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Given the challenges with the shortage of the iodinated contrast agent Omnipaque, national and state organizations have issued suggested risk mitigation and conservation strategies to reprioritize imaging needs during this temporary shortage.

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Offering integrated artificial intelligence (AI) and seamless multi-nuclei imaging capabilities, the new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system reportedly enhances image quality and workflow efficiency.

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While there can be an array of challenges in outsourcing night coverage to teleradiology service providers, due diligence with contract terms can help mitigate costs and increase flexibility if radiology practices decide to switch teleradiology providers down the line.

In a recently published study, researchers found that multiparametric quantitative magnetic resonance imaging (qMRI) may detect subtle biomarkers of conditions such as autism and cerebral palsy in adolescents with extremely preterm births.

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Emphasizing the proper diagnostic characterization of sidewall aneurysms, the authors of a new study found no significant differences in occlusion status or complications when they compared the approved use of intrasaccular flow disruption for bifurcation aneurysms to off-label treatment of sidewall aneurysms.

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Boston Scientific’s STIMVIEW XT reportedly enables 3D brain imaging that facilitates more accurate lead placement and targeted stimulation modeling for patients with Parkinson’s disease or essential tremor.

In a recent video interview, Arun Krishnaraj, MD, MPH and David Larson, MD, MBA, discussed the continued use of physical media to transport medical images between different health-care facilities, resulting inefficiencies and delays with patient care, and the initiative to create a linked multi-hub model to end this dated practice once and for all.

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The new artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm reportedly flags suspected cases of brain aneurysm and facilitates multidisciplinary care.

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In a recent video interview, Kevin J. Abrams, MD, discussed highlights from the recent 25th Annual Symposium of the American Society of Spine Radiology (ASSR), including lectures on imaging for spontaneous intracranial hypotension, the emergence of dynamic susceptibility contrast for MR perfusion and insights on the use of dual-energy computed tomography (CT) for diagnosing vertebral fractures.

In addition to facilitating strong interreader agreement among radiologists of various experience levels, use of the proposed Neuropathy Score Reporting and Data System (NS-RADS) classification for peripheral neuropathy reportedly improved accuracy in differentiating between milder and more severe categories for muscle abnormalities and nerve lesions.

The new whole-body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) platform reportedly offers enhanced image quality and increased patient comfort.

Researchers found the use of magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging revealed pathologic evidence of multiple sclerosis that is not evident on T1 or T2-weighted MRI.

Expanded MRI labeling for Abbott’s Proclaim™ XR Spinal Cord Stimulation System may facilitate increased efficiency and quality of MRI scans.

Emerging research suggests that frontotemporal atrophy on magnetic resonance imaging may be a key finding for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

New research emphasizes roles of anterior collaterals and ischemic core growth rate in assessing patients with large vessel occlusion.

Early study results suggest that low-field MRI may offer a cost-effective, radiation-free alternative to monitor ventricular volume changes in patients with hydrocephalus.

Study findings have the potential to widen the indication for treating patients in the extended window using simpler and more widespread non-contrast CT.

The post-processing software platform can reduce brain imaging acquisition time by 40%.