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.

Death of a woman who suffered allergic reaction to CT contrast prompts inquiry

Peta Hickey, 43, was referred for an exam in 2019 as part of her company's corporate heart check program.

Total knee AI/AR cleared for sales in the US

The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to a French startup for surgery software that combines AI with augmented reality and computer vision.

Aetna the first national insurer to cover MR imaging-guided treatment for essential tremor

Focused ultrasound offers a one-time outpatient procedure to help relieve symptoms, but coverage gaps have presented barriers to its use.

Interventional radiologists leading fewer kidney stone removal procedures

While IR experts still complete a majority of initial renal access exams, urologists are narrowing the gap.

Automated tool can help radiologists avoid overlooking wrist fractures on X-ray exams

The AI performed comparably to imaging experts and may best serve as a triage tool or additional reader to reduce the risk of missing a fracture.

Early CMR imaging improves diagnosis of unexplained heart attacks

Turning to the modality just a few days earlier appeared to make a significant impact when it came to making an accurate diagnosis.

‘Partial victory’: Imaging advocates say Humana relenting on some PET/CT payment restrictions

The health insurer reversed its coverage denial for imaging of gastric and esophageal oncologic indications, while other restrictions remain in place.

COVID-19 vaccine-related imaging tracer uptake may appear weeks after previously thought

Nearly 30% of patients showed lymph node uptake on PET/CT scans more than six weeks after their second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

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