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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LI-RADS reporting can reduce costs of liver cancer treatment

The implementation of standardized reporting for suspected hepatocellular carcinoma improved consistency and clarity, according to an article published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

Medical Groups Join Forces to Improve Cardiac Imaging Use in Children

“Have-A-Heart Campaign” to empower more informed patient-provider imaging communications. 

Mevion and medPhoton Bring Advanced Cone Beam CT Imaging to Proton Therapy

Mevion Medical Systems, the leader in compact proton therapy, is announcing a strategic agreement with medPhoton GmbH to integrate ImagingRing, an innovative cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) system for volumetric image guidance, with the MEVION S250i with HYPERSCAN, Mevion’s pencil-beam scanning proton therapy system. The new CBCT offering will debut this week at the 36th annual meeting of the European Society for Radiotherapy & Oncology (ESTRO), at booth #2500.

MRI study links weight loss, slowed degeneration of knee cartilage

Researchers, using MRI on overweight and obese patients, found that individuals who lost a significant amount of weight over a four-year period showed significantly less degeneration of their knee cartilage.

AI technology expands capabilities—and what that means for radiology

Radiologists aren't going to be replaced by computers tomorrow, but Denver-area radiologist and Forbes contributor Paul Hsieh acknowledges the rise of deep learning AI technology has opened the door to medical work previously thought to be out of reach of automation. 

Budding AI system for radiology draws $7 million investment

An Israeli startup has received a $7 million funding boost to speed its radiology-specific AI product toward the market. 

Ohio rad discusses dosage risk, reward in biz magazine

A cost-benefit analysis is a crucial exercise in determining the need for any radiological exam. Columbus CEO, a business magazine focused on central Ohio, dove into the topic with an interview with Thomas Buse, MD, medical director of radiology at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital.

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The Case for 3D Breast Ultrasound: Improving Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction while Cutting Costs

Sponsored by Hitachi Healthcare Americas

Imagine trying to find a white rabbit in a field of snow. This scenario is similar to what radiologists go through when looking for tumors in a woman with dense breasts, as both normal fibroglandular tissue and abnormal masses appear white on a mammogram.

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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.