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The negotiations pertain to disagreements on compensation and concerns over outdated equipment used during IR procedures.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

Automated imaging locks in on brain proteins to detect earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease

By actively tracking amyloid-beta and tau, Massachusetts General Hospital researchers may be able to diagnose the deadly disease earlier.

COVID-19 vaccine update: Radiologists report side effects mimicking breast cancer on mammograms

Breast rads at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center have been seeing more women with swollen lymph nodes over the past few weeks and urged providers to be on the lookout.

‘Very exciting development’: Hyperspectral imaging technique roots out hidden stomach cancers

By pairing the advanced camera with deep learning, Tokyo researchers spotted gastrointestinal stromal tumors with 86% accuracy.

Providers must rethink traditional imaging approaches to prevent cardiotoxicity in cancer patients

Specifically, doctors should consider adding routine global longitudinal strain to their surveillance of patients undergoing chemotherapy, experts argued recently.

MRI-guided focused ultrasound destroys prostate cancer tissue with minimal side effects

Nearly all men treated with high-intensity focused ultrasound were disease-free at their treatment site after a five-month follow-up biopsy, experts explained Tuesday in Radiology.

Cigna stops requiring prior authorization for certain CT imaging exams

Imaging advocates praised the policy change, which took effect on Monday, Feb. 1.

X-ray technologist dies after receiving second dose of COVID-19 vaccine

The family of 60-year-old Tim Zook is seeking answers from Pfizer but also urging others to still receive their shots.

Black, Hispanic children less likely to receive imaging exams compared to white peers

Pediatric and emergency medicine experts analyzed ED billing data from 52 hospitals across the U.S. over a four-year period for their study, published in JAMA Network Open.

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