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. 

Seth Baum, MD, FACC, FACPM, FAHA, FNLA, FASPC, Chairman of the Board for the Family Heart Foundation, past president of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology, clinical affiliate professor of biomedical science at Florida Atlantic University, and chief medical officer of Flourish Research, explains why testing for familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) and elevated Lipoprotein(a) could be critical to identify more patients with elevated risk of cardiac events, but have their LDL well controlled.

Lipoprotein(a) tests could transform patient care—is it time for universal screening?

"Lp(a) represents the most important potential potential paradigm shift in cardiovascular disease prevention that we'll experience over the next five to 10 years," Seth Baum, MD, explained in a new interview.

MRI findings hold clues for treating alcohol use disorder

Researchers say their findings suggest that medications that increase prefrontal dopamine "are an important lead to pursue.” 

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Supplemental breast imaging payment eligibility criteria may be leaving some women behind

"Addressing each disparity will require multiple interventions with concerted efforts from lawmakers, lobbyists, scientists and clinicians," experts charge. 

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Cook Medical hopes new iMRI division could be ‘game changer’ for interventional radiology

The Bloomington, Indiana-based vendor is betting big on MRI's use in image-guided care, touting its ability to cut radiation exposure while bolstering precision. 

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AI ultrasound software accurately predicts expectant mothers' delivery timelines

Experts involved in its development describe the model's capabilities as “a major milestone” in women’s health. 

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Interventional procedure offers patients a year or more of pain relief from osteoarthritis

The procedure reduces inflammation and pain, and allows patients to achieve relief without having to undergo surgery and months of physical therapy during recovery. 

Imaging groups urge Trump administration to exempt radiopharmaceuticals, medical isotopes from tariffs

Six physician professional associations recently made their case in a letter to Howard Lutnick, secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce. 

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RadNet spending nearly $29M to acquire ultrasound AI vendor See-Mode Technologies, SEC filing reveals

Leaders with the Los Angeles-based imaging center operator discussed the rationale behind the deal during a quarterly earnings call on Aug. 11.