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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Breast MRI and Background Parenchymal Enhancement: What a Meta-Analysis Reveals
May 29th 2025Moderate or marked background parenchymal enhancement (BPE) reduces the sensitivity and specificity of MRI for breast cancer detection by more than 10 percent in comparison to scans with minimal or mild BPE, according to a new meta-analysis.
Photon-Counting Computed Tomography: Eleven Takeaways from a New Literature Review
May 27th 2025In a review of 155 studies, researchers examined the capabilities of photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) for enhanced accuracy, tissue characterization, artifact reduction and reduced radiation dosing across thoracic, abdominal, and cardiothoracic imaging applications.
Can a Six-Minute MRI Facilitate Detection of Multiple Sclerosis?
May 23rd 2025Recognition of the central vein sign with a six-minute MRI demonstrated comparable sensitivity for multiple sclerosis (MS) detection in comparison to oligoclonal band (OCB) assessment, which requires lumbar puncture, according to newly published research.