Medical Imaging

Physicians utilize medical imaging to see inside the body to diagnose and treat patients. This includes computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, angiography,  and the nuclear imaging modalities of PET and SPECT. 

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Q Bio makes leap toward quantitative MRI with new upgrade

Quantitative MR imaging was thought to be impossible with current technology, but Tensor Field Mapping may make it a reality.

April 9, 2024

Ultrasound-damaged organoids show how brain injury may progress into ALS

Seeking ways to protect the brain, the researchers found a gene called KNNJ2 that aids in muscle contraction and relaxation.

April 9, 2024

Ultrasound specialists update recommendations for endometriosis screening

The authors recommend tweaking pelvic ultrasound with new maneuvers that produce clearer images.

April 9, 2024

Northwestern Medicine is collaborating with Dell to develop AI for reading X-rays

The new artificial intelligence model is currently reading draft radiographs at the Illinois health system.

April 8, 2024
New research out of the Yale School of Public Health suggests that patients taking beta-blockers or antiplatelet medications may want to be extra careful in warmer weather.

Thickening of artery wall, reduced heart function linked to HIV

HIV carries a fourfold increase in risk of sudden cardiac death, even in asymptomatic patients.

April 5, 2024

RLS Radiopharmacies purchases Gallium-68 generators for all its locations

The supply agreement with Eckert & Ziegler will ensure radiopharmaceuticals are available for PET imaging and cancer treatment plans.

April 5, 2024
Mental Health

Researchers find biomarker for schizophrenic patients resistant to drug treatments

The discovery could lead to more rapid treatments for patients with schizophrenia.

April 4, 2024
Siemens Healthineers Mammomat B.brilliant

FDA clears redesigned mammography platform from Siemens Healthineers

The new platform is the first redesign from Siemens Healthineers in over a decade.

April 4, 2024

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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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