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.

Release the 'Krakencoder': New algorithm gives scientists unprecedented insight into neural function
Researchers are hopeful that a new technology named after a tentacled folklore sea monster can help scientists better understand the anatomy of the brain.
Ultrasound-guided thermal ablation safer, as effective as surgery for papillary thyroid cancer
Though surgery is the current standard of care, experts believe ablative strategies "may become the primary choice for PTC treatment" in the future.
ACC backs AMA resolution to boost lung cancer and heart disease screenings in smokers with low-dose CT scans
Former American College of Cardiology president Kim Allan Williams, Sr., MD, an ACC delegate to the American Medical Association House of Delegates, discusses an AMA resolution aimed at improving public awareness of low-dose CT lung cancer exams that can screen for coronary artery calcium at the same time.
AI prediction reduces radiologists' prostate MRI-related workloads by 20%
With prostate MRI assessments now being utilized more frequently, experts suggest AI could offer a more sustainable approach to managing growing workloads.
Single emergency department charts 90% uptick in CT use since 2015
The uptick came during a time when the number of ED episodes increased by only 8% at the same institution, with defensive medicine one possible driver.

CDC sounds the alarm on key factor keeping women from undergoing mammography

The new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study included over 117,000 women with many unable to make their appointment for varying reasons.

Medical malpractice gavel diagnostic error mistake stethoscope

Stroke patient sues radiology practice claiming negligence led to her fall from a CT scanner

Monica Lynch accuses Midstate Radiology Associates of failing to secure her to the scanner table and ignoring her needs during an examination.

Q Bio makes leap toward quantitative MRI with new upgrade

Quantitative MR imaging was thought to be impossible with current technology, but Tensor Field Mapping may make it a reality.

Ultrasound-damaged organoids show how brain injury may progress into ALS

Seeking ways to protect the brain, the researchers found a gene called KNNJ2 that aids in muscle contraction and relaxation.

Ultrasound specialists update recommendations for endometriosis screening

The authors recommend tweaking pelvic ultrasound with new maneuvers that produce clearer images.

Among screening mammography no-shows, more than 40% fail to return as of 1 year later

Patients who are black or from socioeconomically disadvantaged populations are more likely to miss their appointments, according to new research published in JACR.

Northwestern Medicine is collaborating with Dell to develop AI for reading X-rays

The new artificial intelligence model is currently reading draft radiographs at the Illinois health system.

Medicare drops AUC requirement for advanced imaging, ASNC celebrates

"This was an unneeded burden, which was solely adding to the administrative hassles of medicine," said American Society of Nuclear Cardiology President Larry Phillips.

Medical Imaging

Release the 'Krakencoder': New algorithm gives scientists unprecedented insight into neural function

Ultrasound-guided thermal ablation safer, as effective as surgery for papillary thyroid cancer

ACC backs AMA resolution to boost lung cancer and heart disease screenings in smokers with low-dose CT scans

AI prediction reduces radiologists' prostate MRI-related workloads by 20%

Single emergency department charts 90% uptick in CT use since 2015