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.

PSMA PET imaging’s proliferation produces uptick in aggressive treatment for prostate cancer
First approved by the FDA in 2021, providers have rapidly adopted this clinical innovation, which offers greater accuracy in detecting prostate cancer.
Bill Gates-backed company breaks ground on 'world's most advanced' isotope production facility
Leaders involved in the new facility’s development estimate it will increase global Ac-225 production capacity twentyfold.
Radiologists speak out against whole-body MRI screening in prominent editorial
Matthew S. Davenport, MD, MBA, and Scott B. Reeder, MD, PhD, made their plea to patients and providers in an opinion piece published May 6 in JAMA.
New Mexico company sets sights on bolstering the domestic supply of Mo-99
Eden Radioisotopes believes the facility will have the capacity to produce up to 50% of the global demand for Mo-99 once completed.
Certain strokes likely caused by artery widening, not blockages, new MRI data show
Imaging findings could explain why treatments involving aspirin and other antiplatelet drugs are not effective in some stroke patients.

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Lawmakers urge CMS to reexamine long-delayed imaging Appropriate Use Criteria program

The quality initiative has been pushed back several times, and some are concerned that it's no longer relevant and duplicates other efforts.

Mobile health provider offering at-home X-rays and ultrasounds expands into new states

EZaccessMD offers teleconsults with board-certified physicians coupled with mobile diagnostics, hoping to help health plan holders limit costs on facility-based visits.

Radiologic technologist accused of sexually assaulting patient during CT scan

The Texas-based rad tech was temporarily suspended from practicing and remains in jail on a $15,000 bond.

Generalists just as accurate as fellowship-trained radiologists at diagnosing appendicitis on MRI, CT

Community-based rads showed "excellent" accuracy using MR imaging to spot appendix issues, researchers reported in Emergency Radiology.

Ultrasound screening during wellness visits spots abnormalities in 94% of patients

Physicians ordered 30 total follow-ups, resulting in no added costs for 76% of Medicare Wellness patients.

Philips earns FDA breakthrough status for interventional IVC filter removal device

In two independent, prospective studies, the laser-guided tool was 96%-99% effective with a major adverse event rate of 0.7%-2%.

CAD-RADS a ‘big step in the right direction’ toward improving outcomes for acute chest pain

Korean researchers tested the Coronary Artery Disease Reporting and Data System in nearly 1,500 patients treated across four hospital emergency departments.

CMS launches coverage determination for beta-amyloid PET scans following Alzheimer’s drug approval

Multiple imaging advocates, notably SNMMI, have been calling on the federal agency to update its policies and require amyloid results prior to starting treatment with Aduhelm.

Medical Imaging

PSMA PET imaging’s proliferation produces uptick in aggressive treatment for prostate cancer

Bill Gates-backed company breaks ground on 'world's most advanced' isotope production facility

Radiologists speak out against whole-body MRI screening in prominent editorial

New Mexico company sets sights on bolstering the domestic supply of Mo-99

Certain strokes likely caused by artery widening, not blockages, new MRI data show