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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OIG Spots $20 Million in Questionable Portable X-Ray Billing

The Office of Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services identified questionable billing practices by 20 portable x-ray suppliers totally nearly $20 million, according to a recent report.

MRI Better than CT for Diagnosing Heart Disease, British Researchers Say

British researchers say cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) should replace single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) when it comes to diagnosing coronary artery disease, according to a recent study published in the The Lancet.

Fujifilm Acquires U.S. Ultrasound Maker Sonosite

Japanese-based Fujifilm Holdings announced an agreement this week to buy SonoSite Inc, a U.S.-based maker of ultrasound and cardiograph equipment, for nearly $1 billion

MRI Unnecessary Before Prescribing Steroid for Back Pain Patients, Researchers Say

Treating spine problems is one of the largest contributors to the rising costs of health care, and diagnostic imaging is often cited as one of the key reasons why.

MRI Falls Short to Avoid Lymph Node Dissection in Breast Cancer

While unenhanced MRI may be good at detecting cancer in lymph nodes among breast cancer patients, it’s not good enough to avoid a lymph node dissection, according to research published online in the journal Radiology.

Research Finds Self-Referral Likely Driving Up Use of MRIs in One Community

Duke University researchers point to physician self-referral as possibly driving up utilization among imaging facilities in one particular community.

SonoSite Portable Ultrasound Receives FDA Clearance

Portable ultrasound provider SonoSite, Inc. has received 510(k) clearance from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for its fifth-generation EDGE™ ultrasound system.

Global Medical Ultrasound Market to Reach $6.9 Billion by 2017

The global market for medical ultrasound equipment is projected to reach $6.9 billion by 2017, reveals a report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., San Jose, California.

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Health Imaging
American College of Radiology announces significant expansion of Lung Cancer Screening Registry

The ACR hopes these changes, including the addition of diagnostic performance feedback, will help reduce the number of patients with incidental nodules lost to follow-up each year.

Health Imaging
AI reduces CT lung cancer screening workload by nearly 80%

And it can do so with almost 100% accuracy as a first reader, according to a new large-scale analysis.

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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.