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. 

Kate Hanneman, MD, chair of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) program planning committee, explains some of the key trends she saw in sessions during RSNA 2024. #RSNA #RSNA24 #RSNA2024

RSNA 2024 Program Chair Kate Hanneman highlights key trends in radiology

The cardiac radiologist and associate professor at the University of Toronto offered insights into key themes from the conference. 

New protocol addresses contrast allergies in patients with suspected stroke

In patients with suspected stroke, contrast allergies present a significant dilemma, as contrast-enhanced imaging is often used to guide treatment decisions.

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For the first time, researchers find a way to spot early signs of pancreatic cancer on routine MRI

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, with a five-year survival rate of only 44% if caught early, dropping down to 3% if it metastasizes. This is largely due to its ability to elude detection.

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Mobile mammography units are not cannibalizing facility-based breast cancer screening

Such roving imaging vans have been posed as a way to reach more women in rural and underserved communities. But do they unintentionally hurt facility-based efforts? 

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Radiology Partners study unearths 3 common barriers to lung cancer screening

RP affiliate Desert Radiology surveyed 300 screening-eligible patients during their visits, sharing the findings in the journal of Cancer Epidemiology

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New MRI technology improves imaging of metallic joint replacements

The technology is so promising that it is being integrated into GE Healthcare’s MRI scanners so that providers can conduct more thorough evaluations of how these implants hold up over time.

 RBMA Board member Kit Crancer outlines the key legislation in radiology to watch.

Pending radiology bills in Congress and predicting the Trump administration's impact on imaging

Kit Crancer, RBMA board member, speaks with Radiology Business about key legislative developments on the Hill that will affect the specialty. 

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How gaming addiction affects brain activity, according to new MRI data

Over time, the brain's reward system may become less responsive to standard rewards in individuals with gaming addiction.