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.

Detection system helps radiologists quickly, more accurately spot major findings on chest X-rays

Notably, interpretation times fell from 10-65 seconds down to 6-27 seconds, researchers said Tuesday in Radiology.

FDA grants breakthrough device designation to AI-powered ECG analysis tool

Tempus, a Chicago-based healthcare technology company, collaborated with Geisinger on the solution.

Up to 21% of children have incidental findings on brain MRI—but few are dangerous

The results are among the first to come out of the nationwide Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study, funded by the National Institutes of Health.

Novel radiotracer is safe, effective for treating neuroendocrine tumors

NET diagnoses are rare but have increased by 6.4-fold between 1973 and 2012, researchers reported in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

Health groups adapted quickly to reinstate cancer imaging following pandemic-driven free fall

The findings are among the first to show that facilities responded rather well to initial drop-offs in mammography and colorectal cancer screening exams, RAND Corp. researchers reported.

Ultrasound outperforms legacy technique at pinpointing heart arrhythmias

Commonly available electromechanical wave imaging accurately predicted 96% of abnormal heart rhythm locations.

‘Careful what we wish for’: Radiologist warns against relinquishing contrast monitoring duties

The caution comes just one week after a pair of imaging experts said it's time the field reconsiders radiologists' role in overseeing adverse contrast reactions.

New startup Aktis Oncology debuts with $72M in financing for novel radiopharmaceuticals

Big-name players Novartis and Bristol Myers Squibb were among those that participated in the company's series A round of financing.

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