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.

Medicare opts not to make CT radiation-related quality measure mandatory in 2027
The measure evaluates the proportion of scans that exceed certain thresholds for image noise or radiation dose across 18 categories.
Emphysema on baseline lung cancer CT a sign of future mortality risk
“Lung cancer screening shouldn’t just be looking for nodules. That’s a small part of what we see on the CT scan.”
Key trends in nuclear cardiology take center stage at ASNC 2025
Wael Jaber, MD, chair of the 2025 American Society of Nuclear Cardiology annual meeting, shared some key takeaways from the conference. “This is no longer just about imaging for coronary disease," he explained. "Nuclear cardiology now helps guide therapy across a wide range of conditions."
Lantheus misled investors about blockbuster imaging agent, class action lawsuit claims
Plaintiff attorneys claim the Massachusetts-based company shattered the competitive position of Pylarify, a PET imaging agent for prostate cancer.
GE HealthCare to acquire Alzheimer’s imaging AI firm Icometrix
Founded in 2011 and based in Belgium, the AI firm offers the first software for automating brain assessments needed to administer disease therapies from Biogen and Eli Lilly.

Florida passes bill requiring insurers to cover supplemental breast imaging

Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed S.B. 158 into law following its approval by the Florida legislature, while Ohio lawmakers also have proposed a similar bill.

Single CT scan all it takes for new deep learning model to predict lung cancer risk

Experts believe the model could improve risk stratification and offer patients more personalized screening strategies.

New imaging recommendations included in updated TBI assessment criteria

Imaging will play a prominent role in a new framework recently developed to better diagnose the severity of brain injuries.

Video interview with Gregg Fonarow, MD, explaining the success of the AHA Get With The Guidelines-Stroke program, during AHA 2024.

Stroke care continues to evolve thanks to AI, cardiologists and more

Gregg Fonarow, MD, discussed the American Heart Association's stroke guidelines, the growing influence of AI and much more.

Fast breast MRI protocol cuts scan times up to 80% while maintaining accuracy

"Shorter reading and scan times may allow implementation of MRI in national screening programs, making it available for all women," one expert says.

Philips launches clinical trial to study feasibility of ultra-low dose PCI procedures

Philips trial to test feasibility of reducing radiation during coronary interventions

The Philips Azurion interventional imaging system was recently updated with new ultralow dose technology that is said to reduce X-ray exposure by up to 50% during coronary procedures.

John Simon, MD, CEO of SimonMed Imaging, one of the largest U.S. outpatient medical imaging providers and physician radiology practices, is a big advocate for whole-body MRI screening, but there are some radiologists who are against this type of screening. He offered a comprehensive look at whole-body screenings.

SimonMed Imaging CEO discusses why his radiology practice offers elective whole-body MRIs

John Simon, MD, is a big advocate for these elective exams, but the American College of Radiology and some members of the specialty oppose this practice.

CT scanner screens for cardiovascular disease and lung cancer with single image.

FDA clears cardiac CT scanner for low-dose lung cancer screening

The scanner can complete two life-saving imaging acquisitions with a single pass.

Medical Imaging

Medicare opts not to make CT radiation-related quality measure mandatory in 2027

Emphysema on baseline lung cancer CT a sign of future mortality risk

Key trends in nuclear cardiology take center stage at ASNC 2025

Lantheus misled investors about blockbuster imaging agent, class action lawsuit claims

GE HealthCare to acquire Alzheimer’s imaging AI firm Icometrix