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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Kidney stone CT scans bring to light other findings

Non-enhanced CT (NECT) scans searching for renal colic turn up clinically important incidental findings in more than one-in-eight cases, according to a study published in the January edition of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

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FDA clears Siemens’ two-detector DR system

The latest version of Siemens Healthcare’s Multix Fusion digital radiography system has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA and is now available in the U.S.

Time taps tomosynthesis as top healthcare innovation of 2014

Time magazine compiled its list of last year’s remarkable healthcare innovations and achievements, and No. 1 was 3D mammography, or tomosynthesis.

All-a-Twitter: CT risks a hot topic on social media

Information about CT and radiation risks found on Twitter are largely concerned or unfavorable, according to a study published in the January issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

How early diagnosis of invasive breast cancer varies by ethnicity

Race and ethnicity play a role in both early diagnosis of invasive breast cancer and survival rates after diagnosis, according to a study published online Jan. 13 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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Another study finds adding tomosynthesis effective at detection and saving money

Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) has the potential of saving patients and payers more than $500 million each year, according to a study published Jan. 12 in ClinicoEconomics and Outcomes Research.

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Michigan becomes latest state to pass breast density notification law

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has signed his state’s breast density notification law, bumping the number of states with such legislation to 21.

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Mortality rates down in latest cancer report

Cancer survival rates are improving, according the American Cancer Society’s annual report. It found a 22 percent drop in cancer mortality in the past 20 years—a figure that equates to about 1.5 million cancer deaths avoided.

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Cardiovascular Business
Cardiology, radiology specialists debate CCTA’s rise as a go-to imaging modality for CAD

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.

Cardiovascular Business
New AI program delivers rapid, accurate echo video assessments

The new technology shows early potential to make a significant impact on imaging workflows and patient care. 

Radiology Business
Key Medicare reimbursement and No Surprises Act updates from RSNA 2024

Richard Heller III, MD, RSNA board member and senior VP of policy at Radiology Partners, offers an overview of policies in Congress that are directly impacting imaging.