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.

Nuclear imaging groups share new flurpiridaz guideline
Several groups collaborated on the document, which is designed to help clinicians provide high-quality, consistent care when using flurpiridaz during cardiac PET imaging exams.
New study suggests link between birth defects and preconception CT imaging
The findings raise concerns about women who are planning on becoming pregnant and imaging-related radiation exposure in the weeks leading up to conception.
Radiation exposure during imaging may be causing some pediatric cancer cases
Although the risk of developing cancer due to radiation exposure during medical imaging is small, there are clear associations between the two.
Company building novel portable stroke MR imaging platform seeks investors
New Zealand-based Wellumio in January announced its expansion into the U.S., laying the groundwork for local clinical trials to test its device.
Breast ultrasound finding may signal invasive cancer, research suggests
Though this finding is relatively uncommon, it is expected that the BI-RADS 6th edition ultrasound lexicon will include it as a feature associated with malignancy.

New suspicious findings on breast MRI performed during therapy are unlikely to be cancer

University of California, San Francisco, researchers found unusual lesions in 5.5% of cases and none were malignant.

Facebook, NYU develop new AI software using chest x-rays to predict patients’ COVID needs

The model can predict up to four days in advance if intensive care solutions may be needed.

FDA clears artificial intelligence add-on for ‘world’s first’ portable MR imaging system

Hyperfine said its new deep-learning software can aid in measuring brain structure and pathology in images obtained by its Swoop product.

One healthcare giant may have missed nearly 1,400 cancers due to pandemic-related drop in screening

In light of their findings, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers urge patients who delayed screening during the initial COVID-19 surge to contact their provider and reschedule.

Inpatient mammograms may help reduce disparities in breast cancer screening

Massachusetts General Hospital designed its pilot program to serve dual-eligible women who face significant barriers to completing their exams in outpatient settings.

Top radiology groups endorse new national recommendations against routine shielding during x-ray exams

The ACR and ASRT, among others, came out in support of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement's new guidance, issued recently.

FDA-cleared blood test for mild concussions may eliminate need for some CT exams

Abbott Laboratories' device helps doctors rule out the need for computed tomography testing in patients with less severe symptoms.

Interventional radiology is a top earning specialty, so why are political advocacy donations lagging?

Part of the disconnect revolves around education, and making sure IR physicians know how their profession is affected by the legislative process.

Medical Imaging

Nuclear imaging groups share new flurpiridaz guideline

New study suggests link between birth defects and preconception CT imaging

Radiation exposure during imaging may be causing some pediatric cancer cases

Company building novel portable stroke MR imaging platform seeks investors

Breast ultrasound finding may signal invasive cancer, research suggests