Radiology Imaging

The radiology imaging channel includes technology news related to computed tomography (CT), digital radiography (DR / X-ray), ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), radiographic fluoroscopy (R/F), mammography, angiography, 3-D printing, contrast media injectors, molecular imaging, neurological imaging, pediatric imaging and radiation dose management. 

An example of HeartFlow's FFR-CT analysis of blockage severity in a patient's coronary vessels based on a cardiac CT scan.
News | Cardiac Imaging
HeartFlow Becomes Publicly Traded Company With Longview Acquisition Merger

July 15, 2021 — HeartFlow, which has commercialized noninvasive computed tomography derived fractional flow reserve (FFR ...

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the calendar year 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule. The ACR has created this initial review of provisions within the MPFS proposed rule that may impact radiology or radiation oncology.
News | Radiology Business
ACR Releases Summary of Radiology Provisions in MPFS Proposed Rule

July 15, 2021 — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the calendar year 2022 Medicare ...

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Interviews with the 1,000 at-risk patients also led to some interesting conclusions, Fine said. Even in the early days of 3D mammography, most women interviewed had at least heard about the technology.
News | Mammography
Study of 3D Mammography Shows Fewer Callbacks for New Mexican Women

July 15, 2021 — For any type of diagnostic test, technology that helps improve the reliability of test results is a ...

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The inherent spectral capabilities of Mayo Clinic's new third-generation photon-counting CT research scanner allows clear visualization of the intact portions of the coronary artery lumen (arrowhead) by reducing the bright signal from the dense coronary calcifications (arrows).
News | Computed Tomography (CT)
Mayo Clinic Begins Use of Third-Generation Photon-counting CT Clinical Research Detector

July 14, 2021 — Performing the first cardiac scan on their new photon-counting detector computed tomography (CT) scanner ...

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The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), the American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR), and the Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Interventions (MICCAI) society have announced the launch of the 10th annual Brain Tumor Segmentation (BraTS) challenge
News | RSNA
RSNA Co-sponsors Brain Tumor AI Challenge

July 14, 2021 — The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), the American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR), and the ...

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ujifilm's robust medical systems portfolio includes a comprehensive product lineup covering CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, digital radiography, women’s health, ultrasound, systems integration, endoscopy and endosurgery, enterprise imaging, assisted reproductive technology, cell culture media, cell therapy development, In-Vitro diagnostics (IVD), and investigational drug development
News | Radiology Imaging
Fujifilm Launches Virtual Hospital to Showcase Comprehensive Healthcare Portfolio

July 14, 2021 — Fujifilm announced the launch of the Fujifilm Virtual Hospital. The virtual hospital presents visitors ...

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The Radiology Research Institute Partners with contract research organizations and pharmaceutical and medical device companies to advance critical research initiatives
News | Radiology Business
RAYUS Radiology Acquires Leading Radiology Provider In Central Florida and Research Institute as it Continues to Accelerate its National Growth Strategy

July 14, 2021 — RAYUS Radiology, formerly Center for Diagnostic Imaging, a leading national provider of advanced ...

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The software provides fully automated precise segmentation and robust assessment of chondral lesions (location, diameter, shape, boundaries), resulting in improved diagnosis and treatment selection, supporting faster recovery
News | Artificial Intelligence
RSIP Vision Announces Unique AI Tool for Sports Medicine Applications

July 14, 2021 — RSIP Vision, a clinically proven leader in real-world AI solutions for medical image analysis, announced ...

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Humana’s new draft Fusion policy outlines coverage determinations for myocardial assessment and the use of PET/CT and SPECT/CT for certain neurologic indications. ASNC has submitted additional feedback on the draft policy.
News | PET-CT
Humana Hears ASNC’s Concerns, Reverses Restrictive PET/CT Coverage Policy

July 13, 2021 — In a recent blog, the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) reported that Humana, one of the ...

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The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Research and Education (R&E) Foundation Board of Trustees approved over $3 million in radiology research and education grants this year, achieving a funding rate of 30% of grant applications. With the addition of this year’s support, the R&E Foundation has awarded $70 million in grant funding since the Foundation’s inception in 1984.
News | RSNA
RSNA R&E Foundation Approves Over $3 Million in Grant Funding

July 13, 2021 — The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Research and Education (R&E) Foundation Board of ...

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In a mouse model study of MRI-guided focused ultrasound-induced blood-brain barrier (BBB) opening at MRI field strengths ranging from ­approximately 0 T (outside the magnetic field) to 4.7 T, the static magnetic field dampened the detected microbubble cavitation signal and decreased the BBB opening volum
News | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Magnetic Field from MRI Affects Focused-ultrasound-mediated Blood-brain Barrier

July 13, 2021 — MRI-guided focused ultrasound combined with microbubbles can open the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and ...

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NeuroLogica joins forces with Massachusetts General Hospital to pilot OmniTom Elite with Photon Counting Detector (PCD) technology at patient point-of-care
News | Computed Tomography (CT)
NeuroLogica Joins Forces with Massachusetts General Hospital to Pilot Photon Counting CT at the Patient’s Point-Of-Care Using OmniTom Elite CT

July 13, 2021 — NeuroLogica Corp. announced that its state-of-the-art OmniTom Elite with Photon Counting Detector (PCD) ...

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Most countries have not introduced nationwide prostate cancer screening, as current methods result in overdiagnoses and excessive and unnecessary biopsies. A new study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, which is published in The New England Journal of Medicine, indicates that screening by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and targeted biopsies could potentially cut overdiagnoses by half.
News | Prostate Cancer
MRI Can Cut Over-diagnoses in Prostate Cancer Screening by Half

July 12, 2021 — Most countries have not introduced nationwide prostate cancer screening, as current methods result in ...

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Nearly one quarter of deaths from lung cancer could be avoided in high-risk populations through the adoption of targeted screening with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans, as based on the results of the NELSON study.
News | Computed Tomography (CT)
Nearly 25% of Deaths From Lung Cancer Could Be Avoided in High-risk Populations Through Targeted Lung Cancer Screening Worldwide

July 11, 2021 — The report ‘Lung Cancer Screening: The Cost of Inaction’ shows that lung cancer screening presents a ...

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A performance evaluation of the uEXPLORER total-body PET/CT scanner showed that it exhibits ultra-high sensitivity that supports excellent spatial resolution and image quality. Given the long axial field of view (AFOV) of the uEXPLORER, study authors have proposed new, extended measurements for phantoms to characterize total-body PET imaging more appropriately. This research was published in the June issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
News | PET Imaging
Total-body PET Imaging Exceeds Industry Standards

July 10, 2021 — A performance evaluation of the uEXPLORER total-body PET/CT scanner showed that it exhibits ultra-high ...

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According to ARRS’ American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), reduced-dose CT depicts greater than 90% of lung nodules in children and young adults with cancer, identifying the presence of nodules with moderate sensitivity and high specificity.
News | Computed Tomography (CT)
Reduced-Dose Versus Standard-Dose CT for Lung Nodules in Children, Young Adults With Cancer

July 9, 2021—According to ARRS’ American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), reduced-dose CT depicts greater than 90% of ...

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The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for DeepLook, Inc.’s DL Precise, a one-click software tool to automate segmentation and measurement of suspicious objects across all medical imaging modalities, delivering critical improvements in workflow and reporting precision.
News | Imaging Software Development
FDA Clears DL Precise One-click Segmentation and Measurement Tool

July 9, 2021 — The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for DeepLook, Inc.’s DL Precise, a one-click software tool to ...

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Radiology RCM services deal underscores XIFIN’s commitment to providing the diagnostic health industry with deep expertise, advanced business intelligence and analytics critical for optimizing operations
News | Information Technology
XIFIN Enters Radiology RCM Services Segment with Computerized Management Services Acquisition

July 9, 2021 — XIFIN announced the acquisition of Computerized Management Services (CMS), a provider of revenue cycle ...

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American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) to host in-person Annual Meeting in Chicago, October 24-27
News | ASTRO
ASTRO 2021 Announces its October Event is In-person

July 8, 2021 — Registration opens today for the American Society for Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO) 63rd Annual Meeting ...

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Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for Fujifilm’s new image enhancement technology - the Oxygen Saturation Endoscopic Imaging System - which was developed to improve visualization during gastrointestinal, colorectal, and advanced endoscopy and surgical procedures.
News | Interventional Radiology
Fujifilm’s Endosurgical Image Enhancement Technology for the ELUXEO Surgical System Receives FDA Clearance

July 8, 2021 — Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ...

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