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.

New data question short-term efficacy of anti-amyloid drug
Although the drug can slow the progression of cognitive decline, it may have little impact on damage already done by AD prior to treatment.
MRIs uncover the science behind sports fandom
Sports fans may actually be emotionally dependent on their team’s performance on a neural level, according to functional imaging data.
'Breakthrough' MRI contrast design could make GBCAs safer, more effective
Researchers are hopeful their new approach to developing MRI contrast will "pave the way for safer, smarter imaging in clinical diagnostics."
MRIs show how peanut consumption improves the brain's vascular function
Consistently incorporating unsalted peanuts into a person’s diet enhances cerebral blood flow to multiple brain regions.
CCTA will play an essential role in the cath labs of the future
Noninvasive coronary CT angiography is growing more and more important as time goes on, helping cardiologists make critical treatment decisions. Carlos Collet, MD, PhD, discussed the technique's potential to be a real game-changer for patient care in a new interview.

Study Launched to Review Focused Ultrasound for Essential Tremor

Enrollment has begun in the first feasibility study looking at the effectiveness of MR guided Focused Ultrasound to treat essential tremor.

OIG Spots $20 Million in Questionable Portable X-Ray Billing

The Office of Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services identified questionable billing practices by 20 portable x-ray suppliers totally nearly $20 million, according to a recent report.

MRI Better than CT for Diagnosing Heart Disease, British Researchers Say

British researchers say cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) should replace single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) when it comes to diagnosing coronary artery disease, according to a recent study published in the The Lancet.

Fujifilm Acquires U.S. Ultrasound Maker Sonosite

Japanese-based Fujifilm Holdings announced an agreement this week to buy SonoSite Inc, a U.S.-based maker of ultrasound and cardiograph equipment, for nearly $1 billion

MRI Unnecessary Before Prescribing Steroid for Back Pain Patients, Researchers Say

Treating spine problems is one of the largest contributors to the rising costs of health care, and diagnostic imaging is often cited as one of the key reasons why.

MRI Falls Short to Avoid Lymph Node Dissection in Breast Cancer

While unenhanced MRI may be good at detecting cancer in lymph nodes among breast cancer patients, it’s not good enough to avoid a lymph node dissection, according to research published online in the journal Radiology.

Research Finds Self-Referral Likely Driving Up Use of MRIs in One Community

Duke University researchers point to physician self-referral as possibly driving up utilization among imaging facilities in one particular community.

SonoSite Portable Ultrasound Receives FDA Clearance

Portable ultrasound provider SonoSite, Inc. has received 510(k) clearance from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for its fifth-generation EDGE™ ultrasound system.

Medical Imaging

New data question short-term efficacy of anti-amyloid drug

MRIs uncover the science behind sports fandom

'Breakthrough' MRI contrast design could make GBCAs safer, more effective

MRIs show how peanut consumption improves the brain's vascular function

CCTA will play an essential role in the cath labs of the future