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.

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.
A robot may soon be handling patients' ultrasounds in a Wisconsin health system
The machine will be operated remotely by a sonographer who has been trained to conduct remote ultrasound exams.
ED pivots to virtual radiology service, slashing CT turnaround times and lengths of stay
Syracuse, New York-based Upstate Medical University had previously relied on rad residents to handle initial reads, with attendings finalizing interpretation in the a.m.

RSNA 2019: Focused ultrasound may open pathway for treating Alzheimer’s

Bypassing the blood-brain barrier has long been a challenge for clinicians, but focused ultrasound can open specific pathways and help deliver targeted treatments to those suffering from the disease.

RSNA 2019: AI can do a lot for radiologists—but not everything

The rise of AI is one of the most popular topics in all of radiology, but there are still clear limits to its potential.

RSNA announces winners of annual AI challenge

RSNA announced the winners of its third annual AI competition, the RSNA Intracranial Hemorrhage Detection and Classification Challenge, at RSNA 2019 in Chicago.

More frequent breast cancer screenings catch disease earlier

Annual mammography screenings find cancer in patients at a less advanced stage than those who have a mammogram every two years, according to a new study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

Zebra Medical Vision’s AI solution for pleural effusion gains FDA clearance

Zebra Medical Vision has received FDA clearance for an AI solution designed to identify pleural effusion in chest x-rays.

AI model could help radiologists diagnose lung cancer

Deep learning-based prediction models can help healthcare providers diagnose small pulmonary nodules, according to a new study published in Academic Radiology.

Doc notches key win in court battle over certificate of need for MRI

Gajendra Singh, MD, has been working for years to open up more options for consumers in the Winston-Salem area, but he reached a roadblock last year.

Ultrasound treatment relieves tremors, improves quality of life in Parkinson’s patients

Magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy is immediately effective and requires a shorter hospital stay compared to traditional methods such as deep brain stimulation.

Medical Imaging

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

A robot may soon be handling patients' ultrasounds in a Wisconsin health system

ED pivots to virtual radiology service, slashing CT turnaround times and lengths of stay