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. 

Interventional radiologist radiology IR genicular artery embolization surgery

Society of Interventional Radiology joins others in urging Medicare payment for high-cost disposables

The resolution urges the AMA to advocate for separate payment for certain services using supplies priced above $500, as well as those containing high-cost equipment. 

John Simon, MD, CEO of SimonMed Imaging, said imaging had greatly advanced for noninvasive detection of disease and it may be time for imaging to play a greater role in annual physicals, and especially in executive physical exams.

Should more imaging be included in physicals?

John Simon, MD, CEO of SimonMed Imaging, says imaging has considerably advanced for noninvasive detection of disease and it may be time for it to play a greater role in annual physicals, especially in executive physical exams.
 

6-minute MRI can diagnose multiple sclerosis

6-minute MRI matches lumbar puncture's accuracy in diagnosing multiple sclerosis

The use of MRI and the “rule of 6” could significantly reduce the number of patients requiring lumbar punctures to diagnose the neurological condition.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

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. 

Lung cancer screening stethoscope

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.

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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.