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. 

Strategic MRI Acquisition Grows Volume: Imaging Healthcare Specialists

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With 26 radiologists on staff and 11 locations in the San Diego, California, area, Imaging Healthcare Specialists (IHS) is the largest provider of outpatient imaging services in San Diego county; its reach extends into neighboring Riverside County as well. Like any busy radiology practice, IHS has a strong focus on MRI services, with 13 MRI systems

Functional MRI May Be Early Autism Indicator

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) may serve as an early and objective indicator of autism, according to a study slated for publication in the August issue of Radiology. Already posted online, the study was conducted by researchers at Columbia University in New York City, who used the technique to document language impairment in autistic

MR Knee Coil Receives FDA Clearance

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared for use Toshiba America Medical Systems’ extra-large knee array coil for the Vantage TitanTM MR system. Toshiba claims to be the first diagnostic imaging vendor to offer an extra-large knee coil with a 22-cm interior diameter for MR imaging.

Algorithm Improves MRI Interpretation

An improved algorithm can dramatically enhance the capture and interpretation of full-body MRIs, particularly in the abdominal region, according to a new study slated for presentation Thursday at the annual meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) in Chicago.

The Promise of PET/CT in Oncology

While PET/CT is commonly and very successfully used for the staging and follow-up of cancers, researchers are seeking ways to make the modality more sensitive and specific by using targeted radiotracers and refining scanning techniques.

Inside Cancer Therapy Response and Comparative Effectiveness

PET imaging can play an invaluable role in monitoring the effects of cancer therapies. In my view, cancer therapies that do not achieve early reductions in FDG uptake cannot be effective.

Adding a New Dimension to the Diagnosis & Management of Breast Cancer

A new day is dawning for breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and monitoring with the help of molecular imaging.

Reducing Radiation Dose in Kids: How Low Can You Go

Radiation was brought to the fore within pediatric nuclear medicine following the release of a 2008 study which revealed a chaotic disarray of administered doses within North Americas premier pediatric institutions, including radiopharmaceutical doses varying by factors of as much as 10 in most children and by up to 20 in infants (J Nucl Med 2008; 49:10241027).