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.

'Powerful' new PET agent improves the diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer
The agent “exhibits powerful tumor delineation” in challenging cases of determining cancer subtypes, and could potentially lead to more personalized, effective treatment strategies.
Emergency physicians make more mistakes when interpreting imaging of multiple organs
A new analysis details the prevalence of interpretation errors in EDs, the factors that influence them and how they affect patient care.
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.

Face masks pulled below the mouth still cause artifacts during dental X-ray exams, experts warn

The authors recommend using metal-free masks, when possible, to avoid the need for repeat imaging.

'Worrisome trends': Burnout causing 36.9% of neuroradiologists to contemplate early retirement

More than half of the respondents reported committing reading errors due to rushed interpretations while 85% suffered at least one burnout symptom, according to new survey data.

Combining functional MRI scans with eye tests could help stroke survivors recover lost vision

Identifying the exact location of the damage in a patient's visual pathway may enable doctors to develop unique rehabilitation methods, experts explained in Frontiers in Neuroscience.

Radiologists don’t see eye-to-eye with other providers on fluoroscopic swallow studies

With demand for such exams forecasted to increase alongside an aging population, rads and speech language pathologists do agree that standardization is needed.

Doctors pilot mobile stroke unit equipped with low-cost MRI machine

Medical University of South Carolina experts believe they are the first to place a portable magnetic resonance imaging unit inside of an ambulance.

Diagnostic imaging does not benefit patients seeking chiropractic care for lower back pain

In fact, those who did undergo X-ray, CT or MRI had slightly more intense back pain during follow-up, according to recently published research.

Variability in prostate MRI interpretation underlines importance of second-opinion reviews

Diagnostic differences between community providers and hospitals highlight the need for ongoing education, quality assurance and feedback, experts charged.

Machine learning model accurately predicts DCIS upstaging without invasive surgery

Understanding a patient's risk of developing invasive cancer without having to undergo surgery could help patients and providers choose more appropriate treatment plans.

Medical Imaging

'Powerful' new PET agent improves the diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer

Emergency physicians make more mistakes when interpreting imaging of multiple organs

High resolution DBT exams enhance early cancer detection

Industry partnership set to advance research on theranostics

SNMMI unveils its 2025 Image of the Year