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.

Radiologists must be aware of key CT findings in patients with 'devastating' COVID complication

A CT scan can offer a prompt diagnosis and guide subsequent surgical intervention for patients with acute mesenteric ischemia, a rare but deadly disease reported in some COVID cases.

When patients are satisfied, outpatient MR imaging volumes increase, new study finds

With rising consumerism in healthcare, experts believe radiology leaders must pay attention to the “economic consequences” of patient satisfaction.

Imaging advocate applauds CMS’ decision to lift longstanding PET payment restriction

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is removing restrictions for using positron emission tomography scans outside of cancer care.

Radiologists launching new study assessing ‘one stop shop’ cardiac myocardial CT perfusion imaging

Emory University researchers will compare the technique to nuclear stress testing in a small group of patients.

Physicians performing fluoroscopy-guided procedures exposed to 3 times more radiation than colleagues

Some experts say it's time to amend radiation regulations pertaining to the eye, which the U.S. last revised in 1991.

Nearly one-third of interventional radiologists aren’t formally discussing adverse events

Morbidity and mortality conferences offer chances to review negative outcomes and implement practice changes to avoid similar events in the future.

AI assists rookie ED physicians with chest X-ray interpretations when radiologists are unavailable

In many instances, the assistive technology helped less-experienced providers change their image impressions and treatment decisions, experts explained.

Radiology department utilizes Facebook algorithm to anticipate future CT, MRI volumes

The free tool just slightly overshot MRI volumes during the height of the pandemic, greatly outperforming manual estimates.

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