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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Head CT is poor screening tool for ED

CT scans may not be the most effective tool for examining emergency department (ED) patients complaining of dizziness or fainting, according to a study published online this month in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

Delay between scan and surgery lessen MDCT staging accuracy for pancreatic lesions

Multidetector CT (MDCT) is an effective staging tool for pancreatic cancer surgery, but it’s accuracy diminishes as the time between scan and surgery increases, according to a study published online this month in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

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On target: High diagnostic yield for chest CT follow up following abnormal x-ray

A follow-up chest CT after abnormal x-ray findings produces a high yield of relevant findings, according to a study published online in Radiology on Dec. 22.

Study validates non-contrast enhanced MRA for detecting renal artery stenosis

Outcomes of International Multi-Center Trial Sponsored by Toshiba Published in American Journal of Roentgenology

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Understanding new breast density notification laws

The implementation of breast density notification laws will continue to be a major story heading into 2015, as it has been for the past few years. With 20 states having already enacted some type of notification law and more likely to follow, along with possible federal legislation, it will be important to truly understand the impact of this movement.

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After hypothetical breast density notification, screening interest grows

Women who received sample breast density notifications were more likely to undergo breast cancer screenings, according to a new study published online Nov. 4, 2014, in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

California docs largely unaware of breast density law, uncomfortable with density discussions

Nearly a year after a breast density notification law took effect in California, the majority of physicians surveyed reported no knowledge of the legislation and were only “somewhat” comfortable with breast density questions, according to a study published online Dec. 24, 2014, in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

FDA approves Bayer’s Gadavist® (gadobutrol) injection as the first magnetic resonance contrast agent for pediatric patients less than 2 years of age

Expanded use of Gadavist is specific to detecting and visualizing areas with disrupted blood brain barrier and/or abnormal vascularity of the central nervous system in pediatric patients under the age of 2 yearsApproval based on data demonstrating the pharmacokinetic and safety profiles of Gadavist at standard dose (0.1 mmol/kg) were similar to adults and to children 2 years of age and olderU.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted priority review designation for Gadavist (gadobutrol) for this population

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

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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.