Kate Madden Yee[email protