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. 

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Can radiologists confidently use contrast-enhanced ultrasound LI-RADS?

The American College of Radiology released the contrast-specific LI-RADS system in response to the widespread use of the material in clinical practice. To date, however, few studies have analyzed its interreader agreement, and in those that have, results have been inconsistent.

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Which breast cancer phenotypes have the greatest influence on MRI?

Breast cancer phenotype can influence MRI’s ability to evaluate the effectiveness of chemotherapy, according to a study published Oct. 4 in the European Journal of Radiology. But which specific tumor subtypes have the greatest impact on the modality’s performance?

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Quantitative differences in PET/CT protocols ‘concerning,’ researchers find

Standardizing protocols for preclinical PET/CT imaging can help translate research findings to the clinical setting, according to a study published Sept. 27 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

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Magnetic seed tech helps physicians localize breast lesions

A new magnetic “seed” technology can help radiologists localize breast lesions and offers benefits over traditional wire-guided localization (WGL), reported authors of a study published Oct. 3 in the European Journal of Radiology.

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FDA grants ‘breakthrough’ designation to ultrasound AI product

Software that uses AI to make cardiac-ultrasound experts of healthcare workers with no prior ultrasound experience has received “Breakthrough Device” designation from the FDA.

Intelerad Introduces Imaging Connectivity Suite™ at RANZCR 2019

Hospitals with one or more legacy PACS and RIS solutions can now overcome interoperability challenges and limitations with a new suite of solutions from Intelerad Medical Systems™, a leader in enterprise workflow and medical imaging solutions. Intelerad’s Imaging Connectivity Suite™ will enhance legacy systems to deliver modern workflows that provide highly secure and rapid access to medical images and diagnostic results.

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New algorithm improves MRI for pregnancy monitoring

An algorithm designed to unfold MRI scans of the placenta may allow doctors to more accurately identify and treat issues with the organ during pregnancy, according to new research out of MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory.

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AI system targets key findings in x-rays in 10 seconds, 120 times faster than docs

An x-ray interpretation system driven by AI can decipher images in just 10 seconds, compared to 20 minutes or more for its physician counterparts.