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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Ultrasonography effective at differential diagnosis of testicular lesions

Combining contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (US) with unenhanced US can improve the differential diagnosis of small nonpalpable testicular lesions, according to a study published online June 26 in Radiology.

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Global companion diagnostics market reached $26B last year and growing

The market for companion diagnostics was valued at $26 billion in 2013 and is projected to grow at an annual growth rate of 22.9 percent during the next decade, according to a new market research report published in June and announced by Research and Markets.

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Angiogenic gene therapy shows promise in phase III SPECT study

Taxus Cardium Pharmaceuticals Group have announced encouraging interim phase III cardiac SPECT imaging results from the international ASPIRE (Efficacy and Safety of Ad5FGF-4 for Myocardial Ischemia in Patients With Stable Angina Due to Coronary Artery Disease) trial. Generx Ad5FGF-4 is a potential angiogenic gene therapy for the development of new vascularization. The data was presented June 24 during the 2014 BIO International Convention in the company’s home base of San Diego.

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Working own recalled cases may help rads improve mammography screening performance

Radiologists who interpret more annual diagnostic mammograms that resulted from recall of screening mammograms they themselves interpreted had higher sensitivity and cancer detection rates, according to a study published online June 24 in Radiology.

Mammography interpretation difficulty affects more than number of errors

It’s to be expected that more challenging mammography interpretations would decrease resident performance, but research has demonstrated that the types of errors made will vary based on whether a scan is classified as difficult by expert attending physicians or residents themselves.

Mass. breast density notification bill signed into law

Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick has signed the state’s breast density notification bill into law, making Massachusetts the 18th state to enact such a law.

Sofie and PerkinElmer to market preclinical hybrids, biopharmaceuticals

PerkinElmer announced an agreement with Sofie Biosciences this month to commercialize the latter's preclinical PET, 3D CT and X-ray systems.

NCM and ImaginAb to commercialize Zr-89

New York City-based PET radiopharmaceutical development company NCM USA announced this month that ImaginAb will be working on labeling zirconium-89 (Zr-89) and manufacturing practice in a new long-term contract with NCM. 

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Cardiovascular Business
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.