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.

How the shape, size and location of calcified carotid plaques affect stroke risk
A new analysis provides further insight into factors affecting plaque stability and subsequent ischemic events
FDA approves expanded use of PET imaging agent
The product's updated indications include quantification and long-term monitoring of amyloid plaques on imaging.
Low dose GBCA effective, safe for pediatric imaging
Although gadopiclenol is approved for adults and children ages 2 and older, there is limited data on its use in the pediatric population.
'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.

Subjectivity remains a challenge among radiologists using BI-RADS 5 for breast density

The emotional and financial implications of labeling findings as "dense" must be seriously considered in light of these results, experts cautioned.

70% of breast radiologists surveyed either unsure about or had zero LGBTQ competency training

The finding is part of a survey of 400 breast imaging experts, published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

Advanced MRI technique significantly improves radiologists’ ability to image the pancreas

Rads preferred scans produced via this post-processing method in 96% of cases, experts reported in Clinical Imaging

Strain elastography proven superior to shear wave for assessing breast mass stiffness

Experts hope the results of their research can help guide radiologists' decisions when referring patients for histologic evaluation versus benign assessment.

AI-MRI combo predicts dementia with 94% accuracy in patients with memory loss

The findings hold "considerable clinical significance" for patients with memory loss and could help guide early interventions for those who might go on to develop dementia, experts reported this week.

Top ultrasound institute’s new statement takes clear stance on disinfecting practices

AIUM now has the support of some 20 healthcare organizations in recommending low-level disinfectants for transcutaneous transducers.

breast radiologist breast cancer mammography

Digital breast tomosynthesis outperforms DM at detecting malignancy in developing asymmetries

The malignancy rates detailed in this study reaffirm the logic that all developing asymmetries should be treated as suspicious, doctors reported this week in Radiology.

FDA clears tool for producing muscle assessment scores from MRI scans

AMRA Medical said its product uses a rapid neck-to-knee imaging protocol to produce actionable, patient-specific reports.

Medical Imaging

How the shape, size and location of calcified carotid plaques affect stroke risk

FDA approves expanded use of PET imaging agent

Low dose GBCA effective, safe for pediatric imaging

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

Emergency physicians make more mistakes when interpreting imaging of multiple organs