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.

Man critically injured after wearing metallic chain into MRI suite

Reports indicate that the 61-year-old male entered the room while an exam was being performed on a patient.

Reimbursement for contrast-enhanced mammography is on the rise

New global survey data suggest organizations have not let the lack of reimbursement affect their decision to implement CEM.

Use of imaging guidance during coronary interventions has doubled in recent years

New research, published in The American Journal of Cardiology, uncovers widespread variability in provider preference for image guidance during PCI.

American Society of Echocardiography President David Wiener, MD, FASE, outlined is initiatives for the next year, calling for wider collaboration, sustaining the workforce and better engagement with members.

New ASE president outlines key initiatives in cardiac ultrasound

American Society of Echocardiography President David H. Wiener, MD, said one of his biggest goals is to help the group thrive in the face of ongoing workforce challenges. He also hopes to get new members involved.

Explainable AI spots more cancer on breast MRI

Explainable AI boosts breast cancer detection on MRI

Experts involved in the model's development are hopeful their take on explainable AI can reduce problematic false positive rates common in breast MRI.

Lantheus set to close $750M acquisition of PET agent developer Life Molecular Imaging

LMI is the maker of Neuraceq, a globally approved F-18 positron emission tomography imaging agent used to detect beta-amyloid plaques in patients evaluated for Alzheimer’s.

Doppler ultrasound offers accurate, accessible alternative for diagnosing peripheral artery disease

Experts believe the method could be easily integrated into clinical settings and improve screening for PAD.

AI ups detection of small prostate lesions by nearly 20%

Many experts believe that artifcial intelligence could help address issues with reader variability on prostate MRIs.

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