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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AI IDs lung tumors from MRI scans better than other methods

A new AI algorithm developed by researchers at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, can identify lung tumors from MRI scans faster than other advanced methods.

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Cardiac MRI-derived T2 mapping may help heart failure patients

Researchers used T2 mapping taken from weekly cardiac MRIs to help identify cardiotoxicity at an early stage, according to results of a pig study published Feb. 18 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The findings could help cancer patients at risk of chemo-induced heart failure.

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Breast imaging referrers ordering more MRI scans following legislation

At an academic health system in Boston, referring physicians have been ordering more breast MRI scans since Massachusetts mandated that mammographers inform patients in writing of their breast density.

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RBMA, UAC working to prevent ultrasound reimbursement cuts

The Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) and Ultrasound Access Coalition (UAC) have released a statement highlighting their opposition to the $112 million in Medicare ultrasound reimbursement cuts planned by CMS.

Canon Medical sponsors new and promising AI developments

Making its grand debut at this year’s ECR, the Artificial Intelligence Exhibition (AIX) will bring AI to the heart of Europe’s biggest radiology congress and technical exhibition.

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How AI can improve mammography

There are four areas in which AI must excel to become clinically viable in women’s medical imaging—particularly mammography: performance, time, workflow and cost, according to an opinion article published in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

Philips receives FDA clearance for DR system with live video image at tube head

Royal Philips has gained FDA clearance for its new DigitalDiagnost C90 digital radiography system, which features a live video image displayed at the tube head.

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Ohio health system uses AI to help stroke patients

Kettering Health Network, an Ohio-based health system, is using AI to reverse the effects of strokes quicker, according to a report by WDTN News.