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.

NVIDIA sees major shift in radiology to AI agents and new autonomous imaging systems
“Physical AI agents being able to actually deliver some of these services—all the way into robotic surgery—this is where we're going to see this next chapter of medicine be written,” said Kimberly Powell, vice president and general manager of healthcare at NVIDIA.
Scoring system outperforms standard radiology reports for predicting soft tissue tumor malignancy
The Soft-Tissue Tumor Reporting and Data System (ST-RADS) is an MRI framework that was designed to assess the risk of soft tissue tumors and help providers in managing the finding.
Mindfulness improves brain connectivity, MRI data show
Mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques combine meditation, bodily awareness exercises and yoga to temper stress and anxiety.
Stanford Medicine’s Department of Radiology inks partnership with Novartis
They’ll work to accelerate research and development around targets for radioligand imaging across a wide range of oncological applications.
New data on GBCA safety indicate risk of renal complications 'exceedingly low'
Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis is a serious, potentially fatal disease that progressively causes the skin and underlying tissues to harden.

AI shows potential to differentiate pancreatic diseases on MR images

Deep learning may be able to help specialists differentiate pancreatic diseases on MR images, according to new findings published in Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging.

Fujifilm SonoSite, Partners HealthCare collaborate on AI-powered portable ultrasound

Fujifilm SonoSite announced Tuesday, July 30, that the company is collaborating with Boston-based Partners HealthCare to develop AI-powered portable ultrasound solutions.

Smoking presents dangers for patients undergoing embolization in lungs

"Smoking cessation is very important if these patients want to help themselves and avoid further procedures," authors of the study published in Radiology wrote. "We should urge current smokers to stop smoking before treatment."

How consistent is the technical quality of breast MRI exams?

The technical quality of breast MRI examinations in the United States is inconsistent, according to new findings published in Academic Radiology.

Novel imaging method limits radiation dosage from PET, SPECT scans

A team of Japan-based researchers have created a medical camera capable of detecting and imaging radiotracers used in both PET and SPECT scans with limited radiation dosage.

The Perfect Fit for Rural Health

Sponsored by Hitachi Healthcare Americas

Boone County Health Center in Albion, Nebraska, first opened back in 1950, ensuring that patients from the seven rural counties it serves could receive care without making the long drive to Lincoln or Omaha.

ANSTO to raise prices on its medical isotopes

An Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization (ANSTO) spokesman told the Australian the increase will be anywhere from 3-9%.

Background parenchymal enhancement leads to abnormal breast MRI interpretations

High levels of background parenchymal enhancement (BPE) can have a negative impact on the diagnostic quality of breast MRI interpretations, according to new findings published in Academic Radiology.

Medical Imaging

NVIDIA sees major shift in radiology to AI agents and new autonomous imaging systems

Scoring system outperforms standard radiology reports for predicting soft tissue tumor malignancy

Mindfulness improves brain connectivity, MRI data show

Stanford Medicine’s Department of Radiology inks partnership with Novartis

New data on GBCA safety indicate risk of renal complications 'exceedingly low'