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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Honing in on Lung Cancer

PET/CTsince its introduction in 2001has emerged as the primary diagnostic tool in the staging of lung cancer when compared to PET and CT alone. The shift from CT to PET/CT will continue with technological advances in respiratory gating and molecular imaging.

Experts Discuss NOPR & CMS: Will PET Gain U.S. National Coverage for All Indications?

Molecular Imaging Insight spoke with three experts to discuss the evidence supporting a coverage expansion, reaction to CMS proposed decision memo and speculate on what the final verdict might be.

Hybrid Imaging: Redefining Women's Heart Health

 PET/CT and SPECT/CT are helping to detect and diagnose coronary artery disease in women earlier and better. Previously under-diagnosed or misdiagnosed altogether particularly in women, new exams are effectively assessing myocardial perfusion, offering an alternative to nuclear stress tests that often lead to false positive results in women. Fewer attenuation artifacts also mean sharper images.

Be Mindful of the Stark Law in CCTA Alliances

Numerous radiology groups are currently discussing arrangements whereby cardiologists and the radiologists would essentially split the responsibilities for reading coronary CT angiography (CCTA) studies. Most commonly, as proposed, the cardiologists would read and generate a signed interpretation report, but limited to the cardiac portion of the

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