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 reveals functional differences in the brains of domestic violence offenders

Spanish researchers have discovered differences between the brain functions of domestic violence offenders and those of other criminals, according to results of a study published in the journal Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience.

PET biomarker for brain inflammation could be breakthrough in ALS research

A potential PET biomarker has been shown to successfully record inflammation in the brains of patients with ALS and could help improve early diagnosis and treatment of the disease, according to results of a study recently published in the journal NeuroImage: Clinical.

Largest-ever health imaging study to scan 100,000 people

Researchers in the United Kingdom have launched a study that aims to scan the brains and internal organs of approximately 100,000 British patients over the next six to eight years in the largest health imaging study ever conducted.

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Learning from mammography mistakes: 7 keys to avoiding missed breast cancer diagnoses

A review of existing research regarding missed breast cancers reveals seven key points for radiologists to remember when interpreting mammography studies.

Staying ahead of the outbreak: The latest Zika virus resources and research

As public officials step up their warnings about the spread of Zika—the mosquito-borne virus believed to cause microcephaly and other birth defects in unborn children—science is stepping up its response as well with increased resources and research.

Explore State of Breast Imaging at ACR 2016

Washington, DC — At ACR 2016 —The Crossroads of Radiology®, radiologists will gain essential skills to respond to questions from consumers, administrators and payers about conflicting breast cancer screening studies and recommendations.

FDA approves EOS imaging online 3D spine surgery planning solution

Paris-based medical imaging company EOS imaging announced today that its spineEOS software—an online 3D tool for spine surgery planning—has received FDA approval.

Cartilage protein may contribute to the development of breast cancer

Research from Lund University in Sweden has shown that the protein COMP (Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein) can also be found in breast cancer tumors in patients with a poor prognosis.

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.