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.

First AI-enabled POCUS app for detecting pleural effusion and atelectasis earns FDA clearance
The apps are embedded into the Exo Iris transducer, which can be plugged directly into a smartphone, utilized anywhere and without the internet.
Symptom-detected breast cancers more likely to require mastectomy, chemotherapy
New research adds to the “strong evidence” supporting screening guidelines and highlights the importance of women adhering to clinical recommendations.
Shoulder ultrasound effectively detects insulin resistance, even before abnormal labs
POCUS could represent a quick, easy and affordable way to detect signs of insulin resistance before it progresses into diabetes, researchers suggest.
Contrast-enhanced mammography significantly improves early cancer detection
New trial results suggest CEM could enhance breast cancer detection beyond DBT exams when patients are faced with barriers to obtaining an MRI.
Bayer seeks FDA approval for gadoquatrane, its latest low-dose GBCA
The investigational agent uses 60% less gadolinium without sacrificing image quality, according to recent clinical trial findings.

1.5T MRI scanner from Siemens Healthineers gains FDA clearance

The FDA has approved Siemens Healthineers’ MAGNETOM Sola, a 1.5 Tesla MRI scanner that utilizes the company's BioMatrix technology.

MRI-based carotid artery measurements improve CVD risk assessment

MRI wall thickness measurements of a patient’s carotid arteries improves the quality of cardiovascular disease risk assessment, according to a new study published in Radiology.

Up to 15% of breast cancer mastectomy patients need future imaging, biopsy

Many breast cancer patients opt for mastectomy believing they won’t require future imaging or biopsy. New research published in the Annals of Surgical Oncology found that is not always the case.

AI interprets chest x-rays, but not well enough to replace radiologists

An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm can effectively help radiologists interpret chest x-rays, according to new research published in PLOS ONE. However, limitations persist that make it seem unlikely such an algorithm could actually replace a radiologist altogether.

Synthetic mammography, DBT similar to digital mammography in detecting microcalcifications at breast screening

Synthetic mammogram paired with digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) achieved similar sensitivity and specificity as full-field digital mammography (FFDM) in identifying microcalcifications during breast screening, according to an Oct. 2 study in Radiology.

Molecular imaging research could find less toxic, more effective breast cancer treatments

Researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Hollings Cancer Center in Charleston have received a three-year, $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to use molecular imaging tools to test antibody therapies for breast cancer—potentially producing fewer side effects.

NorthStar may receive federal funding to produce Mo-99

NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes in Beloit, Wis. and the Janesville, Wis.-planned SHINE Medical Technologies may receive a portion of the $20 million in federal technology funding bill approved by President Donald Trump to produce molybdenum-99 (Mo-99).

Auto-filling ultrasound measurements improves radiology report quality

Implementing a software solution that auto-fills ultrasound measurements improves radiology report quality and helps radiologists focus on their interpretations, according to new research published by Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.

Medical Imaging

First AI-enabled POCUS app for detecting pleural effusion and atelectasis earns FDA clearance

Symptom-detected breast cancers more likely to require mastectomy, chemotherapy

Shoulder ultrasound effectively detects insulin resistance, even before abnormal labs

Contrast-enhanced mammography significantly improves early cancer detection

Bayer seeks FDA approval for gadoquatrane, its latest low-dose GBCA