Clinical Research

Shoulder ultrasound effectively detects insulin resistance, even before abnormal labs
POCUS could represent a quick, easy and affordable way to detect signs of insulin resistance before it progresses into diabetes, researchers suggest.
Signs of Alzheimer's evident on imaging up to 15 years prior to symptom onset in Down syndrome population
By identifying these structural changes prior to the onset of symptomatic neurodegeneration, providers may be able to initiate preventive therapies sooner.
Severe COVID causes long-lasting coronary microvascular dysfunction, new data show
New MRI data demonstrate that patients who weathered severe cases of COVID-19 may sustain long-lasting heart damage.
Up to one-third of radiology researchers may be falsifying medical images prior to publishing
These actions represent "a significant threat to the integrity of radiology research," authors of a new analysis caution.
Predictive model uses 6 ultrasound features to differentiate between benign and malignant thyroid nodules
Once the model is further validated, it could help guide providers in determining how to manage thyroid nodules.

Shoulder ultrasound effectively detects insulin resistance, even before abnormal labs

POCUS could represent a quick, easy and affordable way to detect signs of insulin resistance before it progresses into diabetes, researchers suggest.

Signs of Alzheimer's evident on imaging up to 15 years prior to symptom onset in Down syndrome population

By identifying these structural changes prior to the onset of symptomatic neurodegeneration, providers may be able to initiate preventive therapies sooner.

Severe COVID causes long-lasting coronary microvascular dysfunction, new data show

New MRI data demonstrate that patients who weathered severe cases of COVID-19 may sustain long-lasting heart damage.

Female Medical Research Scientist Working with Brain Scans

Up to one-third of radiology researchers may be falsifying medical images prior to publishing

These actions represent "a significant threat to the integrity of radiology research," authors of a new analysis caution.

Predictive model helps identify malignancy in thyroid nodules.

Predictive model uses 6 ultrasound features to differentiate between benign and malignant thyroid nodules

Once the model is further validated, it could help guide providers in determining how to manage thyroid nodules.

Philips launches clinical trial to study feasibility of ultra-low dose PCI procedures

Philips trial to test feasibility of reducing radiation during coronary interventions

The Philips Azurion interventional imaging system was recently updated with new ultralow dose technology that is said to reduce X-ray exposure by up to 50% during coronary procedures.

MRI data show how sleep apnea damages the brain

Obstructive sleep apnea during the rapid-eye-movement stage of sleep could be causing damage to parts of the brain that control memory and cognition.

Dan Budoff explains use of CCTA to track coronary disease plaque progression

CCTA shows colchicine's impact on atherosclerosis progression

Matthew Budoff, MD, detailed new data highlighting CCTA's value when it comes to tracking the progression of coronary atherosclerosis.

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