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.

Less work, more stress—how interventional radiology departments felt the impact of COVID

Survey results published in CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology reveal how interventional departments fared during the first two waves of the pandemic, as well as how organizations are preparing for future outbreaks.

Stacey Wolfson, MD, chief resident, and Beatriu Reig, MD, MPH, clinical assistant professor of radiology, Department of Radiology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, explain the findings of a study they were the lead authors on published in Radiology. Their study looked at 1,200 women who were vaccinated and received breast imaging exams, and they found several cancers, so their conclusion is not to wait for breast imaging after receiving a COVID vaccine or booster.

VIDEO: Should women wait to get mammograms after COVID vaccination?

In an exclusive video, Stacey Wolfson, MD, and Beatriu Reig, MD, MPH, from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, discuss the findings of their new analysis.

AI tool achieves excellent agreement for knee OA severity classification

Many decision support tools catered to knee osteoarthritis have emerged in recent years, but external validation that ensures these algorithms can operate in a clinical setting has been lacking.

Malpractice statute of limitations does not apply to hospital’s suit against radiology practice, court rules

Indiana's Medical Malpractice Act does not extend beyond the physician-patient relationship to encompass commercial contracts between providers, according to a recent ruling.

An example of a mammogram with some dense breast tissue that was deemed to not have cancer, and molecular breast imaging (MBI) study of the same women showing increased metabolic activity in the dense area, revealing a caner. Image from Mayo Clinic.

Mayo Clinic offers new guidance on supplemental screening of women with dense breasts

There are not yet consensus-based guidelines available for screening women with dense breast tissue, so researchers at Mayo Clinic recently developed a set of recommendations regarding supplemental screening.

Examples of two lung cancers that were caught using low dose CT lung screening. Image from RSNA

Q&A: What updated reimbursement policies could mean for CT lung screening rates in the United States

The ACR said a recent reimbursement rule change for low-dose computed tomography (CT) lung screen scans will help open up screening to more patients.

Radiologist diagnoses multiple sclerosis via MRI, but patient doesn’t find out until 8 years later

A Massachusetts multispecialty center has dodged a malpractice suit after the patient missed the state's seven-year deadline to file.

Fujifilm files suit against rival ultrasound maker Butterfly Network claiming patent infringement

A Butterfly Network spokesperson said the company has a "robust" portfolio of patents and plans to defend itself against any claims in court.

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