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.

Nuclear imaging groups share new flurpiridaz guideline
Several groups collaborated on the document, which is designed to help clinicians provide high-quality, consistent care when using flurpiridaz during cardiac PET imaging exams.
New study suggests link between birth defects and preconception CT imaging
The findings raise concerns about women who are planning on becoming pregnant and imaging-related radiation exposure in the weeks leading up to conception.
Radiation exposure during imaging may be causing some pediatric cancer cases
Although the risk of developing cancer due to radiation exposure during medical imaging is small, there are clear associations between the two.
Company building novel portable stroke MR imaging platform seeks investors
New Zealand-based Wellumio in January announced its expansion into the U.S., laying the groundwork for local clinical trials to test its device.
Breast ultrasound finding may signal invasive cancer, research suggests
Though this finding is relatively uncommon, it is expected that the BI-RADS 6th edition ultrasound lexicon will include it as a feature associated with malignancy.

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Coordination, communication key to avoiding COVID-19 vaccine-related abnormalities on imaging exams

Radiologists from the University of Massachusetts Medical School say their tips can help eliminate challenges for patients and providers during PET/CT scans.

MRI contrast may supplant current ‘gold standard’ for assessing heart attack damage

Manganese-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging depicts heart muscle health and could more quickly inform treatment strategies.

Artificial intelligence reads chest X-rays to predict severe COVID-19 case progression with 80% accuracy

NYU scientists developed their computer program using more than 5,200 radiographs gathered from 3,000-plus critically ill coronavirus patients treated at the institution.

TEER associated with an added benefit for SMR patients in earlier stages of heart failure

Low levels of residual mitral regurgitation after TEER can make a big impact on patient outcomes, researchers explained in a new analysis.

No practice changes needed after ultrasound-related FDA safety warning, imaging experts say

Such injectable agents have been administered routinely for years to detect heart disease, assess risk, and identify tumors throughout the abdomen.

NorthStar advances Mo-99 expansion efforts with new ‘milestone’ delivery

President and CEO of the nuclear medicine company Stephen Merrick spoke about the move at “From Belgium to Beloit, Wisconsin," an event celebrating the news.

Artificial intelligence shows promise spotting small bone fractures invisible to humans on X-rays

Michigan Medicine scientists helped design a deep convolutional neural network that could pinpoint nearly 91% of occult fractures on scaphoid radiographs.

Radiology advocates inching toward unified reimbursement plan for PET infection, inflammation exams

The American College of Radiology is among the many radvocates holding teleconferences with Medicare Administrative Contractors to determine a path forward.

Medical Imaging

Nuclear imaging groups share new flurpiridaz guideline

New study suggests link between birth defects and preconception CT imaging

Radiation exposure during imaging may be causing some pediatric cancer cases

Company building novel portable stroke MR imaging platform seeks investors

Breast ultrasound finding may signal invasive cancer, research suggests