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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European Society of Radiology delays annual meeting amid coronavirus scare

ECR 2020 was set to kick off next Wednesday, March 11, in Vienna. However, society leaders were “forced to make this decision” almost a week prior to the start date, given recent warnings issued by the WHO and others. 

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Imaging disrupter Nanox inks $174M deal to distribute 1,000 x-ray scanners

The systems are purported to offer an array of radiology services, but at a fraction of the cost and footprint of traditional technology.

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Physicians, radiologists review coronavirus imaging findings in lab-confirmed cases

Radiologists must be mindful of the diverse imaging presentations of COVID-19, experts urged in a recent study.

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AI boosts quality of breast cancer screenings when paired with human radiologists

AI algorithms can improve the overall quality of breast cancer screenings, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open.

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TeraRecon awarded 2 AI patents for medical imaging technology

TeraRecon announced Monday, March 2, that its AI solutions have been awarded two technology patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

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Researchers develop new PET tracer to diagnose Parkinson’s

German scientists recently beat out 21 other projects in a three-year contest to improve the differential diagnosis of the disease.

Shine Medical Technologies announces plans to open new Mo-99 plant in Europe

Founder and CEO Greg Piefer made the announcement during a recent Wisconsin Technology Council luncheon in Madison, according to a recent report. 

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3 things radiologists need to realize AI’s full potential

AI is expected to impact radiology more than perhaps any other medical specialty. In healthcare, though, nothing is a given.