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.

Denoising algorithm produces quality trauma head CTs at a fraction of the radiation dose
Radiation doses needed for quality head CT scans in trauma settings can be reduced by as much as 75% using DL-based denoising.
Radiologists report fewer false positives when they have access to prior mammograms
Viewing patients' priors consistently improves readers' performances, regardless of experience level, specialization or the volume of screening mammograms they are accustomed to reading.
MRI findings linked to cognitive issues in patients with long COVID 2 years post-infection
The CDC estimates that just under 7% of adults in the United States continue to struggle with symptoms of long COVID.
MRI study reveals never-before-seen changes in the brain during pregnancy
While prior imaging studies have compared changes that occur in the brain before pregnancy and after childbirth, this latest analysis is the first to span multiple time points during the full gestational period.
Cardiac PET on the rise among U.S. cardiologists
SPECT is still the most common modality used to evaluate CAD patients, but cardiac PET is gaining more and more momentum.

College of American Pathologists licenses SNOMED to Cerner

The College of American Pathologists (CAP) has signed a five-year agreement with Cerner Corp. licensing SNOMED Clinical Terms (SNOMED CT) Core Content for unlimited global distribution.

April 1, 2004

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The pros and cons of current breast screening modalities and the role of AI

Debra L. Monticciolo, MD, past president of both the Society of Breast Imaging and the American College of Radiology, explains the advantages and disadvantages of current breast screening technology.

Cardiovascular Business

ASE shares new guideline on imaging patients with implanted devices

The new guideline details the best imaging strategies for a variety of clinical scenarios.

Cardiovascular Business

ASNC president-elect predicts unprecedented innovation in nuclear cardiology

"We are on the edge of a new journey in nuclear cardiology," explained ASNC President-elect Panithaya Chareonthaitawee, MD.

Medical Imaging

Denoising algorithm produces quality trauma head CTs at a fraction of the radiation dose

Radiologists report fewer false positives when they have access to prior mammograms

MRI findings linked to cognitive issues in patients with long COVID 2 years post-infection

MRI study reveals never-before-seen changes in the brain during pregnancy

Cardiac PET on the rise among U.S. cardiologists

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