cardiology groups in US to deploy GE HealthCare's cardiac PET tracer

One of the tracer’s more significant advantages is its extended half-life of 109 minutes—significantly longer than other currently available PET MPI imaging agents.

Canon Medical is launching new X-ray advances at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2025 annual meeting. This includes the advanced artificial intelligence Clear-IQ technology to boost diagnostic image quality of low-dose images, and the new Adora DRFi low-dose fluoroscopy system. Canon will also highlight the patented technology built into its premium mobile X-ray solution, the SOLTUS 500.

Canon shows new X-ray imaging advances at RSNA 2025

Sponsored by Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.

Canon Medical is launching new X-ray advances at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2025 annual meeting.

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Medicare picks participants for WISeR model, including radiologist-owned tech company

Oklahoma will use Humata Health, a firm founded by “recovering radiologist” Jeremy Friese, MD, who said he had grown frustrated with the struggles of prior authorization. 

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Some PET exams may be overutilized in oncology

 In 2020 alone, there were more than 2 million 18F-FDG PET/CT scans conducted in the United States.

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CT colonography the most cost-effective cancer screening option for many

Findings from the Neiman Health Policy Institute and Northwell Health indicate that CTC is especially beneficial for underserved populations.