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.

Bracco announces new partnership with nuclear medicine specialist to expand cardiac PET access

The collaboration with CardioNavix is expected to benefit low-volume centers, community hospitals, physician practices and outpatient imaging locations.

Interventionalists are significant contributors to radiology’s overall role in climate change

Over the course of a single work week, one IR department emitted the equivalent of driving an average car 58,300 miles.

‘Alarming’ bias among doctors analyzing chest X-rays for black lung disease

Researchers warned this issue very likely extends beyond the national Black Lung Program.

Risk-based triage can help radiologists prioritize mammograms during emergency situations

The algorithm incorporates clinical indication, breast symptoms, cancer history and age, researchers reported in JAMA Network Open.

Cheaper imaging-guided alternative used far less frequently than hysterectomy for postpartum bleeding

Women who had their uterus removed via this method paid $18,000 more in hospital charges when compared to uterine artery embolization, rads found.

Guerbet touts performance of new lower dose gadolinium contrast agent for MRI

A total of 560 patients were included in the Phase 3 clinical study of Gadopiclenol, and the firm hopes to seek U.S. regulatory approval in the near future.

Detection system helps radiologists quickly, more accurately spot major findings on chest X-rays

Notably, interpretation times fell from 10-65 seconds down to 6-27 seconds, researchers said Tuesday in Radiology.

FDA grants breakthrough device designation to AI-powered ECG analysis tool

Tempus, a Chicago-based healthcare technology company, collaborated with Geisinger on the solution.

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