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.

Scoring system outperforms standard radiology reports for predicting soft tissue tumor malignancy
The Soft-Tissue Tumor Reporting and Data System (ST-RADS) is an MRI framework that was designed to assess the risk of soft tissue tumors and help providers in managing the finding.
Mindfulness improves brain connectivity, MRI data show
Mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques combine meditation, bodily awareness exercises and yoga to temper stress and anxiety.
Stanford Medicine’s Department of Radiology inks partnership with Novartis
They’ll work to accelerate research and development around targets for radioligand imaging across a wide range of oncological applications.
New data on GBCA safety indicate risk of renal complications 'exceedingly low'
Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis is a serious, potentially fatal disease that progressively causes the skin and underlying tissues to harden.
Leading nuclear medicine organizations collaborate to streamline PET accreditation
The groups have jointly endorsed a unified framework “to standardize and harmonize quantitative PET imaging worldwide.”

VR helps radiology trainees practice breast biopsy skills

VR could improve breast biopsy skills for trainees

Breast biopsies are the most common image-guided procedure. Despite this, many radiology residents may not be routinely involved in completing these procedures during their training.

Terry Bowers, MD, director of vascular medicine at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan, and national co-chair of the Pulmonary Embolism Research Collaborative (PERC), explains the skillset needed for pulmonary embolism (PE) thrombectomy procedures. #PERT #PE

Interventional radiologist completes first procedure in US using new embolectomy system

The system was developed to improve the complex, often time-consuming process of navigating through pulmonary arteries during embolectomy procedures.

FDA warns against use of Hologic breast care device after nearly 200 adverse events

The alert pertains to the BioZorb and BioZorb LP markers, implanted in soft tissue to indicate the site for radiographic procedures.

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has helped cardiologists, radiologists, nurses and other healthcare providers embrace precision medicine in a way that ensures more heart patients are receiving personalized care.

5 of 7 Medicare Administrative Contractors approve payment for imaging AI software

Providers have the potential to earn a Medicare payment of $950 if the software is deployed in medically appropriate scenarios.

Some nuc med departments are already feeling the strain of the isotope shortage

"This can't drag on. Patients needing cancer treatment can’t wait two months for an accurate diagnosis.”

Brain MRIs reveal the costly price of chronic poor sleep habits

New research suggests that individuals who report even moderate sleep disturbances show accelerated brain age on imaging compared to their peers who have overall healthy sleep habits.

Medicare coverage expands again for AI-enabled coronary plaque assessments

Another MAC has agreed to cover the use of these advanced technologies to evaluate patients for signs of coronary artery disease.

AI-based software improves follow-up imaging adherence by 74%

The increased follow-up of recommended imaging exams combined with the efficiency of its use also generated an additional $9,000 in revenue per month at one organization.

Medical Imaging

Scoring system outperforms standard radiology reports for predicting soft tissue tumor malignancy

Mindfulness improves brain connectivity, MRI data show

Stanford Medicine’s Department of Radiology inks partnership with Novartis

New data on GBCA safety indicate risk of renal complications 'exceedingly low'

Leading nuclear medicine organizations collaborate to streamline PET accreditation