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.

New ultrasound needle could significantly improve tissue yield during biopsies
Vibrating at up to 30,000 times per second, the sonographic device helps tissue to detach more easily without inflicting a large puncture wound to collect an adequate amount of tissue.
Bayer's new imaging agent for cardiac amyloidosis impresses in clinical trial
The REVEAL study has been assessing the sensitivity and specificity of iodine 124 evuzamitide (I 124 evuzamitide), a PET agent capable of visualizing signs of cardiac amyloidosis on imaging.
PSMA PET imaging’s proliferation produces uptick in aggressive treatment for prostate cancer
First approved by the FDA in 2021, providers have rapidly adopted this clinical innovation, which offers greater accuracy in detecting prostate cancer.
Bill Gates-backed company breaks ground on 'world's most advanced' isotope production facility
Leaders involved in the new facility’s development estimate it will increase global Ac-225 production capacity twentyfold.
Radiologists speak out against whole-body MRI screening in prominent editorial
Matthew S. Davenport, MD, MBA, and Scott B. Reeder, MD, PhD, made their plea to patients and providers in an opinion piece published May 6 in JAMA.

Performing serial MRIs in young patients with hemophilia may spot early joint damage

Experts tracked patients managed across 11 treatment centers over the course of more than a decade for their findings.

Radiologists must embrace low-field MRI or ‘we will be in trouble,’ expert says

The specialty needs to work together and address a number of issues surrounding the disruptive technology, Yale Director of MRI Services Jeffrey C. Weinreb, MD, argued.

Cooperation during pediatric MRIs improves with parental participation, study shows

Parent-assisted MRI scans improve imaging procedures and reduce associated costs, experts reported recently.

Oncologists warn of ‘significant’ incidental findings, unrelated to primary cancer, on treatment planning CT

While rare, these instances may represent “major” clinical findings and necessitate additional imaging, rad oncology experts urged.

Imaging group says new guidelines for chest pain contain some ‘troubling recommendations’

The update is meant to help clinicians improve outcomes while reducing costs, but one advocate says certain imaging suggestions may cause unanticipated harm.

American Society of Nuclear Cardiology says AHA/ACC chest pain guidelines miss the mark

One of the group's primary concerns is the "inappropriately large role" given to FFR-CT.

Monochromatic mammograms capable of decreasing radiation dose and discomfort, study finds

The new research spells good news for the future of breast imaging, experts noted in the European Journal of Radiology.

‘A watershed moment’: HeartFlow praises new chest pain guidelines

The company showed its support for the guidelines in a new statement.

Medical Imaging

New ultrasound needle could significantly improve tissue yield during biopsies

Bayer's new imaging agent for cardiac amyloidosis impresses in clinical trial

PSMA PET imaging’s proliferation produces uptick in aggressive treatment for prostate cancer

Bill Gates-backed company breaks ground on 'world's most advanced' isotope production facility

Radiologists speak out against whole-body MRI screening in prominent editorial