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.

Ultrasonography a swift and sound alternative to MRI for diagnosing anterior knee pain

Magnetic resonance is the "gold standard" method of assessing this indication, but US scored high marks in a recent study.

Radiology must change the payment paradigm for point-of-care ultrasound, experts charge

Scientists with the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound and the ACR are proposing a framework that would position POCUS as a completely different type of evaluation from DXUS.

Deep learning diagnoses disabling neurological condition on MRI in under 1 second

The platform—DystoniaNet—was 98.8% accurate at diagnosing the condition, and with further testing, may soon be in clinics, experts explained recently.

Radiology practice paying $500K after allegedly delivering contrast imaging without doc supervision

Advanced Imaging of Port Charlotte also billed Medicare for services performed by doctors who lacked the proper credentials, the DOJ announced.

Radiologic technologists among 200 healthcare workers prepared to strike over COVID contract concerns

Union members remain divided with Allina Health management on language providing safety protections and pay benefits related to potential virus exposure.

New mammoscope tool bolsters cancer screening in women with dense breasts

University at Buffalo researchers recently received a four-year, $1.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to advance their technology.

Synthetic DBT images reduce radiation dose and eliminate need for digital mammograms, study finds

Canadian researchers found no notable difference in specificity and sensitivity between the two approaches, they explained recently in AJR.

Pandemic pushes radiologists to ditch patient shielding during x-ray exams

Yale New Haven Health had intended to stop shielding in July, but COVID-19 made aprons an infection risk, and cleaning them took time they didn’t have.

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