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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PET/MRI spots breast cancer biomarkers for risk-based screening methods

Imaging markers such as breast parenchymal uptake varied greatly between women with benign and malignant lesions, according to a study published in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

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How AI reduces radiation dose, but not quality, of key imaging findings

Deep learning-based reconstruction (DLR) can reduce the radiation dose associated with low-dose chest and abdominal CT scans without sacrificing image quality, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

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ACR: Risk of administering CT contrast in patients with kidney disease ‘has been overstated’

The National Kidney Foundation joined the college in releasing a new consensus document that answers key questions and offers recommendations for using IV contrast in patients with impaired kidney function.

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Medical imaging, radiation therapy professionals urged to embrace AI

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has published a new white paper on AI and its potential impact on the work of medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals.

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AI boosts quality of brain MRI images

AI algorithms can improve the quality of brain MRI images, according to new findings published in Neurocomputing.

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Cardiac MR comparable to FFR for evaluating nonculprit lesions after STEMI

A study published in the latest edition of JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging suggests cardiac magnetic resonance imaging can be as effective as measurements of fractional flow reserve in evaluating nonculprit lesions after STEMI.

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Imaging disrupter Nanox raises $55M, targeting cheaper x-ray option

An Israeli-based startup aiming to upend the medical imaging business just raised $26 million in its most recent round of funding, more than doubling its total support from investors that include Fujifilm and Foxconn.

Computer-animated counselors could improve patient understanding of breast cancer

Interacting with a computer-animated virtual counselor could help patients know more about complex health issues, including breast cancer, according to new findings published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.