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The negotiations pertain to disagreements on compensation and concerns over outdated equipment used during IR procedures.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

Emergency CT for stomach pain is declining among kids but not adults—who receive more ineffective exams

An ultrasound-first strategy for suspected appendicitis is considered a primary driver of the decline and may be warranted for older populations, experts wrote in AJR.

Despite those similarities, EVALI and the novel coronavirus require very different treatments.

Canon reveals ultrasound tips for COVID-19, mobile access to O-RADs, plus more vendor news

Also, the Radiology Business Management Association declares Nov. 30 through Dec. 5 "Vendor Appreciation Week," and several new AI partnerships in imaging.

Short training course enhances geriatricians’ confidence, ability in handheld POCUS

The four-hour workshop includes hands-on training and supervised scanning sessions.

Combined cardiac imaging diagnoses heart attack in women left wondering after initial testing

NYU researchers shared results from the multicenter Women’s Heart Attack Research Program during the American Heart Association's virtual meeting.

40% of interventional radiology lawsuits are nonmedical, with employment, disability the top disputes

IR providers should consult experienced legal counsel to guide them in both malpractice and workplace-related concerns, experts explained recently.

New outpatient interventional radiology procedure safely ‘stuns’ arthritis pain

Cooled radiofrequency ablation works by directing low-grade current to crucial nerve areas, slowing pain signals to the brain.

ED labels 84% of its abdominal ultrasound exams as inappropriate, causing downstream problems

In 20% of such cases, guideline-discordant exams forced providers to use an additional imaging modality, researchers explained.

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