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.

Contrast-enhanced supplemental imaging triggers anxiety for many women
Authors of a new paper contend their findings could be beneficial in adapting public messaging related to supplemental imaging to better inform those who may need it.
Specialized ultrasound technique reduces need for breast biopsies by 25%
Ultrasound-guided diffuse optical tomography (US-DOT) is a technique that combines the use of ultrasound with near-infrared light to create 3D pictures of tissues.
State partnership dramatically improves follow-up adherence after interventional procedures
The goal was to turn imaging surveillance into a routine part of post-surgical care, rather than an optional step.
STEMI cases bring high doses of radiation to the cath lab
“We're so focused on quickly taking care of the patient ... we may be forgetting about radiation safety,” one researcher explained.
FDA clears first-of-its-kind comprehensive AI triage solution from Aidoc
The solution combines 11 newly cleared indications and three previously cleared indications into a single workflow.

MRI technique reduces low-value surgeries for patients with colorectal cancer

Though effective, surgery for colorectal peritoneal metastases is accompanied by a high risk of major morbidity, making the decision to undergo the procedure complex for many patients.

TAVR, other interventional procedures may provide value for patients with carcinoid heart disease

These patients are typically treated with surgery, but those procedures carry their own risks that clinicians would prefer to avoid.

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Cardiovascular health societies share new performance and quality measures for PAD management

The ACC and AHA have published updated performance and quality measures focused on the diagnosis and management of peripheral artery disease. Several other specialty societies, including SCAI and SIR, also participated in the development of this new document.

Health insurer Highmark will provide 100% coverage for all diagnostic breast imaging

The new policy applies to all health plans across Pennsylvania, New York, West Virginia and Delaware, “removing financial barriers for essential breast cancer diagnostics.”

Mirvat Alasnag, MD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI, FSCCT, director of catheterization laboratory and research, King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah-Saudi Arabia, director of TCT Middle East, and member of Society of Cardiovascular CT (SCCT) Education Committee, outlines why coronary CT angiography (CCTA) imaging will likely be a paradigm shift in cardiology, and where the gaps remain to gather more clinical evidence.

CCTA continues to transform cardiac imaging, interventional cardiology

Mirvat Alasnag, MD, spoke to Cardiovascular Business about CCTA's growing influence in cardiology.

Hologic issues safety alert for breast biopsy needles

The safety notice was issued due to the risk of pieces of the needles dislodging into tissue during procedures.

Siemens Healthineers' latest 'helium-free' MRI nabs FDA clearance

The health tech company announced the news Thursday, noting that the platform should help facilities address the growing demand for imaging.

Sarah-Jane James, CT, MRI, molecular imaging senior market analyst for Signify Research, explains key trends in imaging systems she saw at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2025 meeting.

Key trends in medical imaging systems at RSNA 2025

Sarah-Jane James, imaging market analyst for Signify Research, discusses key trends in the specialty that she saw at the Radiological Society of North America's annual meeting.

Medical Imaging

Contrast-enhanced supplemental imaging triggers anxiety for many women

Specialized ultrasound technique reduces need for breast biopsies by 25%

State partnership dramatically improves follow-up adherence after interventional procedures

STEMI cases bring high doses of radiation to the cath lab

FDA clears first-of-its-kind comprehensive AI triage solution from Aidoc