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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Doctors cast doubt on POCUS, warn data showing safety, clinical benefits ‘urgently’ needed

Many clinicians are quick to praise the tool's convenience, but a pair of experts say solid diagnostic evidence is still lacking.

New guidance for knee cartilage MRI seeks to prevent irreversible osteoarthritis

A special RSNA committee unveiled their update in a new report published in Radiology.

Radiologists, nonphysicians both say PCPs and referrers responsible for incidental findings follow-ups

An American College of Radiology expert panel surveyed nearly 400 healthcare professionals last year for their findings.

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Radiologists use algorithm to diagnose tricky lung disease typically reserved for thoracic specialists

The tool helped non-specialists include a correct diagnosis within their top 3 choices 65% of the time, compared to nearly 50% prior to training.

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MR elastography a useful gut-check for patients with inflammatory bowel disease

The pilot notched a 100% success rate and may ultimately help patients and doctors decide between medication and surgery.

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Radiologists’ varying opinions on managing incidental cysts may be impacting downstream imaging

Brigham and Women's rads analyzed thousands of abdominal exam reports with follow-up pancreatic lesion guidance, sharing their findings in JACR.

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MRI evidence finds COVID-19 harms many areas of the brain, even in mild cases

It's the first study to compare brain scans both before and after participants were diagnosed with the novel virus.

Brain imaging insights associated with COVID-19 in spinal fluid shed light on neurological symptoms

Although the combination of specific brain MRI results and SARS-CoV-2 in the spinal fluid are rare, the findings can help as society moves into the post-pandemic era.

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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.