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. 

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The pandemic accelerated brain aging, even in those who never contracted COVID

The new data is prompting questions about how stress, isolation and the disruption of normal routines affect the brain on a physiological level. 

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FDA approves updated standard related to breast density reporting

The American College of Radiology requested the update in June, with the changes now taking effect this month. 

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Opioid overdose medications may be more effective in women, according to new PET imaging study

Experts involved in a new analysis suggest their findings could help bring about more effective treatments for opioid use disorders. 

Philips UroNav system gains FDA clearance

FDA clears fusion image navigation system for prostate cancer therapy planning

The fusion technology integrates pre-procedural MR images of the prostate with intraprocedural ultrasound images in real-time. 

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Missouri law change boosts breast cancer screening rates among Medicaid population

“The results of our study deserve notice by other states considering similar legislation," says lead author Amy K. Patel, MD, chair of the ACR Advocacy Network. 

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MR imaging shows how acupuncture improves brain structure after TBI

New research suggests acupuncture therapy can improve white matter integrity and help reduce the symptoms associated with severe concussions.

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PET imaging findings support use of intranasal drug delivery for Alzheimer's patients

The discovery is giving researchers vital new information that can be used to develop precision treatments for neurological conditions. 

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New guidance on when to use MRI for pediatric patients experiencing seizures

Determining the source of an unprovoked seizure in young patients who have no prior history can be challenging, and guidelines for doing so are somewhat conflicting.