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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FDA narrows indication for Stryker's brain stent

The FDA is informing healthcare providers and patients that the indications for use and labeling for the Wingspan stent (Stryker) have changed to limit the use of Wingspan to a narrow, select group of patients and conditions.

Getting more timely and tapped in

We really do live in a time of remarkable technological capabilities. Without advancements in data collection and online communication, two of the articles that topped cardiovascular news this week might not have occurred.

Semiannual mammo may be best after breast-conserving therapy

Semiannual surveillance mammography after breast-conserving therapy (BCT) enables diagnosis at an earlier stage compared with annual exams, according to a study published in the August issue of Radiology. The findings provide evidence that contradicts existing expert opinion-based guidelines, which recommend annual mammographic surveillance for these women.

CMS begins EHR incentive payment audits

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently began the promised audits of Medicare providers and dual-eligible Medicare and Medicaid hospitals receiving payments from the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs.

HA: Supreme Court decision strips HHS of power to transform Medicaid

The Supreme Court rejected the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provision that would have required states to expand their Medicaid programs, leaving the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with limited power to shape Medicaid policy at the state level, according to an article published in the August issue of Health Affairs.

Metastatic disease emerges as endpoint in PSA debate

Although prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening has a modest impact on survival, it has a meaningful impact on metastatic disease burden, which may deliver benefits such as reduced morbidity and costs, according to a study published in the August issue of Urology.

Philips, Celsion team on MR-guided high intensity US cancer treatment

The FDA has provided clearance to initiate a clinical study supporting a joint development program for Celsions ThermoDox cancer treatment combined with Philips Sonalleve MR-guided high intensity focused ultrasound.

FDA clears Toshibas 16-element MRI coils

Toshiba America Medical Systems has received FDA clearance for its high-density 16-element coil system, developed in partnership with NeoCoil.

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New cardiac prevention paradigm explored in TRANSFORM trial using AI and CCTA

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Cardiology practices pay $17.7M to settle fraud allegations brought on by whistleblowers

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