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.

Safety first: MMA fighter calls for MRI before bouts

Following the tragic death of an Irish mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter in April, a top pro in the combat sport is calling for all fighters—pro and amatuer—to receive MRI before bouts to find any undiscovered problems.

December 14, 2016

Pre-authorization for pediatric knee MRI adds no value to specialist referral

Does the insurance pre-authorization process help weed out pediatric patients who have knee abnormalities that aren’t serious enough to warrant an MRI? 

December 7, 2016

RSNA 2016: Trends in abdominal imaging

The use of abdominal MRI doubled over the past eight years, partly due to concerns about ionizing radiation inherent to other exams such as CT. As awareness is raised about the potentially harmful effects of imaging, providers have switched to non-ionizing modalities, particularly for conditions that require frequent imaging.

December 5, 2016

Aspect Imaging’s WristView™ is a Mini MRI for Hand and Wrist Imaging That Can Be Placed Just About Anywhere

Aspect Imaging unveils WristView, a CE and FDA-cleared point-of-care compact MRI system for hand and wrist imaging that does not require a special RF-shielded facility, allowing patients to even use their mobile phones while getting an MRI scan

December 5, 2016

MRI shows drugs that can prevent heart damage in breast cancer patients

Researchers who led a new landmark clinical trail using carding MRI found that combining heart medication with chemotherapy reduces the risk of heart damage in patients with early-stage breast cancer.

November 29, 2016

Non-invasive liver MRI could improve cirrhosis diagnoses

Damage to the liver, primarily in the form of cirrhosis, is notoriously difficult to observe in a non-invasive manner. But a team of researchers in the U.K. have developed a method of using MRI to estimate the pressure in the liver, which can be signs of scarring and problematic circulation.

November 22, 2016

Abdominal imaging info not readily readable by many Americans

Consumers who search the Internet for information on abdominal imaging are likely to encounter much material that’s intended to be reader-friendly yet lies beyond their grasp, according to a study published online Nov. 12 in Abdominal Radiology.

November 14, 2016

Avoiding pitfalls in pediatric chest radiography

Pediatric chest radiography is a prime tool used for patients. However, it could be challenging to use with younger patients in many cases, ultimately resulting in potential mistakes. 

November 9, 2016

Around the web

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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