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.

Breast cancer screening rates saw a 10% drop among several groups of women over the last 2 decades
Decreased screening rates among different subgroups highlight the ongoing need for outreach strategies that target vulnerable populations, experts contend.
Northwestern deploys new mobile stroke unit equipped with 32-slice CT scanner
The MSU operates 365 days a year and covers 138 square miles. Hundreds of patients have been treated through the MSU, with more than 500 receiving critical care in it 2025 alone.
MRI findings suggest parts of the brain reorganize to become 'younger' after a stroke
The finding could signal that the brain has the potential to heal itself in the long-term after a stroke.
Helium prices spike as war rages on—should MRI providers be worried?
The ramifications of the conflict in the Middle East may soon extend beyond the gas pump and into the healthcare sector, experts are cautioning.
Department of energy partners to bolster domestic radioisotope supply
Gadolinium-153, or Gd-153, is routinely used to calibrate nuclear imaging equipment. It has been in short supply since 2023 when global distribution of the radioisotope came to a halt.

Artificial intelligence reads chest X-rays to predict severe COVID-19 case progression with 80% accuracy

NYU scientists developed their computer program using more than 5,200 radiographs gathered from 3,000-plus critically ill coronavirus patients treated at the institution.

TEER associated with an added benefit for SMR patients in earlier stages of heart failure

Low levels of residual mitral regurgitation after TEER can make a big impact on patient outcomes, researchers explained in a new analysis.

No practice changes needed after ultrasound-related FDA safety warning, imaging experts say

Such injectable agents have been administered routinely for years to detect heart disease, assess risk, and identify tumors throughout the abdomen.

NorthStar advances Mo-99 expansion efforts with new ‘milestone’ delivery

President and CEO of the nuclear medicine company Stephen Merrick spoke about the move at “From Belgium to Beloit, Wisconsin," an event celebrating the news.

Artificial intelligence shows promise spotting small bone fractures invisible to humans on X-rays

Michigan Medicine scientists helped design a deep convolutional neural network that could pinpoint nearly 91% of occult fractures on scaphoid radiographs.

Radiology advocates inching toward unified reimbursement plan for PET infection, inflammation exams

The American College of Radiology is among the many radvocates holding teleconferences with Medicare Administrative Contractors to determine a path forward.

FDA clears ‘world’s first’ artificial intelligence tool to simplify thyroid ultrasound scans

Medo-Thyroid processes video sweeps of the glands, with AI selecting optimal images, calculating measurements, and helping characterize nodules using TI-RADS.

Hip ultrasound use surges, with no corresponding jump in dysplasia diagnoses, claims data reveal

Some countries have adopted universal screening for this concern, but experts from the Neiman Policy Institute and other entities aren't convinced, at least yet.

Medical Imaging

Breast cancer screening rates saw a 10% drop among several groups of women over the last 2 decades

Northwestern deploys new mobile stroke unit equipped with 32-slice CT scanner

MRI findings suggest parts of the brain reorganize to become 'younger' after a stroke

Helium prices spike as war rages on—should MRI providers be worried?

Department of energy partners to bolster domestic radioisotope supply