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.

'Breakthrough' MRI contrast design could make GBCAs safer, more effective
Researchers are hopeful their new approach to developing MRI contrast will "pave the way for safer, smarter imaging in clinical diagnostics."
MRIs show how peanut consumption improves the brain's vascular function
Consistently incorporating unsalted peanuts into a person’s diet enhances cerebral blood flow to multiple brain regions.
CCTA will play an essential role in the cath labs of the future
Noninvasive coronary CT angiography is growing more and more important as time goes on, helping cardiologists make critical treatment decisions. Carlos Collet, MD, PhD, discussed the technique's potential to be a real game-changer for patient care in a new interview.
Society of Interventional Radiology urges UHC to update policy on radioembolization treatment
SIR contends that payments toward transarterial radioembolization (TARE)/selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT) should extend beyond the current coverage limitations in patients with liver cancer and metastases.
RadNet acquires remote MRI scanning solutions provider Alpha RT
The company offers a suite of services including AI-powered safety monitoring in case something goes wrong in the MRI suite, staffing, training and certification.

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.

For first time, large population-based study proves CT screening reduces lung cancer deaths

The findings are based on an analysis of more than 300,000 patients diagnosed with non-small lung cancer between 2006-2016.

Hyperfine doling out thousands of free brain MRIs, RSNA21’s final tallies, plus more vendor news

Also, Royal Philips expands through acquisition, U.K. antitrust regulators investigating Microsoft's acquisition of Nuance, and Fujifilm installs an MRI scanner in an NFL stadium.

MRI detects 67% of lymph node metastases in patients with prostate cancer, research shows

The modality could be a noninvasive alternative to lymphadenectomy for the detection of cancer spread, experts explained in the European Journal of Radiology.

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Key factors that influence radiology trainees’ interest in breast imaging

Repetitiveness is one of the most common reasons why residents and students avoid the subspecialty, according to new survey data.

Ultrasound alone detects 92% of breast cancers recalled on DBT exams

US may be an effective diagnostic tool for noncalcified lesions spotted on DBT exams, doctors reported in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

Medical Imaging

'Breakthrough' MRI contrast design could make GBCAs safer, more effective

MRIs show how peanut consumption improves the brain's vascular function

CCTA will play an essential role in the cath labs of the future

Society of Interventional Radiology urges UHC to update policy on radioembolization treatment

RadNet acquires remote MRI scanning solutions provider Alpha RT