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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New biomarker may help personalize bladder cancer treatment

Researchers from Mount Sinai in New York have pinpointed a new biomarker that may ultimately provide individualized treatment in patients with an aggressive form of bladder cancer.

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51% of 2nd-opinion reviews of breast imaging exams change interpretations

More than half of patients without a breast cancer diagnosis who were self-referred for a second opinion of imaging results received a change in radiologic interpretation, according to research published online June 28 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

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Molecular imaging becomes 3D interactive experience with VR

A team of researchers has created a virtual reality (VR) environment that allows users to manipulate 3D molecular proteins 10 times faster than with a 2D screen, according to a July 3 article by the New York Times.

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Clinical trial underway eliminating radiation for HER2 breast cancer

University of Kansas (KU) Cancer Center researchers have launched a clinical trial eliminating radiation therapy from treatment for the invasive type of breast cancer that affects nearly a fifth of all breast cancer patients, according to a KU news release.

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Fluciclovine PET/CT IDs recurrent prostate cancer, alters patient management

Adding fluorine-18 (18F)-fluciclovine PET/CT to the diagnostic treatment plan of patients with biochemical recurrence of prostate cancer can identify previously undetected lesions and alter treatment management for patients with the disease.

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Automated mammogram reveals higher cancer rates in women with dense breasts

A large study utilizing automated mammography revealed a higher cancer rate in women with dense breast tissue compared to those with less-dense breasts, according to recent research published in Radiology

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Fewer than 5% of 2016 breast cancer studies included race, socioeconomic factors

Studies examining breast cancer risk and treatment outcomes are not adequately incorporating race and socioeconomic factors such as education level and economic status, according to a Johns Hopkins release.

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Jonathan Lindner elected president of the American Society of Echocardiography

The 17,000-member American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) named Jonathan R. Lindner, MD, president of the organization during its 29th annual scientific sessions in Nashville, Tennessee.

Around the web

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. 

CCTA is being utilized more and more for the diagnosis and management of suspected coronary artery disease. An international group of specialists shared their perspective on this ongoing trend.

The new technology shows early potential to make a significant impact on imaging workflows and patient care.