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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Preoperative MR improves robot-assisted prostatectomy outcomes

Using preoperative MRI to direct intraoperative frozen-section (IFS) analysis during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy significantly reduced the rate of surgical margins that were positive for cancer, according to a study published online ahead of print in Radiology.

Cognitive decline predicted by arterial spin labeling before symptoms appear

Arterial spin labeling (ASL), an MRI technique that doesn’t require contrast, may be able to depict early and subtle alterations in brain perfusion in cognitively normal older patients that can serve as a biomarker of preclinical dementia, according to a study published online in Radiology.

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FDA draws up new regulatory strategy for research, pharmaceuticals and devices

Almost 50 percent of devices and 40 percent of medications administered in the U.S. are produced outside its borders. Around 80 percent of the producers of active pharmaceutical ingredients are internationally based and the speed of global research and commerce is swiftly changing. Clearly, the regulatory framework needs to keep up. With that in mind, the FDA is setting new priorities for the coming years. An official document has been drawn up by the FDA to that effect.

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PET/CT changed diagnosis in 21% of breast cancer patients under 40

Patients less than 40 years of age originally diagnosed with one of the first three stages of breast cancer underwent a change in clinical staging as a result of PET/CT scanning, according to a study announced Oct. 1 by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI).

Global survey reveals only one out of four aware of dense breast tissue risks

A survey of 10,000 adults across 10 countries found that only one quarter were aware that women with high breast density were more likely to develop breast cancer, and only one out of five people reported seeing media coverage of the issue in the past six months.

Temporary processing freeze on some FDG PET claims begins

A temporary processing freeze on claims for FDG PET scans for solid tumors begins this week.

RSNA announces new NIBIB funding for QIBA research

The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) announced today that it has received an additional $1.27 million of funding from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) to support research by the Quantitative Imaging Biomarkers Alliance (QIBA). 

FDA clears MyLab Gamma ultrasound system

Esaote North America’s portable MyLab Gamma ultrasound system has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA and is now available in the U.S.

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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.