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MRI findings predict Parkinson's disease progression

Health Imaging

JUNE 25, 2024

MR imaging could provide insight into how Parkinson’s disease will progress years before its related symptoms become debilitating.

Disease

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AI automation could 'revolutionize' Crohn's Disease severity CT assessments

Health Imaging

MAY 3, 2024

Machine learning models could help create a more standardized, reproducible and efficient way of grading Crohn’s disease severity in the small bowel based on CT imaging.

Disease

Disease Imaging

New imaging technique could change how Crohn's disease is treated

Health Imaging

APRIL 6, 2023

The FAPI radiotracer experts used in this research can bind specifically to the connective tissue cells that cause intestinal wall fibrosis common to Crohn's disease.

Disease

Disease Imaging

Use of AI opportunistic screening in CT for cardiovascular disease

Health Imaging

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Ron Blankstein, MD, professor of radiology, Harvard Medical School, explains the use of artificial intelligence to detect heart disease in non-cardiac CT exams.

Disease

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PSMA PET/CT shows promise for spotting metastatic disease in patients with renal cell carcinoma

Health Imaging

MAY 23, 2024

Up to 30% of patients have metastatic disease by the time they are initially diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma, making accurate staging a critical element of treatment planning.

Disease

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Novel radiotracer could improve the diagnosis of interstitial lung disease

Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Researchers are hopeful that uptake of the molecular SPECT imaging agent will help providers more ably monitor disease progression.

Disease

Disease Imaging

Nearly 25% of women with breast arterial calcifications on mammo develop heart disease

Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Specifically, women with BACs on their mammogram may be at an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

Disease

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Coronary artery disease classification improved with photon-counting CT

Health Imaging

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

After a photon-counting CT, 54% of patients had their coronary artery disease classification downgraded

Disease

Lung disease reporting system improves consistency—so why is it underutilized?

Health Imaging

APRIL 19, 2024

ILD-RADS was developed to address issues with inconsistency when reading high-resolution CT scans of the lungs in patients with a suspected interstitial lung disease.

Disease

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Focused ultrasound reduces physical symptoms of Parkinson's disease

Health Imaging

APRIL 6, 2023

Given the less invasive nature of focused ultrasound procedures, researchers suggest that it could open the door for disease management options catered to a wider variety of patients.

Disease

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Disease-specific reporting templates improve completeness, but uptake remains limited

Health Imaging

APRIL 6, 2023

A new paper published in Clinical Imaging details the impact of a high-resolution CT reporting template catered specifically to interstitial lung disease.

Disease

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AI tool predicts metabolic disease using 3D body scans

Health Imaging

AUGUST 18, 2024

Compared to standard hip-to-waist ratio measurements and BMI, the algorithm identifies significantly more instances of metabolic syndrome and its severity in individual patients.

Disease

Disease IT

New MRI technique spots signs of heart disease before symptoms emerge

Health Imaging

JANUARY 27, 2025

Researchers with the University of Virginia Arlington are working to develop anew way of analyzing fat content around the heart.

Disease

Disease MRI

New PET method spots early signs of inflammatory bowel disease

Health Imaging

JULY 25, 2024

The novel method could potentially guide decisions on when patients should start treatment.

Disease

Exposure to ionizing radiation can increase risk of heart disease

Health Imaging

APRIL 6, 2023

“The effect of lower doses of radiation on the heart and blood vessels may have been underestimated in the past,” experts explained in BMJ.

Radiation

Radiation Disease

Even in asymptomatic, CCTA-detected coronary artery disease increases heart attack risk

Health Imaging

APRIL 6, 2023

These individuals face a more than an eightfold risk for myocardial infarction, according to new findings published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Disease

Leading vendors unite to improve early detection of disease with endoscopic ultrasounds

Health Imaging

JANUARY 15, 2024

Canon Medical Systems and Olympus are collaborating for global adoption of proprietary ultrasound systems.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound Disease Medical

Frequent sleep disruptions may increase amyloid deposits down the road

Health Imaging

JUNE 24, 2024

Daily sleep disruptions could increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease in the future, new research suggests.

Disease

Over half of eligible women skip their mammogram

Health Imaging

OCTOBER 2, 2024

According to new survey data, nonadherence is not for lack of concern about the disease—75% of the women surveyed reported being concerned about their breast health.

Mammogram

Mammogram Disease

Imaging research suggests Viagra could slow or prevent vascular dementia

Health Imaging

JUNE 11, 2024

A new study suggests sildenafil, known by its brand name Viagra, can improve cerebrovascular function and minimize the risk of cognitive impairment caused by small vessel disease.

