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. 

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Breast cancer is overdiagnosed in 15% of screenings

Breast cancer overdiagnosis rates are down from previous estimates, but still occur in 1 of every 7 screenings, new research indicates.

The most popular radiology business stories in February 2022 included several lawsuits pertaining to imaging centers and radiology companies and a new study suggesting not to delay mammograms in women who were recently vaccinated against COVID-19.

Top Radiology Business stories in February 2022

These are the most popular stories on Radiology Business in February, based on reader page views for the month. 

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Specialized ultrasound can accurately detect prostate cancer, new research shows

Ultrasound pinpointed 4.3% fewer prostate cancers in comparison to multiparametric MRI, according to new research published in Lancet Oncology.

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MRI features uncover differences between the brains of autistic girls and boys

Scientists believe their findings could inform the development of gender-specific diagnosis and treatment strategies for the disorder, according to research published the British Journal of Psychiatry.

CT scan showing lung cancer nodules with measurements of each nodule to track growth or regression from treatment. Image courtesy of RSNA

ACR outlines changes in Medicare lung cancer screening coverage

The American College of Radiology recently released a detailed summary of the National Coverage Determination related to screening for lung cancer with low dose CT.

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Influential pediatric radiologist dies at 89

William Northway Jr., MD, is credited for discovering bronchopulmonary dysplasia on the chest x-rays of premature infants. His research also led to the condition's treatment.

'Pandemic brain': PET/MRI images reveal how COVID's impact is felt by non-infected individuals

A new analysis in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity shows that no one is immune to the effects of the ongoing pandemic. 

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Deep learning-based reconstruction reduces pediatric CT dose by 54%, maintains image quality

Researchers used three different reconstruction techniques to compare how lower dose CT scans would impact image quality for pediatric patients.