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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DBT, synthetic 2D mammogram beat digital mammography alone

Research published online March 2 in Radiology found digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) and 2D synthetic mammography (SM) screening more effective in detecting histologically favorable tumors than digital mammography (DM) alone.

Revamped fine needle aspiration biopsy measures may boost safety, cut costs for older patients

Recent research published in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology suggests new strategies in thyroid fine needle aspiration to avoid biopsies may be safer and more cost- effective in older patients.

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University of Arkansas researchers develop new terahertz imaging method to detect breast cancer

Researchers at the University of Arkansas may be finalizing the development of an alternative method to detect and treat breast cancer, according to a University of Arkansas news release.  

Diagnosed with flu, teen gets 2nd opinion—and CT shows stage 4 lymphoma

A 15-year-old teen has made national headlines being told he had the flu when it was really stage 4 cancer, according to a recent article by CBS News.  

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Deep convolutional neural networks may improve MRI segmentation

A new study published in the Journal of Digital Imaging described how deep convolutional neural networks may improve MRI brain tumor segmentation.  

AI technology behind advanced gaming and driverless cars powers new GE Healthcare ultrasound system

GE Healthcare’s most advanced radiology ultrasound system, the LOGIQ™ E10, offers 48X data throughout and 10X more processing power than previous systems.

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Samsung presents its latest medical equipment and healthcare solutions at the 2018 European Congress of Radiology

Expanding its portfolio for the radiology segment, Samsung is to introduce upgraded ultrasound systems, digital radiography and related software and service solutions at the 2018 European Congres of Radiology (ECR). 

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Patients with canceled breast biopsies due to nonvisualization require follow-up MRI

A study recently published in Academic Radiology has found that follow-up imaging after a canceled MRI-guided breast biopsy due to nonvisualization may accurately indicate completely resolved breast lesions. But because some lesions do persist after the initial biopsy, researchers recommend six-month follow-up MRI exams for patients.

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.