Here's what to expect this week on Diagnostic Imaging.
In this week’s preview, here are some highlights of what you can expect to see coming soon:
CT conolography has been growing in popularity for several years, largely due to the benefits for patient comfort. New research is now showing advancements and benefits of using machine learning with this method of screening for colon cancer. Look for coverage in the coming days of a study being published later this week.
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Pinpointing the correct treatment strategy for patients with acute ischemic stroke can be difficult. But, incorporating MRI with X-ray angiography can make the process easier, leading to improved patient outcomes. Findings published in Radiology recently shows that this combination works well to guide providers in deciding on the best therapy. Keep your eyes open for this story later in the week.
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February is American Heart Month, and state-of-the art, cutting edge cardiovascular imaging is critical to helping providers offer the best heart care possible. This week, Diagnostic Imaging spoke with industry experts about what is on the horizon with cardiovascular imaging. What does the future look like, and what does this mean for both patient and provider? Look for the story later in the week.
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Large Medicare Study Shows Black Men Less Likely to Receive PET and MRI for Prostate Cancer Imaging
August 2nd 2025An analysis of over 749,000 Medicare beneficiaries diagnosed with prostate cancer over a five-year period found that Black men were 13 percent less likely to receive PET imaging and 16 percent less likely to receive MRI in comparison to White men.
The Reading Room Podcast: Current and Emerging Insights on Abbreviated Breast MRI, Part 3
August 2nd 2025In the last of a three-part podcast episode, Stamatia Destounis, MD, Emily Conant, MD and Habib Rahbar, MD, share additional insights on practical considerations and potential challenges in integrating abbreviated breast MRI into clinical practice, and offer their thoughts on future research directions.
Twenty Years of CT Colonography for Colorectal Cancer Screening: What the Research Reveals
August 2nd 2025Computed tomography colonography (CTC) demonstrated a 91.6 percent positive predictive value (PPV) for polyps > 6 mm, according to new research involving over 9,000 patients who underwent CTC for primary asymptomatic colorectal cancer screening.
The Reading Room Podcast: A Closer Look at Remote MRI Safety, Part 3
August 2nd 2025In the third of a three-part podcast episode, Emanuel Kanal, M.D. and Tobias Gilk, MRSO, MRSE, discuss strategies for maintaining the integrity of time-out procedures and communication with remote MRI scanning.