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.

Imaging tracer spots deadly AAAs—potentially before life-threatening ruptures occur

Abdominal aortic aneurysms typically remain asymptomatic until they burst, making earlier detection and treatment high priorities for physicians.

Radiologists find direct evidence linking gadolinium-based contrast agent to higher retention rates

Experts compared retention and elimination rates between gadoteridol, a macrocyclic GBCA, and gadobenate dimeglumine, a linear contrast agent.

‘Super-resolution’ PET utilizes unwanted movements to bolster brain imaging

Boston researchers combined molecular imaging with motion tracking and additional baseline scan data to produce high-quality exams.

For first time, imaging tracer visualizes ‘master switch’ protein responsible for cancer growth

Stanford University researchers unveiled their novel 18F-DASA-23 radiopharmaceutical during the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging’s virtual meeting.

Combining AI with cardiac imaging helps predict heart attacks, cardiovascular deaths

The findings were presented virtually during the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging's 2021 Annual Meeting.

Amyloid PET requirement is the latest controversy muddying historic Alzheimer’s drug approval

SNMMI President Alan Packard, PhD, told Health Imaging he was "extremely surprised" PET imaging wasn't listed as a requirement for Biogen's aducanumab.

Radiology could see surge in MR imaging volumes following approval of blockbuster Alzheimer’s treatment

One publicly traded imaging center operator saw its stock climb 21% in the days after the U.S. FDA's approval of Aduhelm.

Brain imaging insights associated with COVID-19 in spinal fluid shed light on neurological symptoms

Although the combination of specific brain MRI results and SARS-CoV-2 in the spinal fluid are rare, the findings can help as society moves into the post-pandemic era.

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