Researchers have simulated how more than 20 different breast tissue ratios respond to heat emitted from MRIs at higher field strengths than those currently in hospitals, according to findings in Magnetic Resonance in Medicine.

Robert Horsley, MD, and colleagues found that almost half of women have never heard of the term “baseline mammogram," and two-thirds thought a baseline mammogram was insignificant in decreasing false positive rates and costs, according to research published Sept. 12 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

In patients with diagnosed Alzheimer’s disease (AD), [18F] flortaucipir PET imaging proved accurate in distinguishing AD from other neurodegenerative diseases, according to a multicenter study published in JAMA.

Abbreviated MRI—a new breast imaging modality at University of Kansas Health System—makes screening quicker and less painful, according to a report by local NBC affiliate KSHB-TV.

Using MRI, researchers found that brains of infant boys born prematurely are affected differently and more severely than premature infant girls, according to a study published online in the September issue of Nature Pediatric Research.

Qure.ai, a San Mateo, California-based healthcare startup focused on artificial intelligence (AI), has released the results of a thorough validation study confirming the accuracy of its deep learning chest x-ray algorithm. The study involved 1.2 million x-rays and their corresponding radiology reports.

The International Contrast Ultrasound Society (ICUS) submitted a citizen petition to the FDA asking the agency to eliminate boxed warnings from ultrasound contrast agents (UCAs) because data and clinical experience show they are unnecessary.

Using PET imaging in addition to conventional CT imaging for women with locally advanced cervical cancer may identify more detailed malignancies and change treatment plans, according to research published online Sept. 14 in JAMA Network Open.