Diagnostic Imaging Staff

Single photon emission computed tomography ventilation/perfusion imaging may show early changes to the lung caused by cigarette smoke exposure.

CAD with chest X-ray to screen for lung cancer may reveal abnormalities, but more study is required.

Brain MRIs migraine sufferers reveal abnormalities in cortical thickness and some surface area. These measurements could improve understanding of migraines.

Most lumbar spine MRIs are unnecessary; most MRIs for headache are necessary. Physicians should strictly adhere to appropriate imaging guidelines.

The FDA has approved gadolinium-based contrast agent Dotarem (gadoterate meglumine) for MRI of the central nervous system.

The ACR and SBI took issue with a recent study on the long-term mental anguish caused by false-positives from mammograms.

The FDA has approved Lymphoseek (technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept) Injection imaging agent that helps locate lymph nodes in patients with certain cancers.

3D MR images reveal some patients show signs of lasting structural damage to the brain after sustaining just one concussion.

CT scans of mummies show that plaque build-up and clogged arteries occurred among people 4,000 years ago, as well as today.

Idaho senators are considering a measure to require radiologic technologists have a license before performing imaging and radiation therapy procedures.

Healthcare providers who use cloud computing feel safe with the practice, giving cloud computing a satisfaction score of 4.5 out of 5, according to KLAS.

Philips received FDA 510(k) clearance for MicroDose SI, a full-field digital mammography system that enables future Single-Shot Spectral Imaging applications.

Reducing the CT colonography radiation dose from 120 kVp to 100 kVp resulted in a significant decrease in dose but minimal decrease in 3D image quality.

Breast density can be accurately scored with images obtained through either digital mammography or film-screen mammography.

Most men with small abdominal aortic aneurysms, 3.0 cm to 5.4 cm, could be safely monitored with ultrasound at longer intervals.

Medicare beneficiaries who were older, black, or lived in less educated or economically advantaged areas didn’t receive equal access to PET scans.

CT lung cancer screening could save up to 12,000 lives per year in the United States - and even more could be saved if the criteria were expanded.

PET/CT for cancer screening in healthy patients? Think twice on this and other nuclear medicine and molecular imaging tests, say SNMMI’s Choosing Wisely list.

For the first quarter of 2013, medical imaging managers have very low confidence in Medicare reimbursement rates, according to the latest MICI data.

CCTA is effective for determining heart attack risk in patients with suspected coronary artery disease - even if there are no treatable risk factors.

The FDA has approved the Advisa DR MRI SureScan pacing system, a second-generation pacemaker designed for use with MRI machines, according to Medtronic.

Providers are turning to third-party consulting firms to prepare for ICD-10, including help with training, roadmaps and documentation, according to KLAS.

CT texture analysis of primary esophageal tumors may be a potential imaging biomarker, helping determine the effectiveness of chemotherapy.

Mammograms every two years are just as beneficial to women over 65 as are annual exams - and may reduce false positives.

Risks of radiation-induced cancer from CT scans in early adulthood are outweighed by the benefits obtained from the scans.

Amyloid imaging, used to detect plaques in the brain, may help diagnose cardiac amyloidosis, researchers said.

Primary care physicians prefer to deliver radiology results to their patients, and they feel obligated to follow recommendations in the reports.

A rule aid comprising seven factors may aid physicians in deciding whether to refer children for abdominal CT scans following blunt trauma to the abdomen.

Radiation exposure from CCTAs has been significantly reduced with use of a new second-generation CT scanner, without compromising diagnostic accuracy.

Brain amyloid PET imaging could assist in diagnosing cognitive impairment in patients who meet certain conditions, according to a new task force.