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.

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New AI tool could expedite treatment decisions for glioblastoma patients

The method utilizes findings from PET/MR imaging to differentiate between changes in tissue owed to treatment versus tumor progression.

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New liquid embolic agent for hypervascular tumors gains FDA’s premarket approval

Instylla's Embrace Hydrogel Embolic System minimizes bleeding risks during the embolization of hypervascular tumors in the peripheral arteries.

New Lantern's AI-enabled additions aimed at streamlining mammo and PET workflows

The San Francisco-based company says the updates will accelerate radiology workflows by removing administrative burdens and freeing up radiologists to spend more time reviewing imaging exams instead.

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When it comes to image-guided ablations, the most cost-effective modality is also the least effective option

Ablation therapy used to treat hepatocellular carcinoma requires image guidance, which is usually done via ultrasound, CT or MRI.

The Ventric Health Vivio AI system screens for elevated left ventricular end-diastolic pressure, or filling pressure (LVEDP) quickly with a a five-minute, noninvasive test using a blood pressure cuff, single-lead Bluetooth-enabled ECG, and proprietary algorithm. This can be performed in a single primary care office visit.

Algorithm brings early heart failure screening to primary care office visits

Most patients are first diagnosed with heart failure in an emergency room or hospital, when their symptoms are already severe. This advanced algorithm could change all that by opening up screening to many more patients.

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MRI findings may signal patients' receptiveness to different mental health treatment methods

Differences in connectivity patterns could reveal which patients are most likely to respond positively to self-guided therapy.

High-dose CT scans have significantly increased in recent years

Despite numerous advances in scanner technology, many patients are being exposed to higher amounts of radiation during CT exams than in the past.

Rural hospital bolsters CT services, cuts costs with remote radiologic technologists

Dahl Memorial Healthcare, Ekalaka, Montana, can now offer computed tomography for a broader range of hours including evenings and weekends without paying for “costly” temps.

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