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.

FDA clears CT scanner that captures dual cardiovascular and lung cancer imaging in a single acquisition
Arineta claims the scanner as the world’s first cardiovascular and thoracic CT that can complete two life-saving scans with a single pass.
FDA clears 1st blood test for Alzheimer’s, reducing need for ‘costly’ PET imaging
The “Lumipulse G pTau217/ß-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio” test is indicated for the early detection of amyloid plaques, a hallmark sign of the neurodegenerative disease.
CDC investigating outbreak linked to contaminated ultrasound gel used in image-guided procedures
Authorities issued three recommendations for radiologists related to the issue, including avoiding the use of nonsterile US gels.
'Technically impossible' MRI death scene in new horror flick sparking irrational fears of routine imaging
After watching the scene, many movie fanatics took to social media platforms to express their newfound fears related to MRI scanners.
Newly launched algorithm reduces image artifacts in real-time during IR procedures
Clinical validation testing proved CleaRecon DL’s 3D image reconstructions to be effective at reducing unwanted artifacts, offering clearer images in 98% of cases.

Disgruntled radiographer arrested after driving car through crowd of children

The tech is said to have been behind the wheel of a vehicle that drove into a group of second and third graders on their way home from school.

How tax policies impact cancer mortality rates

According to a new analysis, the relationship between the two is actually quite significant.

State lawmaker shelves proposal to expand Medicaid coverage for breast imaging

Florida Senate Bill 1578 was slated for consideration by the full legislature after unanimously passing through three committee votes.

POCUS slashes diagnosis times in emergency room

Point-of-care ultrasound of the lungs could expedite the diagnostic process in busy EDs, allowing providers to quickly initiate treatment for patients presenting with respiratory symptoms.

Hologic sees drop in sales and tariff impact on stock price

The vendor's latest earnings report outlines a nearly $35 million decline in mammography sales and projected ramifications from new tariffs.

New data question the role radiation therapy plays in cardiovascular health

There has been back-and-forth among experts on the relationship between breast arterial calcifications and cardiovascular disease for many years.

Chipiron Evan Kervella and Dimitri Labat

Startup seeking to make MRI ‘10 times less expensive’ raises $17M

Paris, France-based Chipiron will use the Series A financing to build a prototype of its portable machine, hoping to launch clinical trials in 2026.

Lantheus to seek approval for new Alzheimer’s PET imaging agent in Q3

The declaration comes with the North Billerica, Massachusetts-based drugmaker announcing positive results from two “pivotal” studies of MK-6240.

Medical Imaging

FDA clears CT scanner that captures dual cardiovascular and lung cancer imaging in a single acquisition

FDA clears 1st blood test for Alzheimer’s, reducing need for ‘costly’ PET imaging

CDC investigating outbreak linked to contaminated ultrasound gel used in image-guided procedures

'Technically impossible' MRI death scene in new horror flick sparking irrational fears of routine imaging

Newly launched algorithm reduces image artifacts in real-time during IR procedures