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.

New imaging agent for chronic diseases earns praise following first in-human trial

The PET radiotracer targets inflammation and quickly clears from the bloodstream, nuclear medicine experts reported in a new study.

Delivering chest X-rays through glass helps hospital save tens of thousands during pandemic

This novel technique allows one technologist to remain outside of the patient room, limiting PPE costs while keep staffers safe, expert reported.

New PET agent may ‘revolutionize’ diagnostic workup for numerous diseases

Molecular Targeting Technologies, a privately owned biotech company, recently won a patent for its 18F-fluroglucaric acid necrosis agent.

Snoring in children could affect neurological development, brain MR imaging finds

The NIH-backed study is the largest of its kind, incorporating scans from more than 10,000 children, experts wrote in Nature Communications.

Routine brain imaging should be considered in patients with advanced kidney cancer

Nearly 4% of individuals with renal cell carcinoma showed asymptomatic spread to the brain, oncologists reported in the April issue of JNCCN.

Siemens Healthineers reportedly exploring sale of $1B ultrasound business

The Germany-based imaging manufacturer has recently received buyer interest in the product line, which could attract attention from private equity or strategic bidders.

Many women willing to pay more for screening MRI, particularly those with dense breasts

Only 34.7% of patients were happy with a mammography-only approach and many weren't worried about contrast imaging risks, according to a new single-center survey.

Radiologists’ public service message underscores need to educate patients on COVID-19 vaccine side effects

Physicians called on imaging societies, clinicians and news media to spread awareness about vaccine-related swollen lymph nodes.

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