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The negotiations pertain to disagreements on compensation and concerns over outdated equipment used during IR procedures.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

Google bringing AI, augmented reality to military cancer detection

The Defense Innovation Unit has tapped Google Cloud to prototype a pathology microscope equipped with both augmented reality and AI.

COVID-19 causes long-term lung and heart damage, but many patients self-repair over time

Experts from a pandemic hotspot in Austria reported on the first patients enrolled in an ongoing study, noting significant imaging-based improvements after 12-week follow-up visits.

6 things to consider before performing ventilation/perfusion lung scans amid COVID-19

The Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging recently released its updated guidance on the topic.

Stress CMR imaging a safe, valuable option when treating HFrEF patients

The study's authors said their findings suggest "an increased value of stress CMR in this population."

Magnetic resonance elastography advances epilepsy diagnoses

The researchers said adding MRE to neuroimaging assessments may dramatically help patients understand their specific disease.

GE Healthcare sells radiopharmacy network to now-largest molecular imaging firm in the U.S.

Radioisotope Life Sciences currently operates 31 pharmacies across 18 states.

Targeted ultrasound scores high marks as mammography alternative for breastfeeding women

US is the go-to approach for confirming masses in cases of pregnancy-associated breast cancer, but there is scant data on the practice.

Structured reporting for follow-up multiple sclerosis MRI significantly reduces interpretation times

That’s according to a new investigation out of the Cleveland Clinic, highlighted in Academic Radiology.

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