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.

‘Saving lives and saving limbs’: New study of real-world CMS patients highlights the benefits of IVUS

The Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology examined real-world data from more than 700,000 CMS patients. The group's findings were presented during TCT 2021.

Freestanding imaging centers among those avoiding CMS’ COVID-19 vaccination mandate

The agency also did not include requirements for physician offices or portable X-ray suppliers, while some lawmakers plan to fight the emergency order.

Long-COVID patients show no brain dysfunction on PET scans, suggesting fatigue as main culprit

Many report cognitive ailments—such as brain fog and memory loss—well after recovering from the virus, but their causes have remained a mystery.

While promising, machine learning still misses 20% of cancers on breast MRIs, analysis shows

AI proved useful for detecting axillary lymph node metastases but isn’t yet ready for clinics, experts said recently.

Warming up CT contrast agents raises radiology department costs and few clinical benefits

Checking the temperature of warming devices and maintaining equipment may not be entirely necessary, new research suggests.

Star New York Mets pitcher says MRI positioning aggravated forearm strain

Four-time All-Star Jacob deGrom spent 60 minutes on his stomach with elbow raised above his head and believes the awkward angle aggravated his injury.

After nearly decade-long journey, CMS retires coverage barriers for non-oncologic PET scans

The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance praised the move, saying more patients will now have access to potentially lifesaving care.

DBT plus synthesized mammography drops patients’ dosage without losing imaging quality

The combined breast screening technique also improves cancer detection rates, new research shows.

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