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.

Ocular imaging a focus at Mount Sinai's new Eye and Vision Research Institute

The Mount Sinai Health System is expanding its portfolio with the creation of the Mount Sinai/New York Eye and Ear (NYEE) Eye and Vision Research Institute, which is the first of its kind in the New York City metropolitan region. 

January 17, 2017

PET/CT shows how stress in the brain today manifests as cardiovascular problems tomorrow

The connection between chronic emotional stress and subsequent cardiovascular disease has long been substantiated on mostly circumstantial evidence. Now it’s been empirically established with imaging: A new study has put pictures to the heretofore unseen brain mechanism behind the mind/body double trouble.  

January 16, 2017

Machine learning proves a plus in cardiopulmonary care

Researchers have shown that machine learning of 3D patterns in cardiac MRI can improve accuracy when it comes to predicting survivability of—and potentially guiding care for—patients with high blood pressure in the lungs. 

January 16, 2017

G-Arm B6 Duo imaging system receives FDA clearance

Whale Imaging’s G-Arm B6 Duo, which provides high resolution images using small doses of radiation, has received FDA 510(k) clearance.

January 13, 2017

Early-stage colorectal cancer diagnosis among seniors increased after ACA changes to Medicare

Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which resulted in more affordable and accessible preventive care, diagnoses of early-stage colorectal cancer increased among U.S. seniors between 2011 and 2013.

January 12, 2017

HyperMed receives FDA clearance for new medical imaging device

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given clearance to HyperMed Imaging’s new medical imaging device, HyperView.

January 10, 2017

Scientists use CT scan to discover how long dinosaurs incubated in eggs

Gregory Erickson, a Florida State University professor of biological science, and a team of researchers set out to find out how long it took for a baby dinosaur to incubate using CT scanners in the process.

January 9, 2017

Mediterranean diet linked to healthy brain

Researchers conducted a study and found that people who are on the Mediterranean diet and work well with sticking to it have less brain shrinkage, as they grow older. The team used MRI scans to test 401 people in a three-year period.

January 6, 2017

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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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