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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Permanent hair dye may increase breast cancer risk by up to 60% in black women

"Researchers have been studying the possible link between hair dye and cancer for a long time, but results have been inconsistent," said co-author Alexandra White, PhD.

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Radiologists must take a data-driven approach to discuss gadolinium, mitigate liability risk

Healthcare institutions are encountering a growing number of gadolinium deposition disease cases. One expert recently discussed why radiologists should use current data to shed light on the topic and minimize their liability risk.

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MaxQ AI announces ISO 27001 certification

MaxQ AI has achieved ISO 27001 certification, meaning the Tel Aviv, Israel-based company fully complies with the internationally recognized information security standard.

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Key brain region smaller in women who use birth control pills, MRI scans reveal

Women who use oral contraceptives have a “significantly” smaller area of the brain that’s responsible for regulating everything from body temperature to mood, appetite, sex drive and sleep cycles. 

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Siemens Healthineers shares 2 AI-powered MRI solutions

Siemens Healthineers has announced the arrival of two new AI-based software assistants designed to help radiologists interpret MRI examinations. The solutions were officially introduced to the public at RSNA 2019 in Chicago.

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E-scooter study finds more injuries in CT scans and x-rays

A significant portion of people who undergo a CT scan or x-ray after an electric scooter accident had injuries, according to a study presented at the 2019 RSNA annual meeting.

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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.

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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.