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.

FDA issues recall on Philips spectral CT systems
A software issue could lead to the affected devices inadvertently moving, potentially making unintentional contact with patients or other equipment, according to the FDA.
Entire department of interventional radiologists resigns over failed negotiations
The negotiations pertain to disagreements on compensation and concerns over outdated equipment used during IR procedures.
AI turns low-quality MRI scans into helpful heart images
A team of biomedical engineers, radiologists and cardiologists has developed a new AI model capable of restoring low-quality cardiac MRI scans.
New AI-enabled, helium-free MRI system earns FDA clearance
The scanner requires just 0.7 liters of liquid helium for cooling—a fraction of the more than 1,500 liters standard systems need to operate safely.
How the shape, size and location of calcified carotid plaques affect stroke risk
A new analysis provides further insight into factors affecting plaque stability and subsequent ischemic events

AI model for pneumothorax gains FDA clearance

behold.ai, a London-based imaging technology company, has received FDA clearance for its AI algorithm designed to help radiologists triage pneumothorax patients.

Radiology group may sue city after ‘irresponsible’ approach to coronavirus derails its trade show

The European Society of Radiology is eyeing legal action against Austrian authorities, with organizers forced to delay the group’s 2020 conference in Vienna at the eleventh hour.

ACR publishes coronavirus use case to help AI researchers

The American College of Radiology Data Science Institute (ACR DSI) has shared an AI use case for the new coronavirus, publishing it just as the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic.

ACR offers radiologists guidance on handling coronavirus—WHO labels it a global pandemic

The American College of Radiology offered up imaging suggestions for healthcare facilities and said efforts required to eliminate contamination in exam rooms could lead to "substantial problems for patient care."

RadNet to increase AI presence with acquisition of DeepHealth

RadNet, one of the largest radiology providers in the United States, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire DeepHealth, an imaging technology company focused on using AI to improve breast cancer screening.

Siemens-backed teleradiology company launches global coronavirus screening program

USARad said its new system will connect a network of chest CT-trained radiologists to providers on the front-lines of this growing pandemic.

Will AI’s ‘black box’ problem ever be solved?

Researchers still don’t truly understand how these algorithms work—and that’s a significant issue.

DBT still superior to mammography after 5-year follow-up

The modality detected more deadly cancers and achieved a better recall rate than traditional mammography, according to Penn researchers.

Medical Imaging

FDA issues recall on Philips spectral CT systems

Entire department of interventional radiologists resigns over failed negotiations

AI turns low-quality MRI scans into helpful heart images

New AI-enabled, helium-free MRI system earns FDA clearance

How the shape, size and location of calcified carotid plaques affect stroke risk