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.

Whole-body MRI provider Prenuvo launches annual imaging subscription service
The Redwood City, California-based startup announced the move Monday, with its Core Membership starting at $1,199 annually
Health system touts $7M expansion of molecular imaging department, ER
Leaders at the Utah hospital are hopeful the newly updated PET offerings will help patients seek treatment locally, avoiding long travel times.
MRI-guided ablation as effective as surgery for prostate cancer treatment
A new clinical trial investigated the safety and efficacy of the procedure, along with its impact on urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction and other factors.
FDA clears GE HealthCare's next generation photon-counting CT system
The Photonova Spectra system is powered by the company’s novel Deep Silicon detector technology.
Autonomous AI reduces radiologists' breast cancer screening workload in real-world setting
Deployed in screening mammography, the tool identifies normal, low-risk exams and eliminates the need for double reads.

Researchers call for optimized shielding efforts after study shows imaging radiation may boost testicular cancer risk

Individuals exposed to diagnostic radiation in the first decade of their life face an increased risk of developing the disease, Penn Medicine experts reported recently.

Woman diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer sues over misread mammograms

Sonja Wowk, 63, is the sixth woman to file suit against Michael Bigg and the Allison Breast Cancer.

Radiologists must assume leading role in ultrasound governance, training, medical societies urge

The specialty should also work to ensure that hygienic measures are in place to prevent contamination, experts advised.

Pairing DBT with synthetic mammography beats traditional ‘one size fits all’ breast screening approach

The combination detected more cancers overall and a larger crop of early stage cases compared to digital mammography, Italian researchers reported in Radiology.

Many IR procedures could not be delayed during the pandemic due to their ‘central role in patient care’

Interventional rad volumes didn't fall as hard as diagnostic imaging totals which should spark conversation about redefining "essential" procedures.

FDA expert panel votes against Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug, dashing latest hopes for treatment

Alzheimer's Association President and CEO Harry Johns said the vote was disappointing, claiming publicly released data on aducanumab justified its federal approval.

Computer-aided system tops 90% accuracy at diagnosing melanoma

Lithuanian researchers developed their method by combining various noninvasive imaging technologies, such as ultrasound and optical spectrophotometry.

Top cardiac society releases new guidelines for training radiology students in cardiovascular CT

The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography recently published its 14-page guidance online.

Medical Imaging

Whole-body MRI provider Prenuvo launches annual imaging subscription service

Health system touts $7M expansion of molecular imaging department, ER

MRI-guided ablation as effective as surgery for prostate cancer treatment

FDA clears GE HealthCare's next generation photon-counting CT system

Autonomous AI reduces radiologists' breast cancer screening workload in real-world setting