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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Surveillance intensity doesn’t equate to earlier detection, improved survival in colorectal cancer patients

A recent JAMA study from University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center researchers found no correlation between intensity of post-treatment surveillance and detection of recurrence or survival in patients with stage I, II or III colorectal cancer (CRC).

Robot-assisted imaging may hasten treatment for prostate cancer patients

Researchers have successfully used robot-assisted multispectral-fluorescence imaging to distinguish between healthy and diseased lymphatic flow patterns.

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Fetal MRI can ID brain malformation earlier than traditional imaging

New research has found fetal MRI can reliably identify holoprosencephaly as early as 18 weeks into pregnancy, providing added time for parents to understand and prepare for the condition.

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MRI could help transgender teens struggling with identity

The structure and activity in transgender teens’ brains more closely resemble their desired gender than their biological sex, according to research presented at the European Society of Endocrinology’s annual symposium in Barcelona.

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MRI reveals structural brain differences in young people who may be transgender

The brain activity of individuals questioning gender identity may resemble those of their desired gender, according to an article published May 22 by The Telegraph.  

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Fetal MRI could outperform ultrasound in catching holoprosencephaly early

Fetal MRI can accurately diagnose holoprosencephaly as early as 18 weeks into a pregnancy, researchers from the Children’s National Health System in Washington, D.C., reported this week, providing parents with added time to prepare for the realities of caring for a child with complex care needs.

Brain MRI could ID metastases in breast cancer patients, but guidelines don’t recommend it

Though not the guideline-recommended route for treatment, select breast cancer patients could benefit greatly from MRI screenings designed to identify brain metastases, according to a research letter penned this month by Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center experts and published in JAMA Oncology.

Radiopharmaceutical can ease symptoms in some cancers, improve survival outlook

A team of scientists found therapeutic treatment using radiopharmaceutical I-131 mIBG can effectively mitigate symptoms of certain neuroendocrine tumors and resulted in improved prognosis for patients with symptomatic progression, radiographic response or stability and biochemical response.