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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PSMA-PET alters care for nearly 50% of patients with metastatic liver cancer

New research also revealed that the molecular imaging technique can better diagnose cancer spread compared to conventional CT scanning.

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FDA clears first major upgrade to CT technology in nearly a decade

The new imaging devices utilize a fast-emerging technology known as photon counting and can enhance everything from diagnostic decision making to treatment planning.

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More than 17% of emergency CTA results forced radiologists to break normal chain of communication

Yale physicians analyzed more than 700,000 visits from 236,000 patients for their results, shared in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

FDA-approved PET agent helps solve 87% of diagnostic breast cancer dilemmas

In 93% of solved cases, experts based their decisions solely on 18F-FES PET scan results.

Portable MRI specialist Hyperfine announces plans to expand overseas

The move is part of a larger commercial expansion goal to enter four additional countries within the next six months.

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Former X-ray technologist says exposing VA radiology problems ‘wrecked my life’

Jeff Dettbarn sounded the alarm in 2017 about improperly delayed and canceled imaging exams at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City.

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‘A troublesome trend’: Top imaging groups slam insurer-directed test substitution policies

Advocates say payers' push for single first-line imaging tests for all patients isn't backed by evidence and may cause harm.

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Top medical groups release new appropriate use criteria for PSMA-PET imaging

SNMMI is among the many organizations that collaborated on the updated guidance for imaging prostate cancer.

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New cardiac prevention paradigm explored in TRANSFORM trial using AI and CCTA

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Cardiology practices pay $17.7M to settle fraud allegations brought on by whistleblowers

A total of 16 cardiology practices from 12 states settled with the DOJ to resolve allegations they overbilled Medicare for imaging agents used to diagnose cardiovascular disease.