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.

5 reasons COVID ultrasound could displace lung CT, chest x-ray

Ultrasound has emerged as a strong contender for first-line status among imaging modalities used in emergency settings for diagnosing COVID-19, according to a multicenter group of ER physicians with COVID experience and ultrasound expertise.

High marks for ACR appropriateness criteria on CT angiography for stroke workup

Only 2% of CTAs ordered with ACR-AC categorizations of “may be appropriate” or “usually not appropriate” had imaging findings suggestive of stroke.

AI helps radiologists distinguish COVID-19 from conventional pneumonia

A new AI model can help radiologists distinguish COVID-19 from non-COVID 19 pneumonia when reading chest CT examinations.

CT reveals perceived stomachache as potential COVID symptom

Radiologists who come upon certain unanticipated findings in the lower lungs should alert the referring physician to possible COVID-19 infection.

FDA modifies imaging guidance for duration of COVID-19 crisis

The guidance, which permits temporary modification of standard protocols, is aimed at mitigating circumstances that could lead to avoidable COVID-19 exposure for patients, providers and others working with or around imaging equipment and related systems.

NYC radiologists find COVID-19 incidentally on neck, abdominal CT

COVID-19 can show up incidentally when a patient’s lungs are partially readable on CT scans of the abdomen or neck. And the findings can help identify patients who should be strictly quarantined.

5 tips for keeping radiologic technologists safe on the job during the pandemic

A team of imaging experts from the epicenter of the outbreak detailed their systematic strategy in European Radiology.

In hard-hit Northern Italy, chest CT quantification a solid early predictor of COVID outcomes

Researchers in Northern Italy have found CT quantification can be used to predict how severe the disease will become in positive-testing patients whose lungs are relatively clear when they’re admitted.

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