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.

New ultrasound imaging material spots blood clots that may lead to deep vein thrombosis

Nanopeptisomes bind to the surface of clots and point directly to where blockages are forming.

Chest CT, perfusion imaging spots pulmonary embolism in 25% of hospitalized COVID patients

Men and smokers were particularly prone to this condition, which, if left untreated, carries an up to 30% mortality rate.

MR elastography a useful gut-check for patients with inflammatory bowel disease

The pilot notched a 100% success rate and may ultimately help patients and doctors decide between medication and surgery.

RSNA, other medical imaging groups launch brain tumor artificial intelligence challenge

Winners of the 10th annual Brain Tumor Segmentation challenge will be recognized at the AI Showcase Theater during RSNA 2021.

Radiology directed mandates required to curb long-term overuse of CT for pulmonary embolisms

Hawaiian researchers found merely recommending providers utilize higher D-dimer requirements wasn't enough to decrease CTPA orders and increase positivity rates.

Annual MRI surveillance of low-risk prostate cancer drops biopsies while preserving life expectancy

NYU imaging experts created a simulation model to determine the most cost-effective method of monitoring the disease.

New York researchers awarded $1.6M to enhance imaging-driven leg ulcer care

University at Buffalo experts will build upon photoacoustic tomography techniques and help doctors more quickly assess the results of leg surgeries.

Ultrasound is useful for assessing COVID-19 long-haulers, particularly liver problems

Multiparametric US uncovered signs of organ damage in post-COVID individuals and proved more accurate than MRI and CT for some indications, experts reported in the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine.

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