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. 

ECR 2014: Diffusion tensor imaging predicts motor function recovery following stroke

VIENNA—Stroke victims often lose significant motor function as a result of acute ischemic attacks. Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) has the potential to predict just how much of that motor function patients will likely recover over time, according to a scientific presentation at the 2014 European Congress of Radiology (ECR).

ECR 2014: First-in-human glutamine PET trial results revealed

Preliminary data regarding the first known human trial involving glutamine PET for the detection of glioma showed encouraging pharmacokinetics and biodistribution, according to researchers presenting at this year’s European Congress of Radiology (ECR).

ECR 2014: EuroSafe Imaging campaign launched by ESR

As the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2014 kicked off yesterday, the founding European Society of Radiology (ESR) launched a partnership and project with the American College of Radiology, officially titled EuroSafe Imaging, with an aim to improve adoption of clinical protocols for safer, more appropriate use of radiological procedures.

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ECR 2014: Future of molecular imaging is now

VIENNA—Today marked the opening of the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2014 being held March 6-10 at the Austria Center Vienna. This is the 20th annual meeting of the European Society of Radiology (ESR), where an estimated 20,000 participants from 100 countries have come together to discuss the latest news and developments in the worldwide radiological community.

UltraSPECT and ASNC partner to provide technologist travel awards to attend ASNC2014

UltraSPECT, provider of the most cost-effective solutions for meeting American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) guidelines for low dose nuclear medicine imaging, announces today its support of nuclear medicine technologists via six new grants.
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On the Swell: Imaging Infection & Inflammation

Inflammation plays a major role in disease processes.

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Dialing Down Dose: Radiation Tracking and Reporting Tools

As imaging studios have markedly increased in the past two decades, so has the concern among some clinicians and media surrounding radiation dose management.

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Revolution, Not Revolt: The New Era of Stem Cell Cancer Research

Irving L. Weissman, MD’s stem cell research using PET and optical imaging has revealed how a novel antibody-based biomarker highlights areas of residual cancer with broad potential for therapeutic use.

Around the web

A total of 16 cardiology practices from 12 states settled with the DOJ to resolve allegations they overbilled Medicare for imaging agents used to diagnose cardiovascular disease. 

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.