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.

Point-based risk prediction model reduces prostate biopsies by up to 20%
The model incorporates specific data from MRI exams with patient risk factors to predict whether a person is likely to develop clinically significant prostate cancer.
Real-time MRI shows exact mechanisms underlying man's stutter
This development could help scientists fine-tune speech therapy to people who struggle with speaking.
Many MRI accidents are related to technologist experience
This week at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine’s annual meeting, a team of experts presented new data on the technologist’s role in MRI safety events.
AI automation could 'revolutionize' Crohn's Disease severity CT assessments
Machine learning models could help create a more standardized, reproducible and efficient way of grading Crohn’s disease severity in the small bowel based on CT imaging.
First 5T MRI to offer whole-body imaging scores FDA clearance
Houston, Texas-based United Imaging announced the clearance of its uMR Jupiter 5T MRI system, the first to offer an 8-channel whole-body multi-transmit system.

ASE: Biomarkers may predict chemo-related cardiotoxicity

According to research presented during the 21st annual scientific sessions of the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) in San Diego this week, cardiac troponin plasma concentrations and longitudinal strain can predict the development of cardiotoxicity in patients treated with anthracyclines and trastuzumab chemotherapies.

June 15, 2010

AAPM: Researchers develop nano-based x-ray for imaging, radiotherapy

A team of nanomaterial scientists, medical physicists and cancer biologists at the University of North Carolina has developed smaller, lower-cost x-ray tubes packed with sharp-tipped carbon nanotubes for cancer research and treatment. The technology was presented this week at the 2009 meeting of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), in Anaheim, Calif.

July 29, 2009

Example of a curved MPR image reconstruction of entire length of of a coronary artery on a cardiac CT scan to better show calcified and soft plaque burden inside the vessel. The thumbnail dots on the left side of the image are cross sectional views of the vessel. Siemens example on the expo floor.

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March 2, 2009

ASE recommends contrast agent usage in echoes

The American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) has issued a consensus statement, supporting the use of contrast agents used to enhance echocardiogram images, and providing a guide for physicians who may be hesitant to use the contrast agents following a 2007 FDA black-box warning. The statement was published in the November issue of Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography.

November 13, 2008

SNOMED clinical terms get updated

The second international release of SNOMED Clinical Terms is nowavailable for use, incorporating enhancements which are part of ongoingefforts directed towards facilitating the use of the terminology inEHRs.

August 12, 2008

EuroPCR: Xience continues to perform better than Taxus at two years

Two-year data from the SPIRIT III trial, Abbott’s U.S. pivotal trial,demonstrated that its Xience V everolimus-eluting coronary stent systemcontinues to deliver clinically superior benefits compared to BostonScientific’s Taxus paclitaxel-eluting coronary stent system, accordingto a presentation at a late-breaking clinical trials session at EuroPCR2008 in Barcelona, Spain.

May 22, 2008

SNOMED-CT seeks to clarify clinical concepts

ORLANDO—One of William Shakespeare’s most oft-cited lines from the playRomeo and Juliet, “What's in a name? That which we call a rose by anyother name would smell as sweet,” is a beautiful romantic simile;however, multiple names for the same object in healthcare arebedeviling to IT systems.

February 25, 2008

HHS joins effort for international EHR standards

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Mike Leavitt announced thatthe U.S. will participate in an international effort to develop globaldeployment and adoption of standard clinical terminology for electronichealth records.

April 27, 2007

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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

Point-based risk prediction model reduces prostate biopsies by up to 20%

Real-time MRI shows exact mechanisms underlying man's stutter

Many MRI accidents are related to technologist experience

AI automation could 'revolutionize' Crohn's Disease severity CT assessments

First 5T MRI to offer whole-body imaging scores FDA clearance

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