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.

New study suggests link between birth defects and preconception CT imaging
The findings raise concerns about women who are planning on becoming pregnant and imaging-related radiation exposure in the weeks leading up to conception.
Radiation exposure during imaging may be causing some pediatric cancer cases
Although the risk of developing cancer due to radiation exposure during medical imaging is small, there are clear associations between the two.
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.

Gadolinium-based contrast agents are safe, even at higher doses, new research suggests

The rat model showed no clinical evidence of neurotoxicity after doses above diagnostic levels were administered, but further research is needed in humans, experts reported in Radiology.

GE Healthcare finalizes $1.45 billion acquisition in bid to broaden ultrasound business

The imaging industry giant is acquiring BK Medical from Altaris Capital Partners in an all-cash deal, boosting its ultrasound portfolio to a $3B business line.

Multi-organ focused-ultrasound fails to reduce hospital stays for patients with a cardiopulmonary diagnosis

The nearly 12 hour difference for patients who received ultrasound-directed care was not significant enough to make a clinical impact.

AI helps radiologists and non-specialists detect fractures on X-rays, but experts remain dubious

Tech-assisted interpretations were completed 6.3 seconds faster per person, but musculoskeletal specialists aren't sure it's ready for a clinical environment.

MRI accurately detects and reveals characteristics of serous borderline ovarian tumors

"Accurate diagnosis and classification of SBOT prior to surgery are crucial for preoperative surgical planning and postoperative treatment," researchers underscored in the European Journal of Radiology.

AECG monitoring helps identify when TAVR patients may require a permanent pacemaker

Post-TAVR high-degree atrioventricular block and complete heart block often lead to the implantation of a permanent pacemaker.

MRI should be a standard diagnostic tool for fetuses with known congenital heart disease

The modality can detect certain anomalies difficult to spot using only ultrasound, researchers reported in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

FDA approves Telix’s prostate cancer imaging product, improving access to PSMA-PET

The company said it can provide its toolkit for preparing gallium-68 to more than 85% of eligible PET imaging sites within its large network of U.S. nuclear pharmacies.

Medical Imaging

New study suggests link between birth defects and preconception CT imaging

Radiation exposure during imaging may be causing some pediatric cancer cases

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