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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Appendicitis scoring systems drop CT use while also taking down diagnostic accuracy

The best approach may be to use both clinical scoring and imaging in all patients, particularly in cases with uncertain findings.

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Heart X-ray tops FFR-guided stent placement in patients who’ve suffered a severe heart attack

Fractional flow reserve measurements did not yield better outcomes and proved more costly compared to imaging-guided stenting procedures, researchers reported during ACC21.

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RSNA confirms annual meeting will return in-person to Chicago

The organization said the health and safety of its attendees, exhibitors and staff is its "primary consideration" but did not give any indication if vaccination will be required.

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7 in 10 radiologists crave unified consensus for managing incidental pancreatic findings

Additionally, a majority of rads said they would like to include follow-up recommendations in their reporting but 60% never use structured templates to do so.

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Coordination, communication key to avoiding COVID-19 vaccine-related abnormalities on imaging exams

Radiologists from the University of Massachusetts Medical School say their tips can help eliminate challenges for patients and providers during PET/CT scans.

MRI contrast may supplant current ‘gold standard’ for assessing heart attack damage

Manganese-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging depicts heart muscle health and could more quickly inform treatment strategies.

NorthStar advances Mo-99 expansion efforts with new ‘milestone’ delivery

President and CEO of the nuclear medicine company Stephen Merrick spoke about the move at “From Belgium to Beloit, Wisconsin," an event celebrating the news.

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Radiology advocates inching toward unified reimbursement plan for PET infection, inflammation exams

The American College of Radiology is among the many radvocates holding teleconferences with Medicare Administrative Contractors to determine a path forward.

Around the web

RBMA President Peter Moffatt discusses declining reimbursement rates, recruiting challenges and the role of artificial intelligence in transforming the industry.

Deepak Bhatt, MD, director of the Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital and principal investigator of the TRANSFORM trial, explains an emerging technique for cardiac screening: combining coronary CT angiography with artificial intelligence for plaque analysis to create an approach similar to mammography.

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.