PET Technique Harnesses Head Movement to Improve Resolution
Using an external tracking device can lead to super-resolution that can potentially improve neurological disorder detection.
PET Radiotracer Can Detect, Assess Lung Fibrosis
Use enables direct imaging of disease process.
SPECT + Deep Learning = Accurate Major Cardiac Event Prediction
Using advanced artificial intelligence can give patients a personalized assessment of their risk for significant events, such as heart attack or death.
Screening Breast MRI Under-Utilized for High-Risk Women
Primary care providers are less likely to recommend breast MRI for screening high-risk women.
Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: June 7, 2021, to June 11, 2021
Take a quick look at Diagnostic Imaging's Top 5 stories of the week.
Reduced-Dose CT Effective for Kidney Stone Imaging
Lower-dose protocols, which are not used as frequently as possible, can reduce re-imaging.
RadPartners VP Takes Military Leadership Role
RP vice president earns historic promotion as the first female and first black female brigadier general.
Achieving Real-World Success with AI
How one health system is doing it.
AI Tool Helps Reduce Re-Take Knee X-rays
Using a deep convolutional neural network tool, radiographers can correct image errors and reduce repeated imaging.
Breast MRI Effective in Identifying Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Breast MRI is a good tool for supplemental screening in women who have a personal history of breast cancer.
Brain MRI Findings Could Be Connected to SARS-CoV-2 in Spinal Fluid
While rare, hyperintense lesions in the brain and spine and leptomeningeal enhancements have been found in patients with the COVID-19 virus in their spinal fluid.
What’s in a Name? ACR opposes PA Title Change
The American College of Radiology announced its opposition to the title switch from physician assistant to physician associate.
The Needs of Innovation: Reflection and Collaboration
Radiologists are well positioned – and have a responsibility – to help teams identify uses for technology in patient care.
Image IQ Quiz: Elderly Female Patient Presents with Abdominal Pain
Elderly woman presents with abdominal pain. What is this incidental finding?
To X-ray Shield or Not – Listen to Your Patients
While the opinion is growing that X-ray shielding for gonads isn’t necessary, some patients may still be concerned and request it.
Diagnostic Imaging's A Look Ahead: June 7, 2021, to June 11, 2021
Here's what to expect this week on Diagnostic Imaging.
Safe Assumptions
Overall, radiology is filled with safe assumptions that allow providers to conduct daily work.
7T MRI Shines Light on Sickle Cell Disease Impact on Brain
Images show smaller hippocampal volume in patients with sickle cell disease compared to healthy patients.
Catch the MLB “FEVER” – Using a New Elbow MRI View for Improved Injury Assessment
A new view with different positioning can allow for better visualization.
fMRI Improves Patient Outcomes with Brain Tumor Resection
Patients experience fewer neurologic, motor, and language problems post-surgery.