Disease

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MRI shows brain ‘leakage’ that may explain cognitive decline from long COVID

Health Imaging

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

A team from Ireland identified disruptions to the integrity of the blood vessels in the brains of patients experiencing brain fog due to the disease.

MRI

MRI Disease

AI model spots up to 30% of breast cancers missed on MRI

Health Imaging

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Re-evaluation by the second look algorithm could result in a cancer diagnosis up to one year earlier, especially for high risk disease.

MRI

MRI Disease

Researchers receive grant worth millions to develop portable PET scanner

Health Imaging

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Experts are hopeful that the portable scanner could improve access to neuroimaging used in the diagnosis and monitoring of Alzheimer's disease.

Disease

AI-based ARIA detection software could bring 'renewed hope' for people undergoing Alzheimer's treatment

Health Imaging

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The software is the first of its kind to achieve the FDA's approval for detecting, measuring and grading ARIA on MRI scans—a task that is critical in managing the disease.

Disease

Disease MRI IT

New nuclear medicine treatment could potentially cure non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Health Imaging

APRIL 11, 2023

“If testing is successful in humans, this would represent an excellent new treatment option for patients with this disease.”

Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear Medicine Disease

FDA clears AI-powered brain MRI evaluation software

Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The newly approved system was designed to assist clinicians with the detection of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

MRI

MRI Disease

CT calcium scoring can determine if patients need statins

Health Imaging

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Renee Bullock-Palmer, MD, director, non-invasive cardiac imaging, at the Deborah Heart and Lung Center, explains CT calcium scoring can determine if a patient needs to take aspirin and statins for prevention of coronary disease.

Disease

Disease Imaging

Digital biomarker tool for rapidly identifying lung fibrosis cleared by FDA

Health Imaging

JANUARY 17, 2024

The AI-guided technology can diagnose the disease via medical images without the need for an invasive procedure.

Medical Imaging

Medical Imaging Disease Diagnose Medical

Radiation treatment for breast cancer linked to high risk of developing subsequent skin cancer

Health Imaging

MARCH 11, 2024

The danger of developing the disease on or around the breast after radiation is 57% higher than the general population.

Radiation

Radiation Disease

Deep learning detects precancerous changes on mammograms

Health Imaging

JULY 26, 2023

What’s more, the model proved beneficial in a large, diverse cohort that included women with benign breast disease and BRCA mutations.

Mammogram

Mammogram Disease

Advanced imaging does not always improve outcomes, data suggest

Health Imaging

APRIL 6, 2023

Although advanced imaging exams have proven benefits in defining disease severity, new data indicate that more sophisticated studies might not impact outcomes as much as previously thought.

Imaging

Imaging Disease

New neural-redundancy metric accurately detects mild cognitive impairment

Health Imaging

APRIL 6, 2023

Redundant brain pathways can serve as pre-symptomatic indicators of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in aging individuals, allowing care teams to design first-line neuropsychological exercises for slowing the possible approach of Alzheimer’s disease.

Disease

The good and the bad of synoptic radiology reports

Health Imaging

JULY 13, 2023

Synoptic radiology reports with detailed information on disease sites in ovarian cancer could help to guide surgical decisions, but they can come at a cost.

Radiology

Radiology Disease

New AI-enabled platform could be 'game changer' for opportunistic screening in women

Health Imaging

APRIL 3, 2025

The platform was designed to enhance the early detection of health conditions known to affect women in their 40s and older, including breast cancer, cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis.

Disease

Does obesity improve lung cancer outcomes? Yes, to some extent

Health Imaging

JANUARY 28, 2025

New research findings could help explain the obesity paradox, wherein being overweight is linked to both improved outcomes in certain diseases and increased mortality rates in others.

Disease

How Imaging Can Help Diagnose Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease

American Health Imaging

DECEMBER 8, 2022

How Imaging Can Help Diagnose Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease Doctors often use various tests to diagnose ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Symptoms of these inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) can mimic those of other conditions, making them more difficult to diagnose.

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Dozens of indigenous Canadians file lawsuit against two radiologist over undisclosed study

Health Imaging

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The plaintiffs claim they were subjects in a liver disease study and scanned with an MRI without their consent.

Radiologist

Radiologist Disease MRI

Dozens of Indigenous Canadians file lawsuit against two radiologists over undisclosed study

Health Imaging

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The plaintiffs claim they were imaged for a liver disease study without giving their consent, or learning of the results.

