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.

Carestream’s New Carbon Nano Tube Portable X-ray System Available for Order

Newest Mobile X-ray Unit Offers Reduced Size and Weight; Enhances Bedside Imaging in Critical Care Areas

MRI shows immune cells healing brain's lining after a concussion

According to a National Institutes of Health (NIH) news release published April 17, NIH scientists observed in real time how immune system cells cooperatively fix the damaged lining of the brain after a concussion.

Canon strengthens partnership with Arcoma by entering reseller agreement

Canon Medical Systems targets diagnostic x-ray segment with digital x-ray systems Aceso and Aceso+.

8 surprising things people have done in MRI scanners—from opera to magic

MRI might be best used as a critical diagnostic tool for radiologists, but outside of the specialty, researchers have used the powerful machines to image patients’ brains while they do things from play video games to sing opera.

Canon Medical Systems strengthens partnership with Arcoma by entering into a reseller agreement

Canon Medical Systems targets diagnostic X-ray segment with digital x-ray systems Aceso and Aceso+.

MR-Link receives development grant from NIH

A coin-sized gadget that would allow for simultaneous MR imaging has received a $228,325 Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Immunotherapy improves survival rates of lung cancer patients versus chemo alone

Recent research found the chances of survival in patients with lung cancer significantly improves if they are given immunotherapy treatment along with chemotherapy, according to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Lack of sleep may be linked to Alzheimer's

Not getting enough sleep in a single night may be correlated with developing Alzheimer's disease later on in life, suggests an April 13 press release from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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