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.

Single emergency department charts 90% uptick in CT use since 2015
The uptick came during a time when the number of ED episodes increased by only 8% at the same institution, with defensive medicine one possible driver.
ASNC speaks to members of Congress about major trends in cardiology
The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology made its voice heard, pushing for legislation to repeal Medicare payment cuts and tie payments to inflationary increases. Prior authorization and a proposed tariff on radioisotopes were also discussed.
AI-directed scan protocols cut back on unnecessary MRI sequences
Artificial intelligence could serve as an effective tool for determining which patients may need additional breast MRI sequences mid-protocol.
Insurer illegally forcing women to pay for breast imaging, class action lawsuit contends
Lauren Moody and her attorneys believe the damages against Oscar Health could climb to $30M when factoring in interest, attorney fees and fines.
AI detects twice as many incidental lesions as radiologists
Prior research has suggested that these incidental lesions turn out to be cancerous in up to 70% of cases, making their timely detection critical.

Artificial intelligence sign in the United Imaging booth. The Chinese company wants to break into the U.S. market and has a massive booth footprint at RSNA 2023. This included a section for its own AI development division. Photo by Dave Fornell #RSNA

FDA on track to clear 1,000+ clinical AI algorithms by end of the year

As of July 2024, the FDA reports it has cleared 950 AI algorithms to aid in direct clinical decision making.

Siemens Healthineers has gained U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for Acuson Origin, its new cardiovascular ultrasound system featuring advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The Acuson Origin represents a significant update from the prior Siemens Healthineers cardiovascular ultrasound system, the Acuson SC2000.

Siemens Healthineers gains FDA clearance for new AI-powered cardiovascular ultrasound system

The Acuson Origin system includes advanced AI algorithms designed to assist users with the treatment of diagnostic, structural heart, vascular, electrophysiological and pediatric patients. It also comes packaged with a new 4D ICE catheter capable of multiplanar reconstruction imaging with or without the use of an electrocardiogram.

Woman succumbs to injuries sustained in radiology suite explosion

Initial police reports indicate that an electrical short circuit started the fire, leading to the explosion of an oxygen cylinder.

Clinical decision support significantly reduces volume of CT pulmonary angiogram requests

That’s according to a new analysis from Boston-based researchers, published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

CMR of a patient showing evidence of myocardial hypertrophy

MRI results help cardiologists predict heart failure risk

"This breakthrough suggests that heart MRI could potentially replace invasive diagnostic tests," one specialist said.

Radiology providers should add contrast-enhanced mammography to address breast MRI access gaps

On average, American women need to travel about 8 miles to reach the closest mammography screening facility or 23 miles for a breast MRI, experts noted.

Study calls for MRI follow-up in concussion patients

Follow-up MRI in patients with mild traumatic brain injuries could help predict if they will experience lingering symptoms months later, even if their initial imaging was normal.

CMS may double Medicare payments for cardiac CT

The agency is gathering feedback on a proposal to double the amount hospitals are paid for coronary computed tomography angiography, with the comment period ending Sept. 9.

Medical Imaging

Single emergency department charts 90% uptick in CT use since 2015

ASNC speaks to members of Congress about major trends in cardiology

AI-directed scan protocols cut back on unnecessary MRI sequences

Insurer illegally forcing women to pay for breast imaging, class action lawsuit contends

AI detects twice as many incidental lesions as radiologists