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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MRI could be 'powerful tool' for guiding surgery decisions in patients with rectal cancer

“No one wants to get surgery if they can avoid it. Now we have a powerful tool to help patients and their doctors predict who would benefit from surgery after initial chemotherapy and radiation."

NorthStar opens CDMO facility to help develop and distribute radioisotopes.

NorthStar opens facility to assist with development and distribution of vital radioisotopes

The facility will provide much needed developmental and manufacturing support for pharmaceutical companies that produce and distribute medical isotopes.

Georgia Lawrence, JD, with ASNC, explains how CMS uses hospital reported data to develop cardiac PET payment rates.

Understanding hospital billing for cardiac PET/CT

Significant fluctuations in PET and CT reimbursement rates have made it especially challenging to keep up with this complex topic. We spoke to an expert to learn more.

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MRIs reveal menopausal hormone therapy's impact on the brain

It has long been believed that hormone therapy could have neuroprotective effects on the brain. However, new data suggests that this isn't the case for every woman.

Radiologists divided on which CT quality measures are most important

The unique preferences of different readers highlight a need for more quantitative measures of quality specific to subspecialties. 

Gila monster saliva helps docs detect insulinomas.

Lizard saliva could be key to spotting elusive pancreatic tumors

By binding the substance to a radiotracer, experts were able to improve the accuracy of identifying these tumors by as much as 30% compared to the standard of care.

Radiologist Dana Ataya, MD, writes song to clear up confusion on breast cancer screening recs.

Singing radiologist pens song to clear up confusion about breast cancer screening recs

Dana Ataya, MD, is backed by Moffitt Cancer Center's band, The ReMissions.

Boston Scientific Obsidio instructions updated

4 deaths prompt updated instructions for embolic agent used in IR procedures

The Obsidio Conformable Embolic is routinely used for vascular embolization procedures.

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.