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.

Head CTs could present an opportunity to screen for osteoporosis
In individuals who have not completed a DEXA scan, head CT conducted for other reasons can offer insight into patients’ frontal bone density, a potential marker of osteoporosis.
Combined, alcohol dependence and depression cause 'severe and extensive' brain connectivity impairment
Alcohol dependence and depression are known to affect the functional connectivity of the brain, but when the two co-occur, connectivity between certain regions is significantly worse, new MRI study shows.
PET is an energy hog, but relatively rare utilization lessens its carbon footprint. MRI and CT have no such ‘out’
Medical imaging machinery uses a lot of power, and the extent to which it quickens the pace of global warming is becoming clearer.
One adverse reaction to a GBCA significantly increases risk of another in the future
The type of gadolinium-based agent administered could also increase the risk of reaction, a new study suggests.
Prostate ablation AI 'contouring assistant' lands FDA clearance
The new module is a machine learning-based segmentation tool that further enhances procedural planning.

Imaging agent detects early endometriosis without surgery, preliminary study finds

The study findings were presented at the Society for Reproductive Investigation annual meeting.

March 18, 2024

Breast arterial calcifications (BACs) identified on screening mammograms may help identify women who face a heightened risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a new analysis published in Clinical Imaging.

Incidental breast calcifications on mammograms linked to much higher risk of cardiovascular disease

These findings may say a lot more about a patient's long-term health than clinicians realized.

March 18, 2024

Outpatient study finds CT contrast is generally safe, but risk of adverse events varies with the seasons

A three-institution study of 473,482 patients found the risk of an adverse event following CT contrast increases in the summer and fall.

March 15, 2024

ARRS announces recipients of continuing education grant

The money will cover travel expenses for a hands-on clinical workshop at the American Roentgen Ray Society Annual Meeting.

March 15, 2024

Space company to extract medical imaging isotopes from the moon

Interlune has received $15M in funding to develop a scalable supply of Helium-3 from the lunar surface.

March 14, 2024

Researchers develop small, wearable photoacoustic imaging system

The imaging interface is contained in a wristwatch, and the system produces high-resolution images of blood vessels.

March 14, 2024

Medical 3D printing expert Summer Decker, PhD, professor and vice chair for research and innovation, and director of 3D clinical applications, University of South Florida (USF) Morsani College of Medicine and Tampa General Hospital, explains what is involved in creating a 3D printiung program in radiology and how it helps patient care.

Pitching the business case for 3D printing labs in radiology

Medical 3D printing expert Summer Decker, PhD, University of South Florida, explains how her lab has helped improve patient care.

March 14, 2024

Data breach at Eastern Radiologists exposes 866,000 patient records

The imaging chain has three locations and serves patients across eastern North Carolina.

March 13, 2024

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Cardiovascular Business

AI improves CT assessments, boosts care for real-world heart patients

Automated AI-generated measurements combined with annotated CT images can improve treatment planning and help referring physicians and patients better understand their disease, explained Sarah Jane Rinehart, MD, director of cardiac imaging with Charleston Area Medical Center.

Cardiovascular Business

AI predicts cardiovascular risk during CT scans—no invasive tests or contrast required

Two advanced algorithms—one for CAC scores and another for segmenting cardiac chamber volumes—outperformed radiologists when assessing low-dose chest CT scans.

Radiology Business

Google teams with Bayer to address radiologist burnout via AI

"Gen AI can help tackle repetitive tasks and provide insights into massive datasets, saving valuable time," Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said Tuesday.

Medical Imaging

Head CTs could present an opportunity to screen for osteoporosis

Combined, alcohol dependence and depression cause 'severe and extensive' brain connectivity impairment

PET is an energy hog, but relatively rare utilization lessens its carbon footprint. MRI and CT have no such ‘out’

One adverse reaction to a GBCA significantly increases risk of another in the future

Prostate ablation AI 'contouring assistant' lands FDA clearance

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