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.

PSMA PET imaging’s proliferation produces uptick in aggressive treatment for prostate cancer
First approved by the FDA in 2021, providers have rapidly adopted this clinical innovation, which offers greater accuracy in detecting prostate cancer.
Bill Gates-backed company breaks ground on 'world's most advanced' isotope production facility
Leaders involved in the new facility’s development estimate it will increase global Ac-225 production capacity twentyfold.
Radiologists speak out against whole-body MRI screening in prominent editorial
Matthew S. Davenport, MD, MBA, and Scott B. Reeder, MD, PhD, made their plea to patients and providers in an opinion piece published May 6 in JAMA.
New Mexico company sets sights on bolstering the domestic supply of Mo-99
Eden Radioisotopes believes the facility will have the capacity to produce up to 50% of the global demand for Mo-99 once completed.
Certain strokes likely caused by artery widening, not blockages, new MRI data show
Imaging findings could explain why treatments involving aspirin and other antiplatelet drugs are not effective in some stroke patients.

Amyloid PET requirement is the latest controversy muddying historic Alzheimer’s drug approval

SNMMI President Alan Packard, PhD, told Health Imaging he was "extremely surprised" PET imaging wasn't listed as a requirement for Biogen's aducanumab.

Radiology could see surge in MR imaging volumes following approval of blockbuster Alzheimer’s treatment

One publicly traded imaging center operator saw its stock climb 21% in the days after the U.S. FDA's approval of Aduhelm.

Brain imaging insights associated with COVID-19 in spinal fluid shed light on neurological symptoms

Although the combination of specific brain MRI results and SARS-CoV-2 in the spinal fluid are rare, the findings can help as society moves into the post-pandemic era.

RSNA meeting’s ‘ambiguous’ disclosure policy pushing many radiologists to omit financial conflicts

Forty-seven percent of presenters and moderators at the society’s 2018 conference who received industry payments didn’t disclose at least one exceeding $200, a new analysis shows.

FDA approves controversial drug developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease

The Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging came out in support of the administration's decision, saying the "potential benefits of the drug certainly outweigh the risks."

Imaging advocates offer guidance after reported spate of SPECT/CT payment denials

The Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging said it’s received “many complaints” from the field pertaining to various commercial payers.

‘A transformation in care’: New treatment improves survival for advanced prostate cancer patients

Results of the international, phase 3 trial were presented recently during the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting.

MLB ‘FEVER’ pitch: New MRI view changing the game for elbow injuries

Major league pitchers put a tremendous amount of stress on their arms and new imaging insights can give players a competitive advantage on their road to recovery.

Medical Imaging

PSMA PET imaging’s proliferation produces uptick in aggressive treatment for prostate cancer

Bill Gates-backed company breaks ground on 'world's most advanced' isotope production facility

Radiologists speak out against whole-body MRI screening in prominent editorial

New Mexico company sets sights on bolstering the domestic supply of Mo-99

Certain strokes likely caused by artery widening, not blockages, new MRI data show