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.

FDA clears ‘world’s first’ artificial intelligence tool to simplify thyroid ultrasound scans

Medo-Thyroid processes video sweeps of the glands, with AI selecting optimal images, calculating measurements, and helping characterize nodules using TI-RADS.

Hip ultrasound use surges, with no corresponding jump in dysplasia diagnoses, claims data reveal

Some countries have adopted universal screening for this concern, but experts from the Neiman Policy Institute and other entities aren't convinced, at least yet.

Any further safety concerns could hinder ultrasound contrast agent delivery, manufacturer warns

North Billerica, Massachusetts-based Lantheus shared its forecast in a quarterly financial report published May 4.

One-quarter of severe COVID-19 patients retain lung problems 1 year after discharge, CT scans show

Routine respiratory follow-up and new treatment strategies will be required for those who were hospitalized with severe infection, experts noted.

Man facing possible prison time after administering CT contrast without license, proper training

Omayr K. Niazi, 41, holds a pharmacy technician license and is being charged with aggravated battery, forgery and wire fraud.

Monitoring brain cancer treatments with PET imaging may spare many from unnecessary procedures

Utilizing 18F-FET PET when conventional MRI falls short offers valuable information about the effectiveness of state-of-the-art treatments.

‘Truly unique’ PET agent awarded patent following successful tests in patients with brain injuries, diseases

Flornaptitril is on track to become the first and only federally approved agent of its kind to simultaneously detect tau and beta-amyloid plaque.

Why breast imaging specialists need to ask patients about their tattoo history

Ink put into the skin can migrate to other areas of the body over time and, in some patients, mimic lymph node calcifications on mammograms.

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