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.

Return to normal: Short-term follow up not necessary after benign breast biopsy

A recent study has found that there is no discernable difference in cancer detection between patients who undergo short-interval follow up (SIFU) or those who return to annual screenings (RTAS) after breast biopsies.

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RSNA: Avoiding pitfalls in breast radiology

CHICAGO—Despite concerns from radiologists about reading breast imaging exams due to medicolegal notoriety, most breast imaging exams in the country are still being read by radiologists who lack dedicated breast imaging training.

RSNA R&E Foundation launches Inspire-Innovate-Invest Campaign

As the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) celebrates 100 years as a community of innovators, leaders, researchers, educators and practitioners, the Research & Education (R&E) Foundation is launching a fundraising campaign to honor that milestone.

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FDA approves low-dose DR system from Kubtec

Kubtec has announced the FDA approval of the KUB 250, a portable low-dose digital x-ray system designed for the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

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Quality (Out of) Control: Why We Need Standardized Image Quality Metrics

Image quality is vital to the overall quality of medical imaging service delivery. Instead of getting better with time, however, medical imaging quality assurance has declined due to technical, economic, cultural and geographic factors.

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CT scan reveals Viking treasure

A 1,200-year-old Viking pot discovered in Scotland was able to hide its contents from archaeologists, until they got an assist from a hospital radiology department.

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Ebola and radiology: Open and frequent communication among staff essential for safety

The arrival of the Ebola virus in the United States this year caught at least one medical facility off guard and has prompted officials to rethink response protocols when it comes to the highly fatal, infectious disease.

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Flipping body position to improve breast cancer radiation treatment

Breast cancer specialists at Ohio State University have turned radiation treatment upside down. Literally.

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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.