Diagnostic Imaging

Radiologists use diagnostic imaging to non-invasively look inside the body to help determine the causes of an injury or an illness, and confirm a diagnosis. Providers use many imaging modalities to do so, including CT, MRI, X-ray, Ultrasound, PET and more.

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Digital breast tomosynthesis outperforms DM at detecting malignancy in developing asymmetries

The malignancy rates detailed in this study reaffirm the logic that all developing asymmetries should be treated as suspicious, doctors reported this week in Radiology.

December 9, 2021
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CT images of thoracic muscles hold prognostic value for elderly ICU patients, research reveals

These scans may help guide clinicians' treatment decisions for this vulnerable population, experts reported this week in Nature

December 7, 2021

Emergency radiology errors tied to adverse outcomes among patients readmitted for repeat imaging

Radiologists should consider a misdiagnosis on index imaging among those who come back to the ED for additional exams, experts said this week.

November 4, 2021
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First in-human study highlights benefits of dark-field imaging for early pulmonary disease detection

The X-ray technique may reduce patients’ radiation dose by a factor of fifty, according to a new study published in The Lancet Digital Health.

October 27, 2021
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Radiologists should watch for these 3 pulmonary findings linked to increased COVID mortality

Experts looked beyond common pulmonary consolidations, finding a handful of accurate indicators of in-hospital mortality.

October 21, 2021

With domestic violence injuries increasing, radiologists must watch for these patterns

Imaging experts analyzed 11 years' worth of data to help providers proactively identify fractures that may require further scrutiny.

October 14, 2021
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Doctors cast doubt on POCUS, warn data showing safety, clinical benefits ‘urgently’ needed

Many clinicians are quick to praise the tool's convenience, but a pair of experts say solid diagnostic evidence is still lacking.

October 13, 2021
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New guidance for knee cartilage MRI seeks to prevent irreversible osteoarthritis

A special RSNA committee unveiled their update in a new report published in Radiology.

September 7, 2021

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The newly approved AI models are designed to improve the detection of pulmonary embolisms and strokes in patients who undergo CT scans.

"I see, at least for the next decade, this being a SPECT and PET world, not one or the other," explained Tim Bateman, MD.

The FDA-approved technology developed by HeartFlow can predict a patient's long-term risk of target vessel failure as well as more invasive treatments performed inside a cath lab. 

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