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. 

fMRI used to analyze psychotropic drug use in autistic patients

Neuroscientists from Rutgers University have found that trying to control bodily movement and treating children with autism using psychotropic drugs may worsen their neuromotor problems. 

FDA approves IV infusion pump system with dose error reduction software

The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Iradimed Corporation has received clearnance for its MRidium 3860+ MRI-compatible IV infusion pump system, including its Dose Error Reduction System (DERS) software feature.

Toshiba Medical’s Innovative MR Theater Helps Clinicians Enhance Patient Comfort

TUSTIN, Calif., Dec. 12, 2016 – Patients undergoing MR exams will find a relaxing environment with Toshiba Medical’s new MR Theater. Creating an immersive virtual experience for patients, the new MR Theater gives patients a visual focal point to distract them from the exam, encouraging them to relax and stay still, enabling clinicians to produce efficient, high-quality imaging.

Safety first: MMA fighter calls for MRI before bouts

Following the tragic death of an Irish mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter in April, a top pro in the combat sport is calling for all fighters—pro and amatuer—to receive MRI before bouts to find any undiscovered problems.

Intraoperative imaging technology cuts need for repetitive lumpectomy

Lightpoint Medical, developers of medical imaging technologies, has announced results for its clinical trial in regards to intraoperative imaging technology for breast cancer surgery.

The eyes have it: Study of sports-related concussions to focus on retina

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 20 percent of the annual 1.7 million concussions sustained in the U.S. are sports related—and it reaches far beyond these numbers as a global issue.

Could herpes meds slow down the onset of Alzheimer’s?

Existing research that shows a medication designed to treat herpes could also be beneficial to individuals suffering with Alzheimer’s. The treatment is being tested in a new clinical study.

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Breast radiologists increasingly collaborating with—and adding value to—multidisciplinary care teams

Outcomes stand to be optimized when breast care is delivered in a multidisciplinary milieu—as long as such care incorporates screening, diagnosis of borderline and high-risk lesions, and management of the breast cancer patient.

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.