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The negotiations pertain to disagreements on compensation and concerns over outdated equipment used during IR procedures.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

RSNA 2020: It’s time for radiology to turn its eye toward population health

Chest CT exams and artificial intelligence are two top tools rads can utilize to address the social determinants of health and promote equity.

RSNA 2020: Dr. Borgstede on harnessing radiology’s ‘flatteners’ to eliminate global imaging disparities

While attendees are not able to physically gather during this year's meeting, collaboration and unity are more important than ever, RSNA's president said during his keynote address Sunday morning.

Wisconsin imaging operator Smart Choice MRI goes out of business, closing handful of Midwest centers

The once-promising practice managed 16 or so locations across four markets at its height and had considered expanding to as many as 70, offering MR scans for a $600 flat fee.

Radiology department finds 40% of reading rooms need more adequate lighting

Diagnostic accuracy can suffer under inappropriate lighting levels, researchers explained in Radiography.

FDA clears new AI algorithms for AliveCor's personal ECG solutions

The clearance includes multiple algorithms capable of identifying key findings in a 30-second ECG.

RSNA names winners of its pulmonary embolism AI challenge

The 10 teams will share $30,000 in prize money and were recognized during the society's annual meeting.

Built for value-based care: How the world’s first portable MR scanner is democratizing imaging

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