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. 

Already used in single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) for adult patients, Rapiscan is now approved for use in stress cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR)
News | SPECT Imaging
GE Healthcare’s Stress Agent Rapiscan Approved for use in Stress Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging

February 18, 2022 — GE Healthcare has announced that it has received approval from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) ...

Time February 18, 2022
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18F-rhPSMA-7.3 PET Photo courtesy of Blue Earth Diagnostics. General use: This 18F-rhPSMA-7.3 PET image shows prostate cancer spread beyond the prostate region. Technical use: This 18F-rhPSMA-7.3 PET image shows detection of recurrent prostate cancer in several retroperitoneal lymph nodes, as indicated by the green arrows.
News | Prostate Cancer
Blue Earth Diagnostics Announces Key Results from Phase 3 SPOTLIGHT Study of 18F-rhPSMA-7.3

February 18, 2022 — Blue Earth Diagnostics, a Bracco company and recognized leader in the development and ...

Time February 18, 2022
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A 26-year-old man with history of diabetes and hypertension presented with 7 days of fever, chills, nausea, intractable vomiting, diarrhea and generalized weakness, but no specific upper or lower respiratory symptoms aside from mild shortness of breath.
News | Clinical Case Studies
Call for Entries!

Do you have a clinical case you’d like to share with ITN's audience? If so, please send high-resolution images and a ...

Time February 17, 2022
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) or prostate adenoma seen on MRI examination
News | Prostate Cancer
MRI-guided Radiotherapy Appears to Lead to Fewer Side Effects from Treatment for Prostate Cancer

February 17, 2022 — An interim analysis of an ongoing Phase III study from UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center ...

Time February 17, 2022
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Myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) after vaccination is rare, but some cases have been reported after receipt of the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.
News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID Vax–related Myocarditis May be Milder Than That of Other Causes

February 17, 2022 — While cardiac imaging shows that COVID-19 vaccine–associated myocarditis has a similar pattern as ...

Time February 17, 2022
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52-Year-Old Woman Presenting for Asymmetry of Right Breast: (A) DBT craniocaudal view shows asymmetry (arrow) in medial right breast (DBT). (B) DBT spot compression view shows asymmetry does not persist (arrowhead). Lesion classified on DBT without, and DBT with, DBT spot compression view as BI-RADS category 4a and 2 by reader 1, category 4a and 2 by reader 2, and category 4b and 2 by reader 3. Follow-up imaging at one year demonstrated stability of finding, consistent with benignity in present analysis.
News | Breast Imaging
Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Spot Compression Clarifies Ambiguous Findings

February 16, 2022—According to an article in ARRS’ American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), digital breast tomosynthesis ...

Time February 16, 2022
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A triple-negative breast cancer cell during cell division. Tubulin in red; mitochondria in green; chromosomes in blue. Image courtesy of Wei Qian, National Cancer Institute
News | Breast Imaging
Pandemic Upends Breast Cancer Diagnoses

February 16, 2022 — The COVID-19 pandemic upended many aspects of daily life, particularly in the first months and year ...

Time February 16, 2022
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Fujifilm Sonosite, Inc. – the world leader in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) solutions – has added to its next-generation POCUS portfolio with the launch of its new, premium Sonosite LX system, featuring the company’s largest clinical image and a monitor that extends, rotates and tilts to enable enhanced, real-time provider collaboration.
News | Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
FUJIFILM Sonosite Launches Sonosite LX

February 15, 2022 — Fujifilm Sonosite, Inc. – a world leader in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) solutions – has added ...

Time February 15, 2022
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Key findings from research on out-of-pocket costs borne by patients who have an abnormal result on a cancer screening that is free under the Affordable Care Act. Image courtesy of the University of Michigan
News | Radiology Imaging
Follow-up Costs Can Add Up if a Free Cancer Screening Shows a Potential Problem

February 15, 2022 — With the White House putting cancer prevention and early treatment squarely in the sights of its ...

Time February 15, 2022
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COVID-19 vaccine associated myocarditis. Short-axis 1.5T MRI images and ECG findings of a 19-year-old man with myopericarditis who presented with chest pain 3 days following the second dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (mRNA-1273). Cardiac MRI performed 2 days after symptom onset demonstrates mid wall to subepicardial late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) at the basal to mid inferior lateral wall with adjacent pericardial enhancement (A, red arrow), corresponding hyperintensity on T2-weighted imaging (B, orange
News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
MRI Sheds Light on COVID Vaccine-Associated Heart Muscle Injury

February 15, 2022 — Vaccine-associated myocarditis shows a similar injury pattern on cardiac MRI compared to other ...

