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.

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.
Mechanical thrombectomy beats anticoagulation alone in STORM-PE
Highly anticipated trial data comparing mechanical thrombectomy to anticoagulation alone for intermediate- and high-risk pulmonary embolism showed that the more aggressive strategy improved outcomes.

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First-of-its-kind study proves cardiac MRI ‘powerful’ for assessing suspected heart tumors

Scientists believe these findings will help shape future guidelines, appropriateness documents and health policies on this topic.

Unnamed radiology group gains federal OK to subsidize Medicare costs in upcoming PET study

The Office of the Inspector General redacted the organizations' names listed in its advisory opinion, published recently.

AI drops tracer dose required for PET/MRI by 50%, a potential ‘major’ boost for cancer care

The FDA-approved algorithm can ultimately minimize patients' risk of developing secondary cancers later in life, experts said in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence.

Many PAD patients are missing out on vital risk assessments

The findings, based on Medicare data, were presented at VIVA21 in Las Vegas.

Experts publish first-ever consensus for appropriate use of intravascular ultrasound

The 40-expert committee unveiled the guidance during Vascular Interventional Advances 2021 in Las Vegas.

FDA removes ‘unnecessary hurdle’ impeding use of ultrasound imaging agent

The federal agency is peeling away precautions that impact enhanced imaging of the heart, GE Healthcare announced Tuesday.

AI triages breast screening MRIs without missing a single cancer

The system also sent nearly 90% of dense breast scans for radiologist review due to abnormal lesions.

Radiology provider loses court battle with competitor over certificate of need for MRI

The North Carolina Court of Appeals acknowledged a loophole in the law but said its job is to interpret statutes as they are written, not speculate about consequences.

Medical Imaging

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

Mechanical thrombectomy beats anticoagulation alone in STORM-PE