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New PET tracer shows promise visualizing cardiac amyloidosis
A team at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA, has tested the first PET radiotracer specifically for visualizing cardiac amyloidosis, also known as "stiff heart syndrome," according to a recent study.
September 12, 2023
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Dual-targeting PET tracer begins to show its stripes
New evidence suggests that PET/CT imaging with a gallium-68 (Ga-68)-labeled heterodimeric radiotracer is highly effective for visualizing various types of malignant cancer, according to a group in China.
September 12, 2023
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RSNA changes tack on quantitative imaging efforts
The RSNA is planning to launch a new Quantitative Imaging Committee with the goal of expanding its quantitative imaging initiatives into areas not currently reached by the Quantitative Imaging Biomarkers Alliance.
September 11, 2023
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Molecular Imaging
PET imaging predicts long-term outcomes in Parkinson's disease
PET brain imaging in individuals with early Parkinson's disease can show which patients are at higher risk of long-term effects, according to a study by researchers in Italy.
September 11, 2023
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Nuclear Medicine
FAPI-PET/CT may improve treatment of cancer patients
Gallium-68 (Ga-68) FAPI-PET/CT imaging -- a highly accurate experimental approach for detecting cancer -- may further improve outcomes for patients undergoing radiation therapy, according to a recent analysis by German researchers.
September 11, 2023
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Digital X-Ray
X-ray-based AI can help identify malnourished bedridden patients
AI can accurately glean height and weight from chest x-rays -- a task that could help clinicians implement rapid nutritional interventions for bedridden patients, according to a group in Nagasaki, Japan.
September 11, 2023
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Molecular Imaging
PET/CT-based model predicts prostate cancer in the 'PSA grey zone'
Combining PET/CT with traditional clinical risk factors can detect prostate cancer in cases considered borderline based on prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels -- in other words, cases in the "PSA grey zone," according to a group in Hunan, China.
September 10, 2023
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Artificial Intelligence
AI shows promise for evaluating scoliosis on spine x-rays
Orthopedic surgeons in Japan have developed an AI method based on spine x-rays that could be used to help evaluate scoliosis, according to a study published September 4 in Scientific Reports.
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PET reveals link between heart health and brain metabolism
A PET study suggests that maintaining cardiovascular health during midlife can help reduce the risk of neurodegenerative disease later in life, according to a group in Spain.
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CT imaging data found opportunistically on exams offers additional information that can be used to improve patient care.
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AI’s use in radiology continues to grow as the technology becomes more available, according to a presentation at the ISCT annual meeting.
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SalaryScan: Radiologists and RTs enjoyed higher salaries in 2023
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For another year running, radiologic technologists (RTs) and radiologists enjoyed higher salaries in the past year, according to AuntMinnie.com's 2024 SalaryScan survey.
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Radiotracer for kidney cancer performs well in phase III trial
By Will Morton
A PET radiotracer that detects clear-cell renal cell carcinoma proved safe and highly effective in a clinical trial conducted at 36 research hospitals across nine countries.
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Radiologist faces strong criticism in negligence case
By Amerigo Allegretto
The Malaysian government has been ordered to pay the widow of a lawyer 2 million ringgits in damages in a medical negligence case.
September 11, 2024
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Cardiac PET use increases in coronary artery disease
By Will Morton
PET, CT, and MRI use for assessing coronary artery disease increased in Medicare patients from 2018 to 2022.
September 11, 2024
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Researchers develop a CEUS bladder cancer scoring metric
By Liz Carey
A newly developed contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) Vesical Imaging-Reporting and Data System is effective for novice and expert readers.
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Photon-counting CT reduces radiation in lung transplant patients
By Will Morton
Ultralow-dose photon-counting CT is a promising tool for repeat follow-up exams in lung transplant patients.
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Radiomics plus deep learning boosts ultrasound breast tumor labeling
By Kate Madden Yee
Combining radiomics and artificial neural network-based features improves ultrasound-based categorization of breast tumors compared with segmentation-based approaches.
September 10, 2024
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MGMA weighs in on proposed MPFS, QPP rule
By Amerigo Allegretto
The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) has published its comments on the proposed 2025 MPFS and Quality Payment Program proposed rule.
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