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.

New scoring system spots patients at risk of contrast-associated kidney injury

Mount Sinai doctors presented their simple system during the American Heart Association's annual meeting.

Lunit receives FDA clearance for AI software that triages urgent chest X-rays

The company's Insight CXR Triage tool can detect 10 common image anomalies with up to 99% accuracy.

Radiology-pathology meetings lead to quicker definitive diagnoses in discordant biopsy cases

More than 50% of exams without biopsy-imaging agreement were later deemed malignant, underscoring the need for radiologists to confirm results with other doctors.

FDA clears ECG mapping system that tracks arrhythmia hot spots

The solution provides users with an interactive 3D map of the patient's heart.

Low-dose CT scans just as accurate as standard for diagnosing appendicitis

The findings should encourage physicians to utilize LDCT in emergency settings to avoid unnecessary radiation.

Radiologists must be aware of key CT findings in patients with 'devastating' COVID complication

A CT scan can offer a prompt diagnosis and guide subsequent surgical intervention for patients with acute mesenteric ischemia, a rare but deadly disease reported in some COVID cases.

When patients are satisfied, outpatient MR imaging volumes increase, new study finds

With rising consumerism in healthcare, experts believe radiology leaders must pay attention to the “economic consequences” of patient satisfaction.

Imaging advocate applauds CMS’ decision to lift longstanding PET payment restriction

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is removing restrictions for using positron emission tomography scans outside of cancer care.

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