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.

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Ohio lawmakers mull breast density legislation

Ohio Senate Minority Leader Eric H. Kearney (D-Cincinnati) and President Tom Niehaus (R-New Richmond) have introduced health legislation to provide Ohio women with breast density information when undergoing breast exams.

Contrast ups CT sensitivity for acute appendicitis

In the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in adult ED patients, contrast-enhanced CT (CCT) has a significantly higher diagnostic sensitivity than non-contrast CT, according to a study published in the January issue of Academic Radiology.

Antarctic explorers turn to Carestream DR technology

A Carestream DRX-Transportable System is on its way to Antarctica as part of the latest expedition led by polar explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes. The expedition will attempt to cross Antarctica in winter—a passage of nearly 4,000 kilometers, mostly in complete darkness and in temperatures as low as -90°C.

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Contrast-enhanced mammo on par with breast MR

Bilateral dual-energy contrast agent-enhanced (DE CE) digital mammography detected known primary tumors at a rate comparable to breast MR and a higher rate than digital mammography, according to a study published online Dec. 6 in Radiology. The authors suggested DE CE may offer a potential staging tool if it is able to depict breast cancers in a fashion similar to MR.

MBIR pushes abdominal CT dose to <2 mSv

Model-based iterative reconstruction (MBIR, GE Healthcare), approved by the FDA in September 2011, delivered a 74 percent mean dose reduction relative to standard-dose abdominal CT imaging and yielded improved image quality scores compared with other dose reduction techniques, according to a study published in this month&#39;s American Journal of Roentgenology.

Numbers in the news

As a writer, I hate to admit it, but sometimes words get in the way. I decided to try a different approach to this week&rsquo;s top imaging news and share a few numbers and images instead.

KLAS: Coils + comfort drive MR market

MR satisfaction scores are narrowly clustered, with Philips Healthcare&#39;s technology edging out the competition. However, there are key differences are in the details, according to recent findings from market healthcare research firm KLAS in its report &quot;MRI 2012: Broadening Your Field of View.&quot;

Pediatric inpatients more likely to undergo higher rad dose exams

Children are undergoing more frequent and higher radiation diagnostic imaging procedures, according to a study published online Dec. 3 in Pediatrics. Higher radiation dose procedures were most frequently performed in the inpatient and emergency settings, leading the researchers to suggest that interventions to reduce radiation exposure target both emergency and inpatient practices.

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Positron partners with Upbeat Cardiology Solutions to improve cardiac PET/CT access

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

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Global shortage of nuclear imaging isotopes may be over

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‘A huge win’: CMS significantly increases Medicare payments for cardiac CT

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.