Scientists at Imperial College London are trying to complete a brain imaging study to demystify the effects of the psychedelic drug LSD, and they are turning to crowdfunding to support the project.

High levels of gadolinium may be deposited in intracranial neuronal tissues of patients following MR scans in which the rare-earth metal is used as a contrast agent, according to results of a study published online March 5 in Radiology.

Royal Philips today announced its collaboration with theUniversity of California, Irvine, to explore how spectral breast imaging can improve breast density measurement, potentially aiding clinicians in more accurately gauging breast cancer risks and monitoring changes over time. 

Viztek, the leading provider of complete digital software and hardware diagnostic imaging solutions, has announced today record sales and continued demand for its ViZion + Wireless DR panel. Viztek has sold more than 300 ViZion + Wireless DR panels since the product became commercially available in early November, less than four months ago.

The American College of Radiology (ACR) Lung Cancer Screening Registry has become the first such registry approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

The FDA has granted pre-market approval to the Koning Breast CT system and Koning Breast CT-guided biopsy bracket.

FDG PET imaging of inflammation has proven to be very useful when evaluating atherosclerosis, but researchers have not yet come to a consensus about the proper protocol for this up-and-coming molecular imaging technique.

A MR spectroscopy technique has been shown capable of detecting preinvasive biochemical changes in women genetically predisposed to breast cancer, which could improve clinical monitoring and management of high-risk patients, according to a study published online March 3 in the Radiology.