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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Radiologists, sonographers achieve identical outcomes using first-line ultrasound for appendicitis

Ultrasound is used as the initial diagnostic test for suspected appendicitis in most children's hospitals, underscoring the importance of these findings, experts explained in JACR.

Firm raises $80M toward rollout of whole-body scanner 10 times faster than traditional MRI

Q Bio recently ballooned its fundraising total with contributions from Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.

Death of a woman who suffered allergic reaction to CT contrast prompts inquiry

Peta Hickey, 43, was referred for an exam in 2019 as part of her company's corporate heart check program.

Total knee AI/AR cleared for sales in the US

The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to a French startup for surgery software that combines AI with augmented reality and computer vision.

Aetna the first national insurer to cover MR imaging-guided treatment for essential tremor

Focused ultrasound offers a one-time outpatient procedure to help relieve symptoms, but coverage gaps have presented barriers to its use.

Interventional radiologists leading fewer kidney stone removal procedures

While IR experts still complete a majority of initial renal access exams, urologists are narrowing the gap.

Automated tool can help radiologists avoid overlooking wrist fractures on X-ray exams

The AI performed comparably to imaging experts and may best serve as a triage tool or additional reader to reduce the risk of missing a fracture.

Early CMR imaging improves diagnosis of unexplained heart attacks

Turning to the modality just a few days earlier appeared to make a significant impact when it came to making an accurate diagnosis.

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