Newborn infants are commonly placed on warming infant transport mattresses (ITM) during CT scans to counter the increased risk of cold stress or hypothermia. A small-scale study published in Academic Radiology, however, suggests the use of these mattresses may do more harm than good.

Aa growing number of patients are developing colon cancer earlier in life, according to a video posted online by CBS News.

The NIH’s National Cancer Institute (NCI) is inviting researchers to apply for dollars to explore ways to harmonize imaging strategies with biomarker methodologies en route to creating an integrated system for cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis and care.

Women in early pregnancy need not put off clinically indicated screening mammography over concerns about scatter radiation affecting internal or fetal health, according to a study running in the February edition of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

After a careful review of existing research, the National Institutes of Health believe there is enough information regarding gadolinium dissociation in the brain to warrant a review of institutional protocols regarding its use in contrast-enhanced imaging procedures.

Past inquiries have suggested a possible connection between breast cancer and thyroid cancer. A new study of more than 11,000 women shows the two cancers do indeed tend to occur in the same women more frequently than would be expected by chance. 

The World Molecular Imaging Society (WMIS) has announced the addition of two new interest groups: Synthetic Biology and Reporter Genes and Molecular Imaging Nanotechnology and Theranostics. 

UltraSPECT partners with HeartLight Pharmacy Services to help nuclear medicine facilities deliver reduced radiation dose, shortened scan time for patient, staff safety.