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The negotiations pertain to disagreements on compensation and concerns over outdated equipment used during IR procedures.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

New 3D imaging technique doubles the visibility of brain tumors on MR scans

Inventor and lead author Robert Edelman, MD, compared the advancement to stargazing at night versus during the day.

Radiologist and noted COVID-19 expert shares 5 lessons learned from the pandemic

Ali Gholamrezanezhad, MD, a clinical emergency radiologist with USC Keck Medicine, has authored more than 40 papers on the topic.

FDA grants fast track status to investigational molecular imaging agent

Tokyo-based Astellas's tracer was developed to supplement surgeries and reduces the chance of iatrogenic ureteral injury during colorectal or gynecologic procedures.

Fast MRI an ‘effective and feasible’ option for detecting cancer in dense breasts

In one recent study, AB-MR pinpointed 13 additional cancer cases that DBT missed, Penn Medicine announced recently.

Cardiac ultrasound study tags nearly 67% of COVID-19 patients with structural heart abnormalities

Many of those individuals had a myocardial injury, increasing their risk for heart attack, pulmonary embolism and heart failure.

Growing number of interventional radiology residents is raising the value of academic medical centers

An IR expert with Oregon Health Sciences University shared his argument recently in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology.

Simple animated video helps kids complete their MRI exams without anesthesia

All 52 children finished their scan without sedation, inlcuding 11 who were initially scheduled to receive it.

Radiology practices must step up their cost-accounting game as CMS places price pressure on CT, MRI

The American College of Radiology recently raised concerns about this issue in comments submitted to the feds.

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