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. 

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Technologists show they can interpret chest x-rays as well as radiologists

Technologists, with proper postgraduate training, can interpret chest x-rays at a level comparable to radiologists, according to a new study published in Academic Radiology.

Example of pulmonary embolism (PE) detection on CT and confirmed using spectral CT. Image courtesy of Philips Healthcare

Researchers 'concerned' CT angiography topped MRA in follow-ups for pulmonary embolism

A recent study found whether a patient received MR angiography (MRA) instead of CT angiography (CTA) for a pulmonary embolism (PE) had little effect on the rate of follow-up chest CT or MRI one year later.

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Brain MRI links childhood obesity, depression

Pediatric obesity and depression may be connected in the brain through similar reward processing abnormalities, according to an April 23 release from Stanford University School of Medicine.

Novel MRI sensor allows for more sensitive imaging by tracking calcium

A novel calcium-based MRI sensor will allow for more sensitive brain imaging by tracking calcium ions to monitor deep neural activity, according to research out of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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NASA astronauts use ultrasound in space to evaluate spinal health

NASA astronauts at the International Space Station used portable ultrasound to scan each other for spinal cord changes that may occur during long-term space missions, according to a study published in the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine.

Microvascular changes may have major consequences for TBI patients

A team of scientists found microvascular changes in individuals with chronic traumatic brain injury (TBI), including varying cerebrovascular reactivity (CVR) in various areas of the brain, that may help explain cognitive difficulties.

MRI keeps up with CT in diagnosing acute appendicitis

The American College of Radiology recommends CT in most cases when diagnosing acute appendicitis, but many have begun to champion MRI as an alternative.

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Utah imaging researchers to study cognitive effects of marijuana

With the help of a $740,000 grant, researchers from the University of Utah will soon be studying the effects of marijuana on the brain, according to an article published by Fox 13 News.