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.

High resolution DBT exams enhance early cancer detection
Recent advances in imaging technology have built on the momentum DBT utilization has created for early diagnoses.
Industry partnership set to advance research on theranostics
The deal will create a Therapy Command Center to support the study and use of theranostics across Massachusetts General Hospital and its affiliated centers in bordering states.
SNMMI unveils its 2025 Image of the Year
The designation was awarded to a research team from China, who analyzed the efficacy of a novel radiotracer developed to target expression of the PD-L1 protein in suspected head and neck cancers.
AAA detection gets boost from commercially available AI algorithm
The opportunistic screening helps identify patients in need of monitoring and/or intervention without disrupting workflows.
AMA resolution backs expanded low-dose CT screenings for lung cancer, heart risk
Dana Smetherman, MD, CEO of the American College of Radiology, discusses the policy, which urges for more robust promotion of low-dose CT as a public health tool.

Study links MRI findings with mental health disorders

Based on imaging, researchers suggested that gray matter volume could be a predictive marker of outcomes in mental health disorders, such as depression.

Risks of stroke and heart attack increase with larger thoracic aortic diameter, research shows

Results from multi-detector CT scans revealed that women in particular appeared to be more susceptible to faster deterioration of the aging aorta.

FDA warns providers about potential misuse of imaging-based software for stroke triage

Physicians may not be aware of such devices' intended use, with potential for misdiagnosis resulting in patient injury or death, the agency announced.

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New imaging technique could provide cheaper alternative to costly PET scanners

Resource-challenged providers in rural areas and elsewhere may not always have access to this technology, given the hefty price tag, experts wrote Monday.

FDA clears device to aid in breast localization during imaging-guided biopsy

Merit Medical Systems claims its system is the first wire-free solution providers can deploy during such MRI-based procedures.

New mobile low-field MRI scanner inches closer to increasing imaging access in rural communities

It takes only five minutes for the portable MRI system, "Scan-a-van," to start scanning after arriving at patients' homes.

Better neuroimaging guidelines could save practices millions, research shows

In the study, MRI scans were responsible for 70% of neuroimaging spending, despite accounting for only 25% of completed exams.

Imaging industry advocate slams feds’ failure to address PET coverage gap in recent ruling

The Society for Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging expressed "strong opposition" following CMS' decision, arguing there is no evidence to support limiting pay for such scans.

Medical Imaging

High resolution DBT exams enhance early cancer detection

Industry partnership set to advance research on theranostics

SNMMI unveils its 2025 Image of the Year

AAA detection gets boost from commercially available AI algorithm

AMA resolution backs expanded low-dose CT screenings for lung cancer, heart risk