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.

Portable neuroimaging system may accelerate concussion detection, treatment

A new portable brain imaging system developed at the University of Calgary in Canada uses infrared light sensors and computational assistance to determine the extent of damage and long-term consequences of concussions, according to a recent university news release.

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Mammosphere network chosen to help lead WISDOM breast cancer study

The Women Informed to Screen Depending on Measures of risk (WISDOM) study is designed to impact current standards of all areas of breast cancer, and the Athena Breast Health Network has selected Mammosphere to provide network management of medical images and clinical information needed to perform the study, according to a March 5 Mammosphere release.

5 US universities to collaborate on noninvasive imaging camera project

Five U.S. universities will collaborate in a five-year, $10 million project sponsored by the National Science Foundation to develop a camera able to see beneath human skin to diagnose and monitor various health conditions and/or complications, according to a Feb. 26 Carnegie Mellon University release.

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Study: Most breast cancer patients' fear of radiation unfounded

Many breast cancer patients harbor misconceptions and fears about radiation treatment—and a new study reveals most patients find their actual experience is better than anticipated.

Emergency CT for head trauma may be overused

New research suggests emergency patients are often given unwarranted CT scans to check for skull fractures and brain hemorrhage, resulting in wasted healthcare dollars and increasing exposure to radiation, according to an American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) press release.

Nine more healthcare systems will provide 3D mammography imaging with installation of Fujifilm's Aspire Cristalle

STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 26, 2018 – FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of diagnostic imaging products with a comprehensive portfolio of digital radiography (DR) and women’s health solutions, today announced nine of the initial healthcare systems across the United States which have selected Fujifilm’s ASPIRE Cristalle mammography system with 3D imaging or Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) option to improve their diagnostic imaging capabilities and women’s health patient outcomes.

MRI shows Zika brain damage may be missed during pregnancy

Since an outbreak in Brazil in 2015 grabbed headlines around the world, the Zika virus has affected many infants who were born with microcephaly. However, a new animal study led by researchers from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle has found that the Zika virus may damage fetal brains even when the baby's head is normal, according to a recent report by Science Daily.

FDA warns Florida center mammograms may be inaccurate

Mammograms performed at a South Florida office may have been done improperly urging the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to recommend patients seek new testing, WSVN Miami reports.

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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.