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.

HeartVista's one-click MRI software receives FDA clearance

AI-assisted scans are six times faster than standard CMRIs and require fewer breath-holds, company representatives said Wednesday.

X-ray markers may skew AI's ability to interpret extremity radiographs

"Radiologists developing convolutional neural networks should recognize and preemptively address this pitfall," experts explained in AJR.

Noncontrast CT a cost-friendly alternative to select late-stroke patients for thrombectomy

Using CT resulted in similar clinical and safety outcomes compared to advanced imaging, such as MRI and CT perfusion.

Monthly MRIs inform early treatment for patients with metastatic melanoma

Treatment plans changed for 45% of patients with metastatic melanoma after one of their follow-up scans, a new study showed.

Can technologists’ alerts help radiologists detect breast cancer on mammograms?

"By looking at the mammograms from the perspective of the radiologist, the technologist is more likely to obtain an additional image to avoid an unnecessary recall," experts explained this week.

Study unearths significant disparities in use of prostate MRI after an elevated PSA blood test

Black and Asian patients are 24% less likely to undergo imaging after a prostate-specific antigen screening test indicated one may be necessary.

New intravascular ultrasound study reveals ‘clear opportunity’ to help millions

“This is a moment for us to further our efforts in saving lives and saving limbs,” one Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center expert said recently.

Providers ordering diagnostic rather than screening CT may push patients out of LCS programs

Additionally, those who undergo a diagnostic versus screening exam can suffer damaging effects, including higher radiation dosages and alternate follow-up recommendations.

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