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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A potential biomarker for PTSD

It may seem like an unlikely connection, but an aversion to kitty litter has led to a very interesting discovery about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that could one day lead to a diagnostic test and perhaps even a drug therapy,

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NorthStar and GE sign into partnership for U.S. isotopes

GE Healthcare and NorthStar Medical RadioIsotopes have signed a letter of intent for the production and distribution of an American supply of medical isotopes, including the largest staple isotope, molybdenum-99 (Mo-99), NorthStar announced today.

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Biosensors: Tracking cancer cell death on the trail of adenoviral gene therapy

A bioluminescence technique is being developed to monitor an adenovirus-mediated cancer gene therapy by following signs of apoptosis, or cell death, according to a study published online Aug. 13 in the journal Molecular Imaging.

MD Anderson expands imaging services in West Houston

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is opening a full-service diagnostic imaging center in west Houston, it announced.

ASRT Foundation and Siemens Healthcare USA award more than $20,000 in scholarships to medical imaging professionals

The ASRT Foundation and Siemens Healthcare USA are excited to announce the recipients of the 2014 Siemens Clinical Advancement Scholarship.

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Growing knowledge of Alzheimer’s-linked proteins

Amyloid imaging has held center stage in research into the process of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), but studies presented at last month’s Alzheimer's Association International Conference revealed how far tau imaging has come as well as new insights into yet another protein implicated in AD.

Are anti-APOE Alzheimer’s therapies safe?

A New York Times piece reviews recent research on the safety of potential Alzheimer’s therapies that focus on genetic factors of the disease. APOE is a hallmark risk factor and perhaps the most common in those who progress to Alzheimer’s, and often earlier than others.

Molecular subtyping overhauls conventional cancer classification

A powerhouse of genomic information has led to a revamped tumor classification system that reclassifies as many as one out of every 10 cancer cases, according to a meta-analysis published Aug. 7 in the journal Cell.

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.