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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Radiology: Preop PET assists with lung cancer management

Positive findings at preoperative PET in the mediastinum appear to have prognostic implications for non-small-cell lung cancer despite histologically negative mediastinal lymph nodes, according to a single-center study published in the October issue of Radiology.

AJR: Skeletal imaging with 18F-NaF is 'superior' to standard tracers

Skeletal imaging with 18F-NaF harnesses both the imaging characteristics of PET and the improved biodistribution of the fluoride tracer in comparison with standard nuclear techniques, resulting in images that can effectively be used to investigate the cause of bone pain in children, according to the September issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

FDA clears Nucletron's vaginal CT/MR applicator

Nucletron, an Elekta company, has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Vaginal CT/MR Multi Channel (VCMC) Applicator, offering brachytherapy for gynecologic cancers.

Guidelines offer recommendations for neonatologists using echo

In response to the changing role of echocardiography in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) published guidelines Oct. 1 that address scope, appropriate use and standards. The guidelines appear in the October issue of the Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography.

SNM celebrates Nuclear Medicine Week

The Society of Nuclear Medicine has announced the theme for this years Nuclear Medicine Week, Oct. 2-8, is Visualizing a Brighter and Healthier Tomorrow, and released a toolkit for nuclear and molecular imaging professionals.

Florida State nuke lab nets $5M grant

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has issued a $5 million, three-year grant to fund ongoing research titled "Studies of Nuclear Reactions and Structure" at Florida State University. The project was previously awarded $4.4 million by the NSF in 2008.

ASE: Are cardiovascular sonographers at high risk of radiation exposure?

There is growing concern among cardiac sonographers about the amount of radiation exposure they experience on the job and few say their workplace has a formal policy to address radiation safety for sonographers, according to a survey conducted by the American Society of Echocardiography.

HHS issues $47M for primary care initiatives

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is launching a series of initiatives to assist more than 900 community health centers and community-based organizations to enhance the quality and coordination of healthcare services.

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