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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GE HealthCare acquires full stake in radiopharma firm that generated $183M last year

Tokyo-based Nihon Medi-Physics' portfolio includes nuclear imaging agents delivered across oncology, neurology and cardiology. 

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How does breast density affect AI accuracy?

AI has shown great promise for improving early detection of breast cancer, but many algorithms are hindered by a lack of training on diverse datasets. 

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Abnormal CT findings increasingly common among countertop workers

Individuals who work with engineered stone countertops are increasingly being diagnosed with silicosis—a chronic lung condition that is the result of inhaling large amounts of silica dust.

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Radiologists say hidden fat can predict Alzheimer’s 20 years before symptoms arise

Higher levels of visceral fat were linked to increased amyloid, according to new research being presented this week at RSNA 2024 in Chicago. 

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New AI-enabled CT system is officially available in North America

The scanner is equipped with features aimed at addressing some of the biggest pain points of both radiologists and technologists.

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Some soccer players are at risk of brain damage similar to CTE

American football isn’t the only contact sport that has medical experts concerned with the brain health of athletes. New evidence suggests certain soccer players may be at heightened risk of long-term brain abnormalities, too. 

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GBCA dose reduced by up to 80% with help from deep learning-based image reconstruction

Although GBCAs are largely considered safe, there are concerns about how gadolinium retention could affect patients who require repeated imaging.

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Concussions may slow 'background' brain activity in athletes, new imaging shows

New research into post-concussion brain health suggests that the impact of head trauma may be more far-reaching than previously believed.