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.

Company building novel portable stroke MR imaging platform seeks investors
New Zealand-based Wellumio in January announced its expansion into the U.S., laying the groundwork for local clinical trials to test its device.
Breast ultrasound finding may signal invasive cancer, research suggests
Though this finding is relatively uncommon, it is expected that the BI-RADS 6th edition ultrasound lexicon will include it as a feature associated with malignancy.
AI model nearly halves false positive rates for lung cancer CT screenings
Reducing false positives could decrease the frequency of unnecessary procedures, lower the associated costs and also ease patient anxiety concerning CT results.
A robot may soon be handling patients' ultrasounds in a Wisconsin health system
The machine will be operated remotely by a sonographer who has been trained to conduct remote ultrasound exams.
ED pivots to virtual radiology service, slashing CT turnaround times and lengths of stay
Syracuse, New York-based Upstate Medical University had previously relied on rad residents to handle initial reads, with attendings finalizing interpretation in the a.m.

New data on false positive rates for DBT and DM screenings

Digital breast tomosynthesis exams produce fewer false positive results than standard two-dimensional mammography, though not substantially, experts shared recently in JAMA Open Network.

Radiologists should be mindful of extracolonic findings on CTC scans of cancer patients

Extracolonic findings observed on computed tomography colonography scans of cancer patients might identify undetected malignancies more often than previously thought, according to a new study in Clinical Imaging.

Lung damage appears to persist one year after COVID-19 pneumonia, new CT study reveals

It is unclear if imaging abnormalities represent persistent scarring, and whether they may regress over time or lead to pulmonary fibrosis, experts wrote in Radiology.

New radiotracer that detects prostate cancer recurrence produces 'stunning' results

The research focused on a radiopharmaceutical that contains the isotope zirconium 89, which has a significantly longer half-life compared to gallium-68-labelled PSMA ligands.

AI shows promise as a second reader for breast cancer detection

A commercial artificial intelligence system correctly identified nearly 88% of screen-detected cancers and 45% of interval cancers, according to a major study published in Radiology.

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AI assists radiologists in detecting fractures, improves workflow

Research published recently in Radiology found comparable sensitivity and specificity between artificial intelligence and clinicians for fracture detection.

PET scans spot brain abnormalities in long COVID patients

For 47% of patients with long COVID symptoms, brain PET scans identified mild to moderate or severe hypometabolic patterns.

Digital breast tomosynthesis does not substantially reduce the risk of false-positive screening results

Findings from a new JAMA study highlight the importance of patient-provider discussions when determining screening interval and modality.

Medical Imaging

Company building novel portable stroke MR imaging platform seeks investors

Breast ultrasound finding may signal invasive cancer, research suggests

AI model nearly halves false positive rates for lung cancer CT screenings

A robot may soon be handling patients' ultrasounds in a Wisconsin health system

ED pivots to virtual radiology service, slashing CT turnaround times and lengths of stay