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.

MRIs show how peanut consumption improves the brain's vascular function
Consistently incorporating unsalted peanuts into a person’s diet enhances cerebral blood flow to multiple brain regions.
CCTA will play an essential role in the cath labs of the future
Noninvasive coronary CT angiography is growing more and more important as time goes on, helping cardiologists make critical treatment decisions. Carlos Collet, MD, PhD, discussed the technique's potential to be a real game-changer for patient care in a new interview.
Society of Interventional Radiology urges UHC to update policy on radioembolization treatment
SIR contends that payments toward transarterial radioembolization (TARE)/selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT) should extend beyond the current coverage limitations in patients with liver cancer and metastases.
RadNet acquires remote MRI scanning solutions provider Alpha RT
The company offers a suite of services including AI-powered safety monitoring in case something goes wrong in the MRI suite, staffing, training and certification.
Mechanical thrombectomy beats anticoagulation alone in STORM-PE
Highly anticipated trial data comparing mechanical thrombectomy to anticoagulation alone for intermediate- and high-risk pulmonary embolism showed that the more aggressive strategy improved outcomes.

Radiologists must master cardiac CT, MRI to keep pace with demand: ‘The heart is not a magical organ’

Utilization of these two modalities has surged in recent years, yet only a small fraction of rads image the heart, an analysis of Medicare data found.

FDA: Novel device protects athletes from traumatic brain injury, MR imaging shows

Q-Collar is a C-shaped, noninvasive device that goes around the neck, applying a compressive force to increase blood volume and reduce brain movement.

Why two radiologists say a ‘tide of change’ is needed within the specialty

The pair called on the American Board of Radiology and European Society of Radiology to incorporate forward-looking principles into their core curriculum.

COVID-19 vaccine side effects extend beyond breast exams, now impacting nearly all imaging modalities

Radiologists and other providers must be aware lymph node changes are appearing on MRI, PET/CT, and ultrasonography exams.

Managing COVID-19 vaccine side effects: Harvard radiologists share their ‘pragmatic’ approach

The method is based on the ACR's BI-RADS Atlas and aims to encourage vaccinations, limit patient anxiety and reduce unnecessary follow-up testing.

Dental x-rays may be causing hundreds of excess cancer cases each year

Oral and maxillofacial radiology experts said the number could be cut by 75% through two key strategies.

Deep learning detects common shoulder pain on x-rays—a potential safeguard for busy physicians

The neural network performed well even when faced with low-quality images, German researchers reported in Skeletal Radiology.

Radiologists ‘highly encourage’ using structured reporting system for bladder cancer MRI

The Vesical Imaging-Reporting and Data System (VI-RADS) showed high diagnostic validity and reliability for predicting muscle invasion from the disease.

Medical Imaging

MRIs show how peanut consumption improves the brain's vascular function

CCTA will play an essential role in the cath labs of the future

Society of Interventional Radiology urges UHC to update policy on radioembolization treatment

RadNet acquires remote MRI scanning solutions provider Alpha RT

Mechanical thrombectomy beats anticoagulation alone in STORM-PE