Diagnostic Imaging

Radiologists use diagnostic imaging to non-invasively look inside the body to help determine the causes of an injury or an illness, and confirm a diagnosis. Providers use many imaging modalities to do so, including CT, MRI, X-ray, Ultrasound, PET and more.

FDA clears AI tool for pediatric bone age assessments
Bone age assessments are commonly used to evaluate whether a child's skeletal development is consistent with their chronological age.
Chest CT findings reveal link between vertebral bone density, brain aging
Chest CT is routinely performed for things like lung cancer screening, coronary calcium assessment and pulmonary nodule surveillance, but the modality also can be used to extract additional information.
$AI spots difficult-to-detect femoral neck fractures$
AI model bests radiologists at spotting difficult-to-detect hip fractures
By highlighting subtle abnormalities that could otherwise be overlooked, an algorithm could potentially serve as an additional safety net when radiographic findings are indeterminate.
A cautionary tale for radiologists who use AI to rule out suspicious findings
Experts involved in the investigation suggest their experience should be considered by others who have integrated AI into their clinical workflows.
Osteoporosis DXA scans have declined by more than 35%
DXA scans are considered the gold standard method to screen for osteoporosis but have been historically underutilized.

Structured templates better than free text at producing outcomes-oriented radiology reports: study

Structured report templates don’t just improve the consistency of the structure and format of radiology reports sent to referring physicians. The templates also seem to prompt radiologists to better document data elements that are useful in helping guide referrers in making treatment decisions.

Maryland researchers examine MR-guided focused US technique to treat Parkinson’s disease

Researchers at the University of Maryland are conducting a clinical trial using MRI-guided focused ultrasound to target the globus pallidus, a structure within the brain that is related to Parkinson’s disease.

X-ray pelvimetry makes the grade: Study suggests schoolchildren fare no worse when exposed in utero

Many factors influence children’s grades in school, from the involvement of their parents and the quality of their diet, to whether they can keep the proverbial dog from chowing down on their homework assignments. Researchers have now found one factor that probably doesn’t have an impact on school performance: x-ray exposure in utero.

Imaging software could provide quick breast cancer diagnosis

Imaging software being developed at Rice University in Houston could offer fast, accurate diagnosis of breast cancer without the need for a specialist, according to a study published in Breast Cancer Research.

NYT opinion page features a quartet of commentaries on DCIS research

Last week, a major study on the risks of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) was published in JAMA Oncology. The results spurred the New York Times editorial section to run not one, but four different commentaries on the results.

Rethinking breast cancer risks: Study expands understanding of DCIS mortality

In the discussions and debates around the optimal breast cancer screening strategies, overdiagnosis and overtreatment concerns loom large. Now, a study published in JAMA Oncology might be cause to reevaluate the detection and treatment of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), or stage 0 cancer.

FDA clears latest Samsung DR system

NeuroLogica, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, has announced that the Samsung GC85A DR system has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA, making it available in the U.S.