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.

Point-of-care ultrasound cuts costs and visit times for patients with developmental hip dysplasia

An average POCUS encounter cost about $121 compared to $339 for formal sonographic evaluation, NYU ortho experts reported recently.

Whole-body MRI paired with artificial intelligence detects Type 2 diabetes with no additional data

Scientists used machine learning to identify diabetes-related variables from nearly 2,400 T1-weighted, magnetic resonance imaging datasets.

Researchers unveil first three-photon PET scanner with big implications for cancer care

The J-PET scanner will enable total-body positron emission tomography machines to be produced five times cheaper than traditional crystal-based technologies, experts said recently.

ACR releases new benchmarks to help radiology departments optimize radiation dose levels

The college's long-awaited guidance incorporates nearly five years' worth of data gathered from more than 1,600 healthcare facilities.

Most cancer patients would prefer using an online booking system for outpatient CT exams

Researchers recently polled hundreds of past and present oncology patients about their scheduling preferences, sharing their results Oct. 23 in Radiography.

Virtual lung cancer screening visits a viable alternative to in-person appointments

Temple University Hospital found success using telemedicine visits during the pandemic, particularly among at-risk patients.

Radiology subspecialists see ultrasound as a valuable resource for enhancing radiomics

Experts say this is the first study to assess how preprocessing techniques impact providers' ability to routinely extract similar quantitative imaging features from US scans.

MRI biomarkers less invasive, more accurate option for identifying deadly liver disease

The findings present positive news for patients who are looking to avoid the discomfort of a biopsy in the pursuit of a diagnosis, experts explained recently.

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