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.

Data show ‘alarming’ rise in invasive breast cancer cases among younger women
Between 20% to 24% of all breast cancers diagnosed during a decade-long period were found in women between the ages of 18 to 49, according to research presented at RSNA 2025.
The BI-RADS 2025 Manual is now live—here are a few of its key updates
During an education session at RSNA 2025, several experts who contributed to the manual spoke on what has changed and how these revisions will affect providers.
AI more accurate than breast density status for predicting cancer risk
Traditional risk assessments, including those related to breast density, might not go far enough, experts caution.
Reinventing radiology: RSNA's president speaks on the specialty's evolving role in patient care
“We have become increasingly integral to the care pathway," RSNA President Umar Mahmood, MD, PhD, said during this year's Presidential Address.
Reimbursement for AI-based plaque assessments is improving
A growing number of private insurers are now covering these advanced technologies. Roosha Parikh, MD, told Cardiovascular Business that the hard work of SCCT and other groups has helped make this happen.

'Breakthrough' MRI contrast design could make GBCAs safer, more effective

Researchers are hopeful their new approach to developing MRI contrast will "pave the way for safer, smarter imaging in clinical diagnostics."

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MRIs show how peanut consumption improves the brain's vascular function

Consistently incorporating unsalted peanuts into a person’s diet enhances cerebral blood flow to multiple brain regions.

Carlos Collet, MD, PhD, director, cardiovascular imaging, physiology and translational therapeutics, Cardiovascular Research Foundation, explains how noninvasive coronary CT angiography (CCTA) assessments will play a major role to eliminate invasive diagnostic angiography and to pre-plan percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures.

CCTA will play an essential role in the cath labs of the future

Noninvasive coronary CT angiography is growing more and more important as time goes on, helping cardiologists make critical treatment decisions. Carlos Collet, MD, PhD, discussed the technique's potential to be a real game-changer for patient care in a new interview.

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Society of Interventional Radiology urges UHC to update policy on radioembolization treatment

SIR contends that payments toward transarterial radioembolization (TARE)/selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT) should extend beyond the current coverage limitations in patients with liver cancer and metastases.

RadNet acquires remote MRI scanning solutions provider Alpha RT

The company offers a suite of services including AI-powered safety monitoring in case something goes wrong in the MRI suite, staffing, training and certification.

Video Robert Lookstein on mechanical thrombectomy beating anticoagulation alone in pulmonary embolism in the late-breaking STORM-PE trial at TCT 2025.

Mechanical thrombectomy beats anticoagulation alone in STORM-PE

Highly anticipated trial data comparing mechanical thrombectomy to anticoagulation alone for intermediate- and high-risk pulmonary embolism showed that the more aggressive strategy improved outcomes.

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Medicare MRI reimbursement has plummeted 77% since 2003, when adjusting for inflation

Exams are being delivered faster, thanks to abbreviated protocols, but experts contend insurers should not cut MRI pay because of such efficiencies.

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Fewer radiologists are interpreting breast imaging exams, with key workforce implications

From 2013 to 2022, the percentage of rads submitting breast care claims to Medicare dropped from about 47% down to 34%.

Medical Imaging

Data show ‘alarming’ rise in invasive breast cancer cases among younger women

The BI-RADS 2025 Manual is now live—here are a few of its key updates

AI more accurate than breast density status for predicting cancer risk

Reinventing radiology: RSNA's president speaks on the specialty's evolving role in patient care

Reimbursement for AI-based plaque assessments is improving