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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Increased background parenchymal enhancement on screening MRI associated with higher risk of breast cancer

High-risk patients with any amount of background parenchymal enhancement (BPE) beyond the minimum on screening MRI have an increased risk of developing breast cancer, according to a new study published by Academic Radiology.

Monitoring cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers, imaging of brain injuries may identify abnormal neurodevelopment

Monitoring cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers and imaging for genetic mediators of brain injuries in children may help identify those at risk for abnormal brain development, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Florida Hospital and Orthopaedic Clinic Upgrade to Innovative Digital X-ray Technology

Carestream Systems Deliver Rapid Image Access, Excellent Diagnostic Image Quality

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ACR, SBI publish new breast cancer screening guidelines

The American College of Radiology (ACR) and Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) have published new breast cancer screening guidelines, once again recommending that all women begin annual screening at age 40.

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Updated ACR/SBI breast cancer screening guidelines recognize higher risk in black women

The American College of Radiology (ACR) and Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) released updated breast cancer screening guidelines, April 4—the first to recognize black women face higher risks for the disease and should be screened accordingly.

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Three Healthcare Systems Select Fujifilm's Digital Radiography Solutions To Enhance Diagnostic Imaging And Patient Care

Fujifilm's newest innovations in digital radiography delivers image quality, dose efficiency and improves patient safety.

Siemens Healthineers gains FDA clearance for SOMATOM Edge Plus CT system

Siemens Healthineers announced Wednesday, April 4, that the FDA has cleared its 128-slice SOMATOM Edge Plus CT system.

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UK research collaboration will find if MRI can better diagnose prostate cancer, replace biopsies

Researchers in the U.K. are preparing to study whether an MRI can be used to diagnose prostate cancer in men earlier and more accurately than prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests, which could potentially replace prostate biopsies, according to a release from the Medical Research Council in the U.K.