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.

Incidental COVID-19 spotted on breast MR imaging, providing warning to radiologists

U.K. experts recently detailed their concerns in a study set to be published in the September issue of Radiology Case Reports.

Diagnostic imaging pay has slid steadily since 2007, with MRI, bone densitometry bearing the brunt

Adjusting for inflation, the drop persisted across nine different modalities, Brown University experts wrote in JACR.

New CT technique slashes radiation exposure while retaining image quality

A separate study published Wednesday found dose reduction methods in chest tomosynthesis dramatically impacted image clarity, highlighting the difficulties with cutting patients' exposure.

Internists harnessing point-of-care ultrasound help drop downstream radiology referrals

That’s according to a new analysis published in the European Journal of Internal Medicine.

Lifelong thinking skills create ‘cognitive reserve’ protection against Alzheimer’s-related brain changes

Normal scores on thinking and memory tests at the start of a 14-year-long study were associated with fewer problems later in life, regardless of amyloid brain plaques.

Major practices ink DBT AI deals, Canon’s MRI clearance, ABR’s video series, plus more radiology vendors news

Plus, new CT scanner drapes, Nuance's latest AI Marketplace addition, and several firms raise millions in capital.

Top imaging groups warn delayed screenings could cause ‘second healthcare crisis’

The ACR—along with seven other radiology organizations—said thousands could die due to delayed diagnoses caused by the pandemic and urged governors to take action.

Adding ancillary MRI features to LI-RADS treatment algorithm improves HCC care

Korean researchers tested the traditional LI-RADS algorithm and a modified version in nearly 140 patients with liver cancer, sharing their findings in Radiology.

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