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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FDA warns providers after 2 patients die from ultrasound contrast-agent reactions

The administration is urging clinicians to ask patients about polyethylene glycol allergies and keep resuscitation personnel on hand during exams, according to a recently issued alert. 

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American Roentgen Ray Society names new president during annual meeting

ARRS announced other newly elected leaders this weekend during its virtual annual meeting, including president-elect, vice president and secretary-treasurer.

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Delivering chest X-rays through glass helps hospital save tens of thousands during pandemic

This novel technique allows one technologist to remain outside of the patient room, limiting PPE costs while keep staffers safe, expert reported. 

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Snoring in children could affect neurological development, brain MR imaging finds

The NIH-backed study is the largest of its kind, incorporating scans from more than 10,000 children, experts wrote in Nature Communications.

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Siemens Healthineers reportedly exploring sale of $1B ultrasound business

The Germany-based imaging manufacturer has recently received buyer interest in the product line, which could attract attention from private equity or strategic bidders. 

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Nanox scores FDA clearance for single-source X-ray technology

The Israel-based startup has been working for months to obtain the regulatory greenlight for its new approach to legacy imaging.

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Ultrasound maker Butterfly Network’s stock slides after first earnings report, despite revenue surge

The Connecticut-based imaging firm is eyeing further growth after just completing its $1.5B merger with an affiliate of Glenview Capital Management. 

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Radiologist preferences driving significant cost variability in common imaging-guided procedures

Stanford scientists believe the data underline the need to educate rads about standardization to help curb costs and deliver value.

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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.

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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.

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‘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.