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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Updated ACR Appropriateness Criteria Cover 1,100+ Clinical Indications

New Release Adds/Revises Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Oncology Topics; Continually Updated National Evidence-Based Guidelines Represent National Standard

Wireless ultrasound scanner receives FDA approval

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of a wireless ultrasound scanner, a device that can help physicians complete high-quality scans quickly when they have limited access to traditional machines.

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Mammography disparities found among black, Hispanic women

While early screening and detection can play an important role in preventing breast cancer, new research from Mayo Clinic shows that some women, particularly minority women, aren’t being screened as often as their white counterparts. 

Ultrasound on your iPhone: FDA approval for mobile-integrated scanner

The integration of mobile and medical devices continues with the FDA awarding 510(k) clearance to Clarius Mobile Health’s C3 and L7 Wireless Ultrasound Scanners.

Ontario Healthcare System Installs Mobile Digital Radiography Systems

Carestream Health’s DRX-Revolution Systems Deliver Advanced Features That Help Physicians Diagnose and Treat Critical Care Patients   

ACR Supports VA Rule to Maintain Physician-Supervised Imaging Care

The American College of Radiology (ACR) commends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for opting not to grant advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) authority to perform, supervise and interpret medical imaging exams.

MR Theater improves patients experience during scans

Toshiba Medical is giving patient comfort a new definition with its new MR Theater, a virtual experience that allows patients to undergo the exam in a relaxing environment while providing clinicians with high quality images.

At RSNA 2016, Siemens Healthineers Demonstrates Engineering Success, Pioneering Healthcare

At the 102nd Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Nov. 27 to Dec. 2 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, the separately managed healthcare business of Siemens AG is presenting itself for the first time under its new brand name, Siemens Healthineers.

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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.