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The negotiations pertain to disagreements on compensation and concerns over outdated equipment used during IR procedures.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

Radiologists find more evidence DBT enhances breast cancer screening

Yale Medicine researcher and lead author Melissa A. Durand, MD, said she expects the method to move forward as the standard of care, replacing traditional mammography

Imaging startup Nanox livestreams its digital x-ray imaging capabilities during RSNA’s annual meeting

During a highly anticipated event at RSNA, Chairman and CEO Ran Poliakine imaged his own wrist using the Nanox.ARC system.

RSNA 2020: New automated tool uses CT-based fat data to predict heart attack, stroke

The artificial intelligence platform outperformed both body mass index and overall weight at forecasting such outcomes, researchers explained recently.

Standardized reporting can elevate radiologists’ top product from single-use to reusable asset

In a talk during RSNA's annual meeting, one expert urged the specialty to forge its own path, before it's forced to follow others.

‘Game changer’: FDA approves first PSMA-targeted PET imaging tracer for men with prostate cancer

Both the University of California, San Francisco, and UCLA received the greenlight for Gallium-68 PSMA-11 and noted it is rare for academic institutions to obtain such approval.

AI spots 18% more stroke patients eligible for treatment compared to radiologists

During a session at RSNA, researchers detailed how their 2D convolutional neural network outperformed even the best-trained algorithms.

RSNA welcomes new board members during annual meeting

The Radiological Society of North America named a new president, president-elect and board chair.

Up to one-third of women with forearm fractures may be victims of domestic violence

Radiologists must help screen patients with these injuries, particularly as the pandemic forces people back inside.

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