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.

AI turns low-quality MRI scans into helpful heart images
A team of biomedical engineers, radiologists and cardiologists has developed a new AI model capable of restoring low-quality cardiac MRI scans.
New AI-enabled, helium-free MRI system earns FDA clearance
The scanner requires just 0.7 liters of liquid helium for cooling—a fraction of the more than 1,500 liters standard systems need to operate safely.
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.

Artificial intelligence specialist wins FDA clearance for brain injury CT software

Clinicians can use the tool to automatically quantify, outline and measure brain abnormalities during emergency situations.

Why radiologists should consider earlier follow-up imaging for many Lung-RADS cases

CT scans performed at 5 months, instead of 6, for probably benign nodules can save lives and lower combined LDCTs, researchers reported.

Radiologists investigate learning curve for performing CT-guided thoracic biopsies

One study found rads who performed fewer than 100 percutaneous transthoracic procedures had more than double the risk of false negatives.

FDA urges providers ‘immediately’ stop using ultrasound gel as bacterial infections multiply

The warning comes after Eco-Med Pharmaceuticals did not complete its investigation and could not identify the root cause and extent of contaminations.

CT scans reveal 9/11 responders face increased risk of liver disease

Those who arrived at ground zero within about 2 weeks of the attacks showed more evidence of disease on their scans, Mount Sinai researchers reported.

Prediction models prevent 45% of false-positives in MRI breast cancer screening program

"This brings supplemental screening MRI for women with dense breasts one step closer to implementation," researchers remarked recently.

New blood test for prostate cancer screening cuts unnecessary MRI scans by 36%

Swedish researchers also reduced biopsies by 50% and plan to share "exciting" results related to the method's cost-effectiveness soon.

Radiologists-in-training saddled with 162% increase in neuroimaging work over recent years

The jump was much less severe for radiologists overall and may hint at a need for institutional changes, researchers wrote in Academic Radiology.

Medical Imaging

AI turns low-quality MRI scans into helpful heart images

New AI-enabled, helium-free MRI system earns FDA clearance

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