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The negotiations pertain to disagreements on compensation and concerns over outdated equipment used during IR procedures.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

AI trained on popular ImageNet dataset falls short during x-ray interpretation tasks

Researchers have long-believed software that performed well on this deep learning model would automatically translate to improvements during medical imaging assignments.

Whole-body MRI beats out PET/CT at detecting debilitating bone cancer

This imaging approach can also initiate earlier treatment for myeloma patients, potentially resulting in better outcomes.

UC San Diego working with molecular tech firm to advance MRI-based COVID-19 testing platform

If the Molecular Mirror is proven to be accurate, Menon officials said it would be able to test the entire population multiple times a week.

New suspicious findings on breast MRI performed during therapy are unlikely to be cancer

University of California, San Francisco, researchers found unusual lesions in 5.5% of cases and none were malignant.

Facebook, NYU develop new AI software using chest x-rays to predict patients’ COVID needs

The model can predict up to four days in advance if intensive care solutions may be needed.

FDA clears artificial intelligence add-on for ‘world’s first’ portable MR imaging system

Hyperfine said its new deep-learning software can aid in measuring brain structure and pathology in images obtained by its Swoop product.

One healthcare giant may have missed nearly 1,400 cancers due to pandemic-related drop in screening

In light of their findings, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers urge patients who delayed screening during the initial COVID-19 surge to contact their provider and reschedule.

Inpatient mammograms may help reduce disparities in breast cancer screening

Massachusetts General Hospital designed its pilot program to serve dual-eligible women who face significant barriers to completing their exams in outpatient settings.

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