Category: Imaging Insights

Imaging Insights

What PET Revealed About Schizophrenia That MRI Missed

Researchers found widespread synaptic loss using advanced PET imaging, offering new insight into the disease's underlying biology.

Imaging Insights

SonoSim Introduces Breast Ultrasound Training Module Aligned With Updated BI-RADS Atlas

The simulation-based module includes real patient cases and focuses on image acquisition, interpretation, and clinical decision-making in breast imaging.

Imaging Insights

Abdominal CT Scans Predict Heart Risk

Researchers at NYU Langone Health are using AI to repurpose existing CT scans for opportunistic screening, enabling early detection of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and other conditions to improve preventive healthcare.

Expert Advice

Experts Flag Problems in New CMS CT Scan Quality Measure

AAPM-convened panel flags 20 key issues with the new measure designed to discourage excessive CT radiation dose while preserving image quality, citing ambiguities that could impact implementation and patient care.

Imaging Research

Unnecessary Imaging Linked to Major Carbon Emissions

New analysis shows that avoidable medical scans could generate as much CO₂ as powering a town of over 70,000 people for a year.

Patient Safety

Bayer and Alara Collaborate on CT Scan Safety

Bayer and Alara Imaging, Inc. are collaborating to address inconsistent radiation doses in CT scans by improving monitoring and feedback systems in hospitals, supported by CMS’s new safety measures and Alara’s software.