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.

MRIs show how peanut consumption improves the brain's vascular function
Consistently incorporating unsalted peanuts into a person’s diet enhances cerebral blood flow to multiple brain regions.
CCTA will play an essential role in the cath labs of the future
Noninvasive coronary CT angiography is growing more and more important as time goes on, helping cardiologists make critical treatment decisions. Carlos Collet, MD, PhD, discussed the technique's potential to be a real game-changer for patient care in a new interview.
Society of Interventional Radiology urges UHC to update policy on radioembolization treatment
SIR contends that payments toward transarterial radioembolization (TARE)/selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT) should extend beyond the current coverage limitations in patients with liver cancer and metastases.
RadNet acquires remote MRI scanning solutions provider Alpha RT
The company offers a suite of services including AI-powered safety monitoring in case something goes wrong in the MRI suite, staffing, training and certification.
Mechanical thrombectomy beats anticoagulation alone in STORM-PE
Highly anticipated trial data comparing mechanical thrombectomy to anticoagulation alone for intermediate- and high-risk pulmonary embolism showed that the more aggressive strategy improved outcomes.

Adding ancillary MRI features to LI-RADS treatment algorithm improves HCC care

Korean researchers tested the traditional LI-RADS algorithm and a modified version in nearly 140 patients with liver cancer, sharing their findings in Radiology.

First patients receive new PET tracer; Canadian orgs sign isotope deal, and more molecular imaging updates

Blue Earth Diagnostics announced that it has administered its new radiohybrid imaging agent to patients taking part in a clinical trial for prostate cancer.

Deep learning helps radiologists target missed lung cancer diagnoses on chest x-rays

South Korean scientists detailed their new “automatic detection algorithm” in a study published recently in Radiology.

Molecular imaging pioneer, beloved radiologist passes away

In addition to his dedication to early cancer detection, the renowned 57-year-old physician developed a number of FDG PET algorithms used for managing cancer patients.

Focused abdominal ultrasound a faster, less costly alternative to fluoroscopic upper GI exam

UGI is the standard go-to for malrotation of the intestines during fetal development, but it has several limitations, imaging researchers wrote in JACR.

Cancer-inspired radiotherapeutic approach has potential as COVID-19 treatment

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center researchers described their findings as a "potent" first step forward in using oncology-based approaches to combat the virus.

DBT offers most accurate tumor measurements among breast imaging approaches

The results also suggest synthetic mammography will be used alongside 3D mammo, or DBT, more frequently in the coming years, radiologists explained in Clinical Imaging.

Imaging backlog, lack of radiology resources creating ‘perfect storm’ for hospitals

NHS insitutions were already in need of imaging modalities and faculty prior to the pandemic, and now more than 600,000 people are waiting for deferred exams.

Medical Imaging

MRIs show how peanut consumption improves the brain's vascular function

CCTA will play an essential role in the cath labs of the future

Society of Interventional Radiology urges UHC to update policy on radioembolization treatment

RadNet acquires remote MRI scanning solutions provider Alpha RT

Mechanical thrombectomy beats anticoagulation alone in STORM-PE