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.

FDA issues recall on Philips spectral CT systems
A software issue could lead to the affected devices inadvertently moving, potentially making unintentional contact with patients or other equipment, according to the FDA.
Entire department of interventional radiologists resigns over failed negotiations
The negotiations pertain to disagreements on compensation and concerns over outdated equipment used during IR procedures.
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

Nuclear medicine leader calls on physicians to remain ‘vigilant’ patient-first imagers

Pressures from payers and other groups may hamper providers, but ASNC President Randall C. Thompson, MD, said patients must always come first.

New MRI contrast agent for 3D microvascular imaging beats out gadolinium-based materials

Researchers expect the Supramolecular Amorphous-like Iron Oxide agent to play a vital role in diagnosing stroke, heart attack, dementia, and other similar conditions.

Radiologists share keys to reading PET/CT tracer uptake in patients vaccinated against COVID-19

Increased radiotracer uptake in the lymph nodes may result in false-positive findings, according to a letter to the editor published in Radiology.

USPSTF updates lung cancer screening guidance, with millions more now qualified for exams

About 14.5 million U.S. adults will be eligible for low-dose CT but some physicians say many vulnerable patients will still face barriers to screening.

NorthStar teaming up with cancer therapy leader to bolster global radioisotope supply

Each year nearly 30 million patients benefit from diagnostic imaging exams utilizing the Tc-99m medical radioisotope.

Radiologist accused of misreading MRI—resulting in $18M settlement—says he met standard of care

Travis Clark, MD, and Seattle Radiologists described the patient's injuries as “unfortunate," but testimony from three imaging experts backed the accused clinician’s claims, attorneys said.

CT a useful front-line imaging tool for urgent cases of unintended weight loss

Performing a chest, abdomen, or pelvis scan in these individuals led to a diagnosis in nearly half of all cases, experts reported in Emergency Radiology.

Pairing ultrasound with artificial intelligence reduces unnecessary breast biopsies

With the help of a deep learning algorithm, scientists found measurable quality gains, according to a study published in the European Journal of Radiology.

Medical Imaging

FDA issues recall on Philips spectral CT systems

Entire department of interventional radiologists resigns over failed negotiations

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