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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How a MRI-like technology is aiding malaria diagnosis

Researchers from the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology have devised a way to diagnose malaria using magnetic resonance relaxometry, a similar technology to MRI.

Brain scans show it’s possible to train yourself away from junk food

When lunchtime hits, are you more tempted by fried foods than a fresh salad? Researchers at Tufts University have shown it may be possible to train your brain to think healthy foods taste better than unhealthy ones.

Audits of breast MRI performance should separate screening from diagnostic

The cancer detection rate was significantly lower for breast MRI screenings than for diagnostic MRIs, according to a study published in the September issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

Agendia announces study showing molecular subtyping can improve breast cancer treatment

In findings that may eventually change the way breast cancer is evaluated and treated, a new study reports that the BluePrint genomic test provides more accurate information about the molecular subtype of a specific breast cancer, compared to the use of conventional IHC-FISH pathology tests.

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SNMMI names 2014-2016 Wagner-Torizuka fellows

The Wagner-Torizuka fellowship, created by Henry N. Wagner, Jr., MD, and Kanji Torizuka, MD, PhD, provides Japanese clinicians in the field of molecular imaging a major platform for advanced training and research. Three physicians have been honored with the fellowship, SNMMI announced yesterday. 

Novel biomarker looks for diabetic retinopathy

A targeted molecular imaging technique could aid in the prevention of blindness associated with progressive diabetic neuropathy by tracking alterations in the retinal endothelium, the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) announced yesterday.

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FDA approves GE’s SenoClaire

The FDA has approved SenoClaire, GE’s breast tomosynthesis device that was developed in collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital.

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Vizamyl wins European approval

The amyloid PET radiotracer F-18 flutemetamol (Vizamyl) has been given the CE mark from the European Commission authorizing marketing of the drug across Europe, GE Healthcare announced yesterday.

Around the web

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.

The new technology shows early potential to make a significant impact on imaging workflows and patient care. 

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.