Time February 15, 2022
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The global PET-CT scanner device market size is expected to reach USD 3.34 billion by 2028 according to a new study by Polaris Market Research.
News | PET-CT
PET-CT Scanner Device Market Size Worth $3.34 Billion By 2028

February 15, 2022 — The global PET-CT scanner device market size is expected to reach USD 3.34 billion by 2028 according ...

Time February 15, 2022
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Clarius Mobile Health has introduced a third-generation product line of high-performance handheld wireless ultrasound scanners for all medical specialists.
News | Ultrasound Imaging
Clarius Disrupts Medical Ultrasound Market with 10 New Ultra-Portable Wireless Scanners for Apple and Android Devices

February 14, 2022 – Clarius Mobile Health has introduced a third-generation product line of high-performance handheld ...

Time February 14, 2022
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The American College of Radiology (ACR) reports that several states are considering breast, colon and lung cancer screening measures.
News | Radiology Imaging
States Advance Cancer Screening, Prior Authorization and Scope of Practice Legislation

The American College of Radiology (ACR) reports that several states are considering breast, colon and lung cancer ...

Time February 14, 2022
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Boston University College of Engineering professor Xin Zhang and her research collaborators have developed a new, 3-D metamaterial that has the potential to improve MRI imaging of the human brain. The spherical structure can be worn like a helmet, and change size to create images more quickly and at a higher quality – ultimately improving MRI functionality while reducing costs. Image courtesy of Boston University’s Photonics Center, Ke Wu, a PhD student in BU’s department of mechanical engineering and Xin Z
News | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Bizarre-looking Helmet Can Create Better Brain Scans

February 11, 2022 — It may look like a bizarre bike helmet, or a piece of equipment found in Doc Brown’s lab in Back to ...

Time February 11, 2022
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In a motion for summary judgement recently filed, the American College of Radiology (ACR), American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), argue that the interim final rule (IFR) created by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) turned the balanced and fair reforms of Congress’ No Surprises Act upside down and transformed the act intended to protect patients and their physicians into a giveaway for private insurers.
News | Radiology Business
Major Medical Associations Ask Federal Court for Summary Judgement in No Surprises Lawsuit

February 11, 2022 — In a motion for summary judgement recently filed, the American College of Radiology (ACR), American ...

Time February 11, 2022
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MURR staff work to produce lutetium-177 (Lu-177). Image courtesy of the University of Missouri
News | Nuclear Imaging
University of Missouri Research Reactor Helps Supply Critical Medical Isotopes During Global Disruption

February 11, 2022 — Due to a recent unexpected reactor shutdown in Europe, the University of Missouri Research Reactor ...

Time February 11, 2022
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing a national coverage determination (NCD) that expands coverage for lung cancer screening with low dose computed tomography (LDCT) to improve health outcomes for people with lung cancer.
News | Lung Imaging
CMS Expands Coverage of Lung Cancer Screening with Low Dose Computed Tomography

February 10, 2022 — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) just announced a national coverage determination ...

Time February 10, 2022
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Esaote North America, Inc. announced the FDA approval of the Magnifico Open MRI, a new open whole-body MRI system now available for purchase in the USA. The MagnificoOpen, was designed with the user in mind through customer feedback to bridge the gap between traditional musculoskeletal imaging and whole-body imaging.
News | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Esaote North America Receives FDA Approval of the Magnifico Open MRI System

February 10, 2022 — Esaote North America, Inc. announced the FDA approval of the Magnifico Open MRI, a new open whole ...

Time February 10, 2022
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“Empowering the Radiologist of the Future” is a bold new American College of Radiology (ACR) strategic plan to increase member value, improve radiologic care and strengthen healthcare for all Americans.
News | Radiology Business
Bold New ACR Strategic Plan to Empower the Radiologist of the Future

February 10, 2022 — “Empowering the Radiologist of the Future” is a bold new American College of Radiology (ACR) ...

Time February 10, 2022
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Fujifilm VisualSonics, a global provider of ultra-high-frequency (UHF) ultrasound imaging systems, and Piur Imaging, a European leader in tomographic ultrasound imaging, have partnered to bring UHF, three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound imaging technology to clinicians and researchers.
News | Ultrasound Imaging
Fujifilm VisualSonics and Piur Imaging Partner on Ultrasound Technology

February 10, 2022 — Fujifilm VisualSonics, a global provider of ultra-high-frequency (UHF) ultrasound imaging systems ...

Time February 10, 2022
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