The new technique uncovers hidden inflammation in patients who, despite undergoing extensive treatment for the condition, had worsening symptoms.

Johns Hopkins researchers demonstrated the worthiness of the concept this year.

This could be especially helpful when timely clinical decisions relative to the use of a contrast agent need to be made.

With the earth’s warmest March on record in 175 years barely in the rearview mirror, a team of radiology experts says medical imaging must step up its sustainability efforts. 

Two advanced algorithms—one for CAC scores and another for segmenting cardiac chamber volumes—outperformed radiologists when assessing low-dose chest CT scans. 

Advanced imaging equipment using ionizing radiation enters the global market at the rate of one new technology every five years.

Given the subjective nature of diagnosing concussions, it can be difficult to make the call on whether a patient needs imaging, but many doctors err on the side of caution.

The course’s release follows numerous reported MRI accidents that have occurred in recent years, many that resulted in severe injury and some that were even fatal.