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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Young breast cancer patients run to genetic testing, make proactive choices

The authors of a study published online in JAMA Oncology Feb. 11 are drawing from their “Angelina effect”-supporting data to urge physicians to follow National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines by recommending genetic testing and counseling for all breast-cancer patients 50 and younger. 

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Siemens Healthcare Limited launches new assay range to improve workload consolidation in the laboratory

A range of new assays has been released by Siemens for use on ADVIA Centaur and IMMULITE XPi 2000 systems.Launch includes the first automated quantitative thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin (TSI) assay used in the diagnosis of Graves’ disease.

Radiology trainees tackle digital breast tomosynthesis

Errors from radiology trainees increase when interpreting digital breast tomosynthesis scans deemed to be difficult by expert imaging readers, according to results of a new study published online in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

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Bowel MRI helps gauge quality of life in pediatric Crohn’s patients

Bowel MRI is an effective tool for assessing health-related quality of life measures in children and teenagers who suffer from Crohn’s disease, according to results of a study published online Feb. 3 in the journal Radiology.

RSNA journal to publish six-article series on sports medicine

The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) has published the first in a series of six anatomically based articles on the emerging area of sports imaging in the February issue of its journal Radiology.

Sharing service solutions for Oxford

Insignia Medical Systems, the pioneering UK based Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) provider, is pleased to announce that Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust (OUH) and the Oxford Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) has selected Insignia to provide their sharing PACS service.

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Jazz on bones? The story of listening to banned music via x-rays

Western music and Russian music produced by defectors was banned in the USSR, so how did music fans actually hear such recordings at the time? They’d listen to music that was placed on x-rays, of course! 

Researchers: Radiation from imaging procedures presents ‘no risk’ to patients

There is no proof that radiation from medical imaging causes cancer, and the persistence of any perceived dangers is based on unproven and outdated information, according to the authors of a recently released study published online in the American Journal of Clinical Oncology.

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.