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.

The impact of state-level digital breast tomosynthesis coverage mandates

A total of 17 states have enacted legislation requiring private insurers to cover DBT exams, which has resulted in it being more widely recommended by radiologists.

DBT coverage mandates increase use but have no impact on patients’ out-of-pocket costs

More than a dozen states have required private payers to cover digital breast tomosynthesis, producing a $39 decrease in average price for the exam.

breast radiologist breast cancer mammography

High-profile, $100M mammography trial touts new enrollment milestone

TMIST just recently reached 65,000 participants, surpassing the halfway mark toward its current goal of 128,905, organizers announced recently.

MRI scans link atypical growth of key brain structure during infancy with autism

Experts noted that this overgrowth occurs before the onset of behavioral symptoms associated with autism and can be identified in babies between 6 and 12 months of age.

CT-based radiomics nomogram accurately predicts colorectal cancer prognosis

The study's findings could be used to help clinicians guide treatment decisions for CRC patients, experts suggested in Academic Radiology.

Imaging suggests blood clots are more common in COVID than pneumonia

In a recent study, venous thromboembolisms were detected in those with COVID via multiple imaging modalities at a rate of 16.3% compared to 9.2% in individuals with CAP.

Survey reveals widespread confusion among women about the density of their breasts

The uncertainty among respondents occurred, despite all receiving their mammograms in facilities with density notifications, according to new research.

American College of Radiology loses fight with CMS over ultrasound payment restriction

Despite the denial, ACR said it will continue fighting “misguided proposed edits,” having scored victories a “significant” percentage of the time.

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