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.

Hand-held EEG device shows promise in diagnosing head injuries

In a new clinical trial, researchers found that imaging is not the only tool that can be used to diagnose head injury with accuracy. A hand-held electroencephalogram (EEG) device proved a viable method of diagnosing brain bleeding.

April 7, 2017

Neurorad blogger puts intracranial-pressure imaging in focus

Imaging findings of intracranial pressure (ICP) should never be interpreted in a vacuum, as asymptomatic patients with isolated nonspecific imaging findings are unlikely to have an ICP disorder. 

April 7, 2017

Wireless Digital X-ray Technology Delivers Rapid Access to Diagnostic Images of Football Players at NFL Combine

High-Quality Medical Images Help Physicians Assess Players’ Injuries

March 23, 2017

Blood test able to detect lung cancer recurrence months before imaging

Results from a new prospective clinical trial showed that a blood test looking at specific biomarkers was able to detect lung cancer recurrence about six months before conventional imaging methods found recurrence.

March 20, 2017

Pediatric MR imagers switching to more stable gadolinium contrast agent

As word has gotten around that macrocyclic gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) are more stable than linear GBCAs, and thus less likely to deposit in the brain, use of the former type has increased. However, in pediatric settings, at least, much education still needs to be directed to rads and referrers, according to the authors of a study published online March 10 in Pediatric Radiology.

March 13, 2017

CT scan saves life of money-hungry turtle

Osmin, a sea turtle living a pond in a small village in Thailand, supposedly brought good luck to local residents. They rewarded her with coins, tossing them into the pond in an effort to spread a little good karma.

March 6, 2017

Carestream’s OnSight 3D Extremity System Offers Orthopaedic Practices Affordable, High-Quality 3D Imaging

Atlanta Orthopaedic Practice One of First to Purchase New Imaging System, Which was Showcased at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

March 3, 2017

Data suggests patients with pacemakers can safely receive MRI

A new study found that many patients who have a pacemaker could safely get non-chest MRIs by reprogramming the device before and after the scan to prevent malfunction.

February 23, 2017

Around the web

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

SCAI and four other major healthcare organizations signed a joint letter in support of intravascular ultrasound. 

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

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