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.

FDA approves EOS imaging online 3D spine surgery planning solution

Paris-based medical imaging company EOS imaging announced today that its spineEOS software—an online 3D tool for spine surgery planning—has received FDA approval.

April 13, 2016

Cartilage protein may contribute to the development of breast cancer

Research from Lund University in Sweden has shown that the protein COMP (Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein) can also be found in breast cancer tumors in patients with a poor prognosis.

April 13, 2016

Interventional rads demonstrate viable alternative to stomach surgery for obesity treatment

Interventional radiologists at Johns Hopkins have shown that minimally invasive, image-guided bariatric arterial embolization (BAE) can be a sound alternative to gastric bypass surgery for obese individuals seeking major weight loss. 

April 4, 2016

Crystal clear: Sodium MRI could lead to improved kidney imaging

British scientists are developing a new type of MRI that utilizes sodium as a biomarker within the body to enhance image quality and better diagnose kidney health.

March 31, 2016

FDA issues expanded indication clearance for Medtronic Pillcam Colon 2 capsule

Medtronic has announced receipt of FDA clearance for expanded indication of use regarding its PillCam Colon 2 capsule endoscope.

March 31, 2016

Philips’ MRCAT solution for prostate cancer treatment planning cleared by FDA

Royal Philips today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its magnetic resonance for calculating attenuation (MRCAT) solution, a first among MR-only prostate cancer treatment planning solutions.

March 30, 2016

Diagnosing concussions may soon be as simple as ordering blood tests

Medical investigators just got one step closer to finding the “holy grail for head injury research,” in the words of Walter Koroshetz, director of the NIH’s National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. 

March 29, 2016

CT for pediatric appendicitis adds radiation without boosting diagnostics

Absent a surgical consult, abdominal CT for children and teens with suspected acute appendicitis does not lead to better outcomes than either ultrasound or no imaging at all, according to a study in the Western Journal of Emergency Medicine.

March 23, 2016

Around the web

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. 

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

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