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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Infographic: ACR aims to educate patients on mammography

The American College of Radiology has released a new infographic as part of its “Mammography Saves Lives” initiative.

The nose knows: Tracking neuroprogenitor cells in the olfactory system

Neuroprogenitor cells, or brain stem cells, have the important task of looking after neuronal connections in the brain. Apparently, it all happens in the area that processes smell—the olfactory system, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced Oct. 10.

Interventional optical imaging detects tiny liver lesions

Challenging imaging artifacts in image guidance for interventional liver procedures such as those caused by biopsy needle could be ameliorated with an optical imaging technique called epifluorescence imaging, according to a study published Oct. 10 ahead of print in Radiology.

FDA: Ra-223 suspended until further notice

Due to manufacturing delays and shortage in supply, Ra-223, aka Xofigo, is currently not available, the FDA announced Oct. 7. Neither the FDA nor the drug’s maker, Bayer Healthcare, have released an estimated date for when supply of Ra-223 will be restored.

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Tetra forms scientific advisory board, additional funding

The pharmaceutical company Tetra Discovery Partners out of Grand Rapids, Mich., announced yesterday that investments have been locked in from Grand Angels and Johnson & Johnson Development Corporation and that official advisors have been chosen for the company’s board.

Cardiac and chest PET: ECG-bioimpedance measurements make up for respiratory motion

A new method of image reconstruction that synchronizes a preset phase of respiration using electrocardiography (ECG) and bioimpedance raises the image quality of PET usually degraded by breathing artifacts, the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) announced Oct. 10.

Modeling Alzheimer’s: The neuronal code is finally cracked

A comprehensive 3D model of human neuronal pathophysiology leading to Alzheimer’s disease is now complete. The final model provides confirmation of how amyloid plaque build-up and tau neurofibrillary tangles are not just related to onset of disease, but that amyloid hastens tau pathology, according to a letter published online Oct. 12 in Nature.

Lymphoseek FDA approved for lymphatic malignancy in all solid tumors

Navidea Biopharmaceutical’s supplemental new drug application for sentinel lymph-node mapping agent Lymphoseek (technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept) has now been approved for detection of lymph node involvement in all solid tumors, the company announced today.

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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.