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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Worklist fix slashes screening mammography turnaround times by 64%, particularly for high-risk women

After providers left one breast screening exam unread and overlooked, they decided to assess their processes and make a change.

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RSNA announces keynotes for upcoming meeting, with a theme of ‘redefining radiology’

The 107th iteration of the world's largest medical imaging conference will feature talks about the pandemic, equitable care, appropriate imaging, and more.

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Radiologists’ varying opinions on managing incidental cysts may be impacting downstream imaging

Brigham and Women's rads analyzed thousands of abdominal exam reports with follow-up pancreatic lesion guidance, sharing their findings in JACR.

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MRI evidence finds COVID-19 harms many areas of the brain, even in mild cases

It's the first study to compare brain scans both before and after participants were diagnosed with the novel virus.

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Radiologists’ variation in mammography screening performance highlights need for subspecialization

Researchers analyzed interpretation metrics for more than 1,200 rads practicing across the U.S. for their findings, published in Radiology.

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Radiologist and former Rad Partners CMO leading new private equity-backed national orthopedics practice

American Orthopedic Partners CEO Jay Bronner, MD, is joined by fellow RP alum Ryan Pahler, the imaging giant's former VP of national business development. 

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Radiology advocates update breast cancer screening guidance to reflect higher risk for minority women

The American College of Radiology and Society of Breast Imaging noted women of color are 72% more likely to be diagnosed with the disease before they turn 50 compared to non-Hispanic white women.

Medical isotope specialist NorthStar announces new executive hire

Frank Scholz, PhD, will oversee the Beloit, Wisconsin, firm's Mo-99 expansion efforts and new radioisotope development programs, among other duties.