Clinical Research

Football linked to damage of white matter in brain, a marker of dementia

Researchers discovered potential brain damage in both college and professional players.

AI Imaging Contrast Development

National Science Foundation issues $1M grant to eliminate imaging contrast with AI

Case Western Reserve University researchers hope to make the diagnosis of cancer safer and less expensive.

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Mayo Clinic rings in the new year with two AI-powered cancer care initiatives

Two AI developers have announced new agreements with the academic medical center, both related to improving the delivery of oncology services.

“Undifferentiated Cardiac Sarcoma of the Mitral Valve: Multimodal Imaging Assessment" Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging RSNA

Radiologists select 2023's top images in cardiothoracic imaging

“Cardiothoracic imaging continues to evolve, fueled by technical innovations such as dynamic chest radiography, digital tomosynthesis and dark-field radiography," one radiologist said.

SimonMed

Imaging chain dramatically improves diagnosis of fractures with AI

SimonMed achieved an 82% improvement in X-ray reading time using the technology. 

Michael Lipton, MD, PhD, from Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians

Heading a soccer ball linked to reduced brain function

Until now, little was known about the impact of long-term use of the technique.

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Combining marijuana and tobacco may be extra bad for your lungs

According to new research shared by RSNA, smoking weed in combination with tobacco may increase the risk of damage to lung air sacs.

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New radiology research may shed light on MLB’s record number of Tommy John surgeries

A retrospective analysis of elbow MRI exams shows young baseball players can develop lasting injuries.

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Positron, a New York-based nuclear imaging company, will now provide Upbeat Cardiology Solutions with advanced PET/CT systems and services. 

The nuclear imaging isotope shortage of molybdenum-99 may be over now that the sidelined reactor is restarting. ASNC's president says PET and new SPECT technologies helped cardiac imaging labs better weather the storm.

CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.