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. 

Algorithm performs at expert level when distinguishing between benign and malignant ovarian tumors

Experts involved with the study suggested that these findings could be beneficial in the future of ovarian tumor assessment by providing clinical decision making support.

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Pre-treatment chest CT features can predict overall survival in lung cancer patients

The noncancerous imaging features obtained before radiation therapy could be used in the future to help guide treatment decisions for these patients, experts suggested.

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DBT-based radiomics nomogram predicts lymphovascular invasion in breast cancer patients

The DBT-based combined radiomic nomogram achieved a specificity of nearly 95% when predicting lymphovascular invasion, which was higher than other clinical predictive models. 

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.

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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. 

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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.