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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2 new trials explore the potential of whole-body MRI for improving cancer care

Whole-body MRI (WB-MRI) shows promise as an alternative to multi-modality staging of colorectal cancer and non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to new studies published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology and The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.

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Screening MRI provides value for women with personal history of breast cancer, high-risk lesions

Breast MRI screening should be “strongly considered” for women with a personal history of breast cancer or high-risk lesions, according to new research published in Radiology.

PET/MR scanner from United Imaging Healthcare gains FDA clearance

Shanghai, China-based United Imaging Healthcare (UIH) has received FDA approval for its new PET/MR scanner.

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US Nuclear Regulatory Commission seeks feedback on radiopharmaceutical training requirements

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) opened a 30-day public comment period seeking feedback on its draft document outlining training and experience requirements for administrating radiopharmaceuticals requiring a written directive.

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Short-interval follow-up MRI helps ID early stage breast cancer

The researchers analyzed the frequency and cancer yield of ACR Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) 3 lesions in patients who received baseline and non-baseline screening MRIs.

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Researchers detail MRI’s role in identifying early-stage breast cancer

Short-interval follow-up MRI is an effective tool for identifying early-stage breast cancer, according to findings to be presented at the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) 2019 Annual Meeting in Honolulu.

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Ultrasound a smart first choice for patients with palpable lumps after a mastectomy

Providers should turn to ultrasound first, not mammography, when imaging palpable lumps after a mastectomy, according to new findings published in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

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Radionuclide therapy shows long-term benefit in patients with neuroendocrine tumors

Peptide radionuclide therapy (PRRT) demonstrated long-term effectiveness in patients with malignant neuroendocrine tumors, reported authors of a study published in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.