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.

Autonomous AI reduces radiologists' breast cancer screening workload in real-world setting
Deployed in screening mammography, the tool identifies normal, low-risk exams and eliminates the need for double reads.
'Meaningful' FDA clearance opens new osteoarthritis treatment pathway
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently cleared a group of radiotherapy systems for use beyond cancer treatment.
AI-powered CCTA assessments show ‘close agreement’ with IVUS
Advanced AI software developed by Cleerly consistently produced plaque assessments comparable to intravascular ultrasound.
UCLA interventional radiologist 1st to perform 'breakthrough' procedure
Edward Wolfgang Lee, MD, PhD, believes he is the specialty's only physician to perform a key life-saving, minimally invasive procedure on a child.
MRI findings detail how a 'leaky' barrier can damage the brain years after head injuries
New evidence suggests the BBB can remain compromised following a head injury, even years after it first occurred.

Siemens-backed teleradiology company launches global coronavirus screening program

USARad said its new system will connect a network of chest CT-trained radiologists to providers on the front-lines of this growing pandemic.

Will AI’s ‘black box’ problem ever be solved?

Researchers still don’t truly understand how these algorithms work—and that’s a significant issue.

DBT still superior to mammography after 5-year follow-up

The modality detected more deadly cancers and achieved a better recall rate than traditional mammography, according to Penn researchers.

AHRA cancels upcoming conference in San Diego amid COVID-19 worries

The Association for Medical Imaging Management is the latest medical group to postpone or cancel its annual meetings amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Deep learning rivals radiologists at spotting wrist fractures on x-rays

The system did stumble when interpreting exams from an outside hospital, but the researchers believe there's a bright future for such tools as radiology aides.

$3M grant for multimodality breast imaging tool to slash unnecessary biopsies

Engineers from Dartmouth University also said their approach would cut out the need for gadolinium-based contrast agents.

A Major Victory for Patient Care: Vendor Partnership Helps Boost Revenue, Cut Costs

Sponsored by Hitachi Healthcare Americas

Missouri has been home to some big victories in recent years, with the Kansas City Chiefs winning Super Bowl LIV in 2020 and St. Louis Blues taking home the Stanley Cup in 2019.

Society of Interventional Radiology cancels annual meeting due to coronavirus

The group said its decision is based on recommendations from state, federal and global health organizations. SIR 2020 was set to begin March 28 in Seattle.

Medical Imaging

Autonomous AI reduces radiologists' breast cancer screening workload in real-world setting

'Meaningful' FDA clearance opens new osteoarthritis treatment pathway

AI-powered CCTA assessments show ‘close agreement’ with IVUS

UCLA interventional radiologist 1st to perform 'breakthrough' procedure

MRI findings detail how a 'leaky' barrier can damage the brain years after head injuries