Medical Imaging

Physicians utilize medical imaging to see inside the body to diagnose and treat patients. This includes computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, angiography,  and the nuclear imaging modalities of PET and SPECT. 

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Study: Most women reject USPSTF guidelines

Nearly 90 percent of women in their 40s believe they should have annual mammograms, according to a randomized trial published online April 14 in American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Designed to assess attitudes about the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) guidelines, which were revised in November 2009, the trial revealed prevailing intense skepticism, leading the authors to suggest, The pathway to implementation of evidence-based guidelines may be more about improving Americas health literacy and less about simply mining the science and making the recommendations.

HHS alters premiums, eligibility for those with pre-existing conditions

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) May 31 announced the reduction of premiums and the easing of eligibility standards for the federal Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP), a program provided under the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act to insure patients who have been denied private coverage due to pre-existing conditions.

National Minority Quality Forum creates HIV/AIDS index tool

The National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF), a nonprofit healthcare research and educational organization, has launched an internet-based HIV/AIDS Index tool that maps prevalence and patient count by U.S. congressional district and by county.

Boston Sci launches Class I recall of IVUS catheters

Boston Scientific has commenced a voluntary recall of nearly 30,000 imaging catheters that were distributed in the U.S. and U.S. territories, after multiple confirmed cases of catheter tip detachments in the iCross coronary imaging catheters. The devices, used in intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) in patients who are candidates for transluminal coronary interventional procedures, are part of an FDA Class I recall.

HIMSS selects four ambulatory care Davies finalists

The Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society (HIMSS) has announced four finalists for its HIMSS Ambulatory Care Davies Awards.

Bridging the ologies for personalized care

The SNM 2011 annual meeting, being held at the San Antonio Convention, Sports & Entertainment Facilities Center in San Antonio from June 4 to 8, is bridging the ologies, as nuclear medicine and molecular imaging are beginning to stretch their legs into multiple subspecialties, including neurology, cardiology, psychology, pharmacology and oncologyall of which are well represented in the program.

Wagner Lecture: PET & MRI: A match made in heaven, or the odd couple?

Sunday, June 5 | 8:30 AM - 10:15 AM Ballroom A

Comparative-Effectiveness Research in Molecular Imaging

Tuesday, June 7 | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Room 006CD

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