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.

Lantheus set to close $750M acquisition of PET agent developer Life Molecular Imaging
LMI is the maker of Neuraceq, a globally approved F-18 positron emission tomography imaging agent used to detect beta-amyloid plaques in patients evaluated for Alzheimer’s.
Doppler ultrasound offers accurate, accessible alternative for diagnosing peripheral artery disease
Experts believe the method could be easily integrated into clinical settings and improve screening for PAD.
AI ups detection of small prostate lesions by nearly 20%
Many experts believe that artifcial intelligence could help address issues with reader variability on prostate MRIs.
AI-enhanced echocardiography improves early detection of cardiac amyloidosis
The first FDA-cleared AI model of its kind was found to be an accurate screening tool for cardiac amyloidosis.
AI algorithm that diagnoses depression from MRI scans gains key regulatory approval
Experts are hopeful the software can bring more objectivity to the diagnostic process by giving providers visual evidence of alterations in brain activity.

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

FDA approves expanded use of PET imaging agent

The product's updated indications include quantification and long-term monitoring of amyloid plaques on imaging.

Low dose GBCA effective, safe for pediatric imaging

Although gadopiclenol is approved for adults and children ages 2 and older, there is limited data on its use in the pediatric population.

Dana Smetherman, MD, MPH, MBA, FACR, chief executive officer of the American College of Radiology (ACR), explains a resolution at the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates (HOD) 2025 meeting calling for requirements to add DICOM image interoperability to federal standards.

Radiologists call on AMA to push for new federal IT interoperability standards

Dana Smetherman, MD, CEO of the ACR, explains a resolution adopted at the American Medical Association House of Delegates meeting calling for new health IT standards.

'Powerful' new PET agent improves the diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer

The agent “exhibits powerful tumor delineation” in challenging cases of determining cancer subtypes, and could potentially lead to more personalized, effective treatment strategies.

Emergency physicians make more mistakes when interpreting imaging of multiple organs

A new analysis details the prevalence of interpretation errors in EDs, the factors that influence them and how they affect patient care.

High resolution DBT exams enhance early cancer detection

Recent advances in imaging technology have built on the momentum DBT utilization has created for early diagnoses.

Industry partnership set to advance research on theranostics

The deal will create a Therapy Command Center to support the study and use of theranostics across Massachusetts General Hospital and its affiliated centers in bordering states.

Medical Imaging

Lantheus set to close $750M acquisition of PET agent developer Life Molecular Imaging

Doppler ultrasound offers accurate, accessible alternative for diagnosing peripheral artery disease

AI ups detection of small prostate lesions by nearly 20%

AI-enhanced echocardiography improves early detection of cardiac amyloidosis

AI algorithm that diagnoses depression from MRI scans gains key regulatory approval