Cardiac Imaging

While cardiac ultrasound is the widely used imaging modality for heart assessments, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and nuclear imaging are also used and are often complimentary, each offering specific details about the heart other modalities cannot. For this reason the clinical question being asked often determines the imaging test that will be used.

Reptile undergoes CT scan after signs of cancer

Casper the alligator underwent a CT scan after concerns with its history of melanoma and cancer returning.

November 22, 2016

Families affected by ADHD carry inheritable structural, functional brain connectivity

A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry used resting-state fMRI to identify inheritable structural and functional connectivity features associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

November 22, 2016

New 3D fetus modeling could help ID abnormalities

Researchers have found a way to better monitor a fetus as it grows inside the womb, giving an edge to how physicians identify and treat any abnormalities.

November 21, 2016

MEG used to study task-free face-to-face spontaneous interactions between mother, child with autism

With specially constructed equipment based on the magnetoencephalography (MEG) for a child, researchers made crucial discoveries that will help in advancing understanding of the development of social minds.

November 21, 2016

Combination of electromechanical mapping, PET imaging targets cardiac gene therapy

In a recent study published in Human Gene Therapy, researchers found that combining electromechanic mapping with PET imaging can improve targeting of gene therapy to hibernating ischemic heart muscles.

November 18, 2016

ASNC, IAC, SNMMI in sync to mandate optimized radiation doses in nuclear cardiology

Organizations are working in sync to put a focus on mandating optimized radiation doses in nuclear cardiology studies performed across the nation and beyond. 

November 17, 2016

CT scans reveal mummies sex, age at death

CT scans of an ancient Egyptian mummy, focused on the subject's teeth, revealed the boy was between 4 to 5 years old when he died.

November 15, 2016

MRI scans link early brain asynchrony in children with autism

A recent study found a reduced connection between the amygdala and parts of the brain associated with social communication and language in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).  

November 14, 2016

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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.

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

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

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