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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Healthcare companies partner for ultrasound-powered Type-2 diabetes treatment

GE HealthCare and Novo Nordisk say ultrasound can be used to stimulate glucose metabolism.

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BabyNet AI model predicts fetal birth weight

A Dutch AI model has outperformed most clinicians and other algorithms at measuring fetal birth weight.

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Radiology students to run scans on 'mermaid'

A group of radiology students at Northern Kentucky University are conducting an analysis of the remains of a mysterious artifact known as a "Fiji Mermaid."

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Most women fail to recognize signs of breast cancer, a third are confused by screening guidelines

Results of a survey from Ohio State University show the public needs a lot more education on breast cancer facts.

Video of David Hur discussing how to overcome technical challenges in cardiac CT, which he presented on in sessions at SCCT 2023.

Overcoming technical challenges in cardiac CT

David Hur, MD, director of structural heart disease/interventional imaging at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System, and an assistant professor of medicine at Yale, explains the technical challenges encountered in cardiac computed tomography (CT) and how to overcome them.

Robert Hendel, MD, Tulane University and former ASNC president, explains the pressing business aspects of nuclear cardiology and why ASNC included business management sessions at its 2023 annual meeting. #ASNC #ASNC23 #ASNC2023

Business considerations in the modern nuclear cardiology practice

Robert Hendel, MD, discussed everything from declining reimbursements in cardiology to prior authorization policies in an exclusive new interview. 

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GE HealthCare signs $44M federal contract to develop imaging assistance for mass casualty incidents

Company leaders said the funds will be used to create AI-based guidance systems for a range of ultrasound devices.

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Nonclinical staff shortage hampers scheduling of pediatric ultrasounds in urban areas

Scheduling a renal sonogram for children in urban areas is challenged by a lack of staff to answer the phone.

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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.