Radiologist

Radiologist Disease Imaging

New dual modality ultrasound technique offers greater 'accessibility, portability and cost effectiveness'

Health Imaging

APRIL 23, 2023

The hope is that the technique could lead to earlier detection of diseases by simultaneously identifying structural and functional abnormalities that standard ultrasound imaging methods alone cannot.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound Disease Imaging

Your Health, Your Resolution: Kickstart the New Year with the Right Screenings

TRA Medical Imaging

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Heart Health Imaging : Depending on risk factors, your doctor may recommend coronary calcium scoring to assess heart disease risk. Bone Density (DEXA) Scan : For individuals with risk factors for osteoporosis, a baseline scan in your 30s may be beneficial.

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New Network for Medical Imaging and Clinical Data

Imaging Technology

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Avandra’s network aims to organize global medical images and create a data ecosystem for research and innovation. It uses industry-leading de-identification and tokenization solutions to securely deliver aggregated, multimodal data to power the future of health. To learn more about Avandra and its mission, visit avandraimaging.com.

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How X-Rays Improve Your Overall Health

Professional Radiology

JUNE 21, 2022

4 Early Discovery of Illness By using routine checkups and diagnosis, X-rays often play an important role in early diagnosis of diseases or ailments. In this sense, having imaging done early can help catch things before they develop into serious problems or concerns. In this way, they become an assisting tool in surgery. #4

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Your Health, Your Resolution: Kickstart the New Year with the Right Screenings

TRA Medical Imaging

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Heart Health Imaging : Depending on risk factors, your doctor may recommend coronary calcium scoring to assess heart disease risk. Bone Density (DEXA) Scan : For individuals with risk factors for osteoporosis, a baseline scan in your 30s may be beneficial.

Mammogram

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MRI findings predict Parkinson's disease progression

AI automation could 'revolutionize' Crohn's Disease severity CT assessments

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New imaging technique could change how Crohn's disease is treated

Use of AI opportunistic screening in CT for cardiovascular disease

PSMA PET/CT shows promise for spotting metastatic disease in patients with renal cell carcinoma

Novel radiotracer could improve the diagnosis of interstitial lung disease

Nearly 25% of women with breast arterial calcifications on mammo develop heart disease

Coronary artery disease classification improved with photon-counting CT

Lung disease reporting system improves consistency—so why is it underutilized?

Focused ultrasound reduces physical symptoms of Parkinson's disease

Disease-specific reporting templates improve completeness, but uptake remains limited

AI tool predicts metabolic disease using 3D body scans

New MRI technique spots signs of heart disease before symptoms emerge

New PET method spots early signs of inflammatory bowel disease

Exposure to ionizing radiation can increase risk of heart disease

Even in asymptomatic, CCTA-detected coronary artery disease increases heart attack risk

Leading vendors unite to improve early detection of disease with endoscopic ultrasounds

Frequent sleep disruptions may increase amyloid deposits down the road

Over half of eligible women skip their mammogram

Imaging research suggests Viagra could slow or prevent vascular dementia

MRI shows brain ‘leakage’ that may explain cognitive decline from long COVID

AI model spots up to 30% of breast cancers missed on MRI

Researchers receive grant worth millions to develop portable PET scanner

AI-based ARIA detection software could bring 'renewed hope' for people undergoing Alzheimer's treatment

New nuclear medicine treatment could potentially cure non-Hodgkin lymphoma

FDA clears AI-powered brain MRI evaluation software

CT calcium scoring can determine if patients need statins

Digital biomarker tool for rapidly identifying lung fibrosis cleared by FDA

Radiation treatment for breast cancer linked to high risk of developing subsequent skin cancer

Deep learning detects precancerous changes on mammograms

Advanced imaging does not always improve outcomes, data suggest

New neural-redundancy metric accurately detects mild cognitive impairment

The good and the bad of synoptic radiology reports

New AI-enabled platform could be 'game changer' for opportunistic screening in women

Does obesity improve lung cancer outcomes? Yes, to some extent

How Imaging Can Help Diagnose Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease

Dozens of indigenous Canadians file lawsuit against two radiologist over undisclosed study

Dozens of Indigenous Canadians file lawsuit against two radiologists over undisclosed study

New dual modality ultrasound technique offers greater 'accessibility, portability and cost effectiveness'

Your Health, Your Resolution: Kickstart the New Year with the Right Screenings

New Network for Medical Imaging and Clinical Data

How X-Rays Improve Your Overall Health

Your Health, Your Resolution: Kickstart the New Year with the Right Screenings

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