Jeff Hall

The AI-powered Elevate Plus reportedly facilitates standardization of routine ultrasound, improves scan time and bolsters image quality.

Emphasizing the capability to evaluate the spatiotemporal distribution of PET radiotracers, the MIM KineticID software may provide greater quantitative insights into oncologic, cardiovascular and neurological disease management.

For patients undergoing myocardial perfusion PET/CT, a deep learning model demonstrated greater than 83 percent AUCs for classifying those with low- and high-risk coronary artery calcium (CAC) burden, according to new research presented at the SNMMI conference.

In the latest episode of the Molecular Imaging in Focus series, Isabelle Boileau, PhD, discussed preliminary research, presented at the SNMMI conference, which suggests the utility of a novel tau PET imaging agent that may help detect chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in living patients.

For patients with oligometastatic prostate cancer detected with PSMA PET, researchers found that nearly 78 percent of these patients had negative findings on conventional imaging, according to a study presented at the Society for Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) conference.

In a recent interview, Shannon Youngblood, EdD, MSRS, CNMT, RT(CT)(ARRT, shared her perspectives on advocacy for nuclear medicine technologists, scope of practice challenges, theranostics and improving access to PET imaging in rural communities.

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

The Cone-Beam CT (CBCT) Perfusion software reportedly provides CT-quality perfusion maps during neurointerventional procedures.

In a recent interview, Josh Gurewitz and Ajit Shankaranarayanan, PhD, discussed the utility of AI-powered software, including the recently FDA-cleared SubtleHD(PET), for bolstering efficiency and quality with PET imaging.

A randomized controlled trial found that combining Disney characters with soothing ambient elements for pediatric MRI reduced anxiety levels by 43 percent in children under 10 years of age.

The SubtleHD(PET) software reportedly facilitates enhanced image quality, provides improved SUVmax quantitative accuracy and compatibility with all FDA-approved radiotracers.

After the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) updated its biennial mammography screening recommendations to begin at 40 years of age, women in their 40s accounted for approximately 50 percent of all screening mammography exams, according to new study findings to be presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) conference.

In recent interviews, Emanuel Kanal, MD, and Tobias Gilk, MRSO, MRSE, discuss new multicenter research examining pediatric MRI safety as well as key challenges and preventive measures in this patient population.

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

In a study of 351 women with BI-RADS 3-5 non-mass enhancement breast lesions, researchers found that multiparametric MRI offered 98.4 percent sensitivity and a 97.9 percent negative predictive value (NPV).

Recently published multinational research revealed that AZtrauma had a 95.6 percent AUC for detecting dislocations and a 97.5 percent AUC for detecting joint effusions.

Prostate AI reportedly enhances lesion detection, reduces segmentation variability between radiologists and improves workflow efficiencies in biopsy-recommended cases.

A retrospective comparison of AI platforms from seven different manufacturers for stand-alone lung cancer detection revealed sensitivity rates ranging between 20.8 percent to 77.8 percent.

The addition of density heterogeneity on CT to a predictive model for differentiating malignant and benign pulmonary nodules led to a greater than 15 percent improvement in the model’s AUC, according to a new multicenter study.

Delayed-only image acquisition for contrast-enhanced mammography after neoadjuvant chemotherapy offered a greater than 17 percent higher sensitivity rate than early-only image acquisition for detecting residual disease, according to a new study.

The ACIST Pro Diagnostic System, a variable-rate contrast management platform, reportedly offers real-time contrast tracking for image-guided interventional cardiology procedures and reduces set-up time by one-third in comparison to the ACIST CVI device.

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

Researchers estimated that 17.9 million middle-aged women in the United States are overdue for breast, cervical or colorectal cancer screening, according to a new cross-sectional study.

In a new meta-analysis examining the impact of MRI-based AI models for predicting high-grade hepatocellular carcinoma, researchers noted a 10 percent decline in AUC between internal validation and external validation.

The updated Break Wave lithotripsy device for kidney stone treatment reportedly has ultrasound therapy probes with a 31 percent smaller footprint.

In a recent interview, Shadpour Demehri, MD, discussed new research findings suggesting a correlation between emphysema-like changes on CT and reduced bone mineral density in patients without chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

In a study involving nearly 350 completed requests for CT scans at a pediatric hospital emergency department, researchers found that 54 percent were not appropriate according to American College of Radiology appropriateness criteria.

The combination of sustained high-gradient performance and AI capabilities with the Titanion MR may facilitate the use of imaging biomarkers that provide insight into tissue microstructure

Cystadenomas and cystadenofibromas accounted for 46 percent of benign lesions initially scored as O-RADS 4 and 5 lesions on pelvic ultrasound, according to newly published research.

Four versions of the Artis vision platform and floor configurations of the Artis icono.explore and Artis genio systems feature the Optiq AI imaging chain, which reportedly facilitates real-time analysis and data optimization.