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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Variability in prostate MRI interpretation underlines importance of second-opinion reviews

Diagnostic differences between community providers and hospitals highlight the need for ongoing education, quality assurance and feedback, experts charged. 

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Machine learning model accurately predicts DCIS upstaging without invasive surgery

Understanding a patient's risk of developing invasive cancer without having to undergo surgery could help patients and providers choose more appropriate treatment plans.

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GE Healthcare finalizes $1.45 billion acquisition in bid to broaden ultrasound business

The imaging industry giant is acquiring BK Medical from Altaris Capital Partners in an all-cash deal, boosting its ultrasound portfolio to a $3B business line.

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For first time, large population-based study proves CT screening reduces lung cancer deaths

The findings are based on an analysis of more than 300,000 patients diagnosed with non-small lung cancer between 2006-2016. 

Hyperfine doling out thousands of free brain MRIs, RSNA21’s final tallies, plus more vendor news

Also, Royal Philips expands through acquisition, U.K. antitrust regulators investigating Microsoft's acquisition of Nuance, and Fujifilm installs an MRI scanner in an NFL stadium. 

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Key factors that influence radiology trainees’ interest in breast imaging

Repetitiveness is one of the most common reasons why residents and students avoid the subspecialty, according to new survey data.

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Predictive model helps reduce need for chest X-rays to diagnose pneumonia in kids

Scientists at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago recently detailed their new approach to reducing radiation exposure in Pediatrics. 

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70% of breast radiologists surveyed either unsure about or had zero LGBTQ competency training

The finding is part of a survey of 400 breast imaging experts, published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. 

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Health Imaging
Nearly $800,000 settlement offered to family of man who died during MRI exam

The patient, who was being cared for in the ICU, was not accompanied or monitored by nursing staff during his exam, despite being sedated.

Cardiovascular Business
Global shortage of nuclear imaging isotopes may be over

The nuclear imaging isotope shortage of molybdenum-99 may be over now that the sidelined reactor is restarting. ASNC's president says PET and new SPECT technologies helped cardiac imaging labs better weather the storm.

Cardiovascular Business
‘A huge win’: CMS significantly increases Medicare payments for cardiac CT

CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.