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.

Earlier treatment with Pluvicto may be beneficial for patients with hormone-sensitive prostate cancer
The drug has shown a “clinically meaningful benefit” in these patients, suggesting its potential as an earlier treatment option than previously thought, Novartis reports.
Cardiologist became paralyzed after wearing heavy aprons in the cath lab for decades—but he fought back
Dean J. Kereiakes, MD, was left paralyzed after battling severe orthopedic issues for his entire career. Back in the cath lab after a long recovery, he is now stressing the importance of workplace safety among interventional cardiologists.
Time in nature changes kids' brains on a structural level, imaging data show
New findings published in Biological Psychiatry provide insight into the connection between time spent outside and improvements in neurodevelopment.
Calcified carotid plaques more likely to rupture than previously believed, MRI findings suggest
Ruptured plaques can lead to the formation of blood clots that significantly increase the risk of stroke.
ChatGPT excels at assessing breast pain symptoms, deciding if patients require imaging
This task could potentially be performed by a member of the radiology scheduling team with oversight by a clinical nurse navigator.

What mycoplasma pneumonia looks like on imaging.

Mycoplasma pneumonia: Experts highlight imaging findings linked to the pediatric diagnosis

Following a recent surge of mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia cases, experts have issued new guidance to help providers quickly identify and treat the condition, with imaging playing a prominent role.

AI not currently safe to use as a standalone reader in breast cancer screenings.

AI 'not safe' to be implemented as a solo reader for breast cancer screening exams

Despite the great progress that has been made toward the clinical implementation of AI, new data caution against trusting the technology as a single reader in certain settings.

FDA announces recall of Medtronic interventional radiology devices after 17 injuries, 4 deaths

One product is being pulled from the market, and the other is receiving updated instructions for use.

Prostate cancer radiotherapy timeline can be safely shortened

Isodose moderately hypofractionated radiotherapy allows patients to undergo just 4-5 weeks of treatment, compared to conventional therapy that can take around 8.

Annual lung cancer screening adherence drops after initial exam, underlining need for intervention

“Focusing on programmatic resources in the first follow-up period may provide a significant return on investment," experts write in JAMA Network Open.

Researchers track dopamine receptors to study its impact on cognitive function.

New PET study offers insight into how dopamine drives executive function

These findings could help guide the development of new treatments for psychiatric and neurological disorders.

MRI-based Node-RADS effectively improves staging of head and neck cancer

Use of the scoring system could offer providers valuable preoperative insight and help guide them in surgical decisions.

Bracco updates HeartSee coronary flow capacity software with new diagnostic features

Clinicians have been using HeartSee to diagnose and treat coronary artery disease since the technology first debuted back in 2018. These latest updates, set to roll out to existing users, are designed to improve diagnostic performance and user access.

Medical Imaging

Earlier treatment with Pluvicto may be beneficial for patients with hormone-sensitive prostate cancer

Cardiologist became paralyzed after wearing heavy aprons in the cath lab for decades—but he fought back

Time in nature changes kids' brains on a structural level, imaging data show

Calcified carotid plaques more likely to rupture than previously believed, MRI findings suggest

ChatGPT excels at assessing breast pain symptoms, deciding if patients require imaging