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.

Radiologists remain dominant specialty for key clot-busting procedure, with opportunity for expansion
Cardiologists recorded the biggest overall uptick in claims at roughly 185%, according to research published Thursday in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
Hospital lobby strongly urges Medicare to delay model targeting ‘wasteful’ radiology services
The American Medical Association also recently held a webinar about WISeR to share key details with physicians.
MRI findings could hint at early development of CTE
Currently, chronic traumatic encephalopathy can only be diagnosed post-mortem via brain tissue assessment during an autopsy.
Mammography services suspended at 2 hospitals following ACR review
A news release indicates the suspensions are due to breast images not meeting the college's clinical quality standards.
FDA warns Philips after issues arise at multiple manufacturing facilities
Meanwhile, the Amsterdam-based imaging giant said it has already taken action to begin correcting these issues.

AI as a second reader outperforms radiologists

New research published in Lancet Digital Health details the improved cancer detection rates achieved when AI serves as a second reader.

Hospital suspends mammography services due to staffing shortage

Local officials are describing the matter as "a deeply regrettable situation."

PSMA PET/CT scans can identify prostate cancer patients most likely to benefit from salvage radiotherapy

A new study is the first to show that men with biochemically recurrent prostate cancer who undergo PSMA PET/CT prior to salvage therapy have improved survival rates.

Seth Baum, MD, FACC, FACPM, FAHA, FNLA, FASPC, Chairman of the Board for the Family Heart Foundation, past president of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology, clinical affiliate professor of biomedical science at Florida Atlantic University, and chief medical officer of Flourish Research, explains why testing for familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) and elevated Lipoprotein(a) could be critical to identify more patients with elevated risk of cardiac events, but have their LDL well controlled.

Lipoprotein(a) tests could transform patient care—is it time for universal screening?

"Lp(a) represents the most important potential potential paradigm shift in cardiovascular disease prevention that we'll experience over the next five to 10 years," Seth Baum, MD, explained in a new interview.

MRI findings hold clues for treating alcohol use disorder

Researchers say their findings suggest that medications that increase prefrontal dopamine "are an important lead to pursue.”

Supplemental breast imaging payment eligibility criteria may be leaving some women behind

"Addressing each disparity will require multiple interventions with concerted efforts from lawmakers, lobbyists, scientists and clinicians," experts charge.

Cook Medical hopes new iMRI division could be ‘game changer’ for interventional radiology

The Bloomington, Indiana-based vendor is betting big on MRI's use in image-guided care, touting its ability to cut radiation exposure while bolstering precision.

AI ultrasound software accurately predicts expectant mothers' delivery timelines

Experts involved in its development describe the model's capabilities as “a major milestone” in women’s health.

Medical Imaging

Radiologists remain dominant specialty for key clot-busting procedure, with opportunity for expansion

Hospital lobby strongly urges Medicare to delay model targeting ‘wasteful’ radiology services

MRI findings could hint at early development of CTE

Mammography services suspended at 2 hospitals following ACR review

FDA warns Philips after issues arise at multiple manufacturing facilities