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.

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.
Leading nuclear medicine organizations collaborate to streamline PET accreditation
The groups have jointly endorsed a unified framework “to standardize and harmonize quantitative PET imaging worldwide.”

MRI death scene in Final Destination Bloodlines is technically impossible.

'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.

GE Healthcare's CleaRecon DL reduces IR image artifacts during procedures

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.

Trauma protocol halves the time it takes to get hemorrhage patients in the IR suite

Interventional radiologists play a crucial role in stopping or controlling bleeding in these patients, but their effectiveness is often hindered by time.

uAngio AVIVA interventional X-ray system

FDA approves industry's first hands-free interventional X-ray system

Its voice recognition capabilities give providers the ability to maneuver the system and view images in real-time hands-free.

GE HealthCare Optison ultrasound enhancing agent

Cardiac ultrasound contrast completely safe, despite reports to the contrary

There had been a recent uptick in adverse reactions to contrast agents used in transthoracic or stress echocardiography exams, the findings suggest.

Working long hours can physically alter the structure of the brain

“The results underscore the importance of addressing overwork as an occupational health concern and highlight the need for workplace policies that mitigate excessive working hours.”

Predictive model cuts back on unnecessary imaging requests for headaches in the ED

Headaches are a common complaint among patients presenting to the emergency department, with millions of cases documented annually in the United States.

Arlene Sussman, MD, radiologist-medical director, mammography, at vRad, explains a telebreast imaging system that allows patients direct video consults with their remote radiologist just after their exams to increase personalized care and to answer questions immediately to avoid waiting for answers. She spoke on this technology in sessions at RSNA 2024.

Creating real-time telebreast imaging that includes remote patient consults

Arlene Sussman, MD, medical director with vRad, explains a telebreast imaging system that allows patients direct video consults with a remote radiologist just after their exams to increase personalized care and answer questions immediately.

Medical Imaging

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'

Leading nuclear medicine organizations collaborate to streamline PET accreditation