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.

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.
AI model nearly halves false positive rates for lung cancer CT screenings
Reducing false positives could decrease the frequency of unnecessary procedures, lower the associated costs and also ease patient anxiety concerning CT results.

COVID-19 brain damage can be categorized using a new 3-stage 'NeuroCovid' framework

Lead researcher Majid Fotuhi, MD, PhD, also said that completing a baseline MRI before these patients leave the hospital is “imperative" to their future treatment.

Oncology group releases its first clinical radiation therapy guidelines for cervical cancer

The American Society for Radiation Oncology recommendations cover indications and best practices for using external beam radiation therapy and brachytherapy in the postoperative and definitive settings.

Prior Authorization for Medical Imaging: Are You Completely Prepared to Get Paid Quickly Post-COVID?

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Like a whirlwind, COVID-19 seemed to appear out of nowhere and completely disrupted the global community. Economies are stressed, industries are experiencing unprecedented changes, and governments are trying to manage it all.

CT reveals undersized lung airways as ‘major’ COPD risk factor, ‘on par’ with cigarette smoking

Among more than 6,500 older adults, those with smaller pathways relative to lung size had the poorest lung function and were eight times more likely to develop the disease, researchers reported in JAMA.

Radiopharmaceutical manufacturer Curium files approvals for PET imaging agent

The St. Louis-based firm submitted a stand-alone Drug Master File with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, along with an Active Substance Master File with the European Medicines Agency, for its germanium-68 agent.

Law change would require health insurers to cover breast MRI, ultrasound for high-risk patients

Advocates recently urged lawmakers to approve the legislation, aimed at improving detection of tumors that mammography may have missed.

Repeated negative thinking associated with amyloid and tau deposition, increased dementia risk

Engaging in such thought patterns over a long period of time could raise an individual's chance of developing the brain disease, according to a new study.

Man dies after CT scan report showing cancer goes unread for more than a year

A number of IT systems failures and a radiology report below the standard of care contributed to the man’s passing.

Medical Imaging

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

AI model nearly halves false positive rates for lung cancer CT screenings