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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FDG PET/ CT predicts survival in non-small cell lung cancer patients

A quantitative PET measurement known as total lesion glycolysis could help clinicians make informed prognoses for patients with a stage of non-small lung cancer, according to a study published online Dec. 18 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

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Lower voltage CT just as effective at finding lung blockage in those with higher BMIs

Reducing CT tube voltage in obese pulmonary angiography patients does not yield lower quality results, according to a study made available online Oct. 24 by Clinical Radiology.

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Two approaches to pediatric cancer, two different philosophies

Torn between doing the most good or the least harm is not an enviable position for physicians to find themselves and there are no easy answers to these ethical questions, according to an article published online Dec. 18 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

Ohio breast density reporting bill becomes law

Gov. John Kasich of Ohio has signed his state’s breast density reporting bill into law, making Ohio the 20th state to successfully enact such legislation.

Slow growth expected for worldwide nuclear imaging market

The global market for nuclear imaging technology is forecasted to reach $2.2 billion in 2020, just a 3.3 percent compound annual growth rate over the $1.83 billion noted for 2013, according to a December 2014 report by GlobalData.

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Watch neurons fire with fluorescence imaging

Fluorescent lights depict the electrical firing of neurons in the brain in this striking video demonstration reported by Bloomberg. The technology was developed by Adam E. Cohen, PhD, a Harvard neuroscientist and professor of chemical biology and physics.

Additional PET/CT alters treatment, predicts survival for certain cancer patients

Oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma is a painful and debilitating cancer. Another PET/CT after surgery and before adjuvant therapy could improve survival for these patients, according to a study published in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

American Lung Association to support Lung-MAP trial

Groundbreaking approach to clinical trials should improve access to promising drugs for lung cancer patients.

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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.

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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.