A pilot project involving portable imaging in patients’ homes following injuries has been a game changer for one community.

Persistent utilization of these unnecessary scans represents more than just a lack of awareness about clinical guidelines, experts charge. 

New findings suggest the timing of ultrasound in pediatric UTI cases is critical to ensure accurate diagnoses.

The American College of Radiology recently brought together thought leaders from 32 different organizations to come up with ways to standardize care when using this popular imaging system. 

The federal payment program and its third-party partner, Acumen LLC, are now sending surveys to imaging groups that administered 10 or more screening mammograms in 2024. 

Both structured reporting and AI support have been touted as promising solutions for streamlining workflows while also making radiologists' results more consistent.

Compared to conventional contrast-enhanced chest computed tomography, photon-counting CT exams can reduce patients' effective radiation dose by more than 66%.

New findings suggest that measurements of blood oxygen acquired via T2 mapping during routine MRI scans could provide the same information on heart health as catheterization procedures.  

The goal was to turn imaging surveillance into a routine part of post-surgical care, rather than an optional step.

Experts involved in its development are confident the agent has the potential to overcome shortcomings associated with conventional oral agents currently on the market.