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. 

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Transformative prostate cancer therapy ‘should not be accepted’ without PET imaging

Two Stanford University experts made their case for using molecular imaging to select patients for 177-Lu-PSMA-617 in a new Journal of Nuclear Medicine editorial.

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Quality experts urge CMS to fold imaging Appropriate Use Criteria Program into other value initiatives

After years of delays, the initiative's usefulness has "diminished significantly," imaging leaders from several noted institutions wrote in Health Affairs. 

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Imaging center has credentials revoked following ‘severe’ issues with mammography screening

The provider has also failed to comply with an FDA request to notify patients and referrers of the breast screening problems.

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Breast density associated with an increased risk of invasive cancer among women 75 and up

Researchers recommend individualized screening strategies for this population, among whom mammography guidance remains murky. 

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AI automates radiologists’ decision to perform prostate MRI scans with or without contrast

Ideally, clinicians could weigh the pros and cons for each exam, but time is typically at a premium for radiology departments flooded with prostate scan requests.

Portable MRI helps radiologists spot life-threatening brain bleeding in stroke patients

Neurology experts using Hyperfine's bedside system correctly spotted 80% of intracerebral hemorrhages.

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Fujifilm signs nearly $10M, 10-year deal to outfit Navy fleet with digital X-ray systems

Under the contract, the Lexington, Massachusetts-based vendor will serve as the Navy's sole provider of digital radiography systems. 

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Playing sports such as baseball, tennis does not increase odds of OA visible on hand X-rays

Additionally, repetitive strain from a history of bat or racket sports wasn't associated with symptomatic osteoarthritis, experts reported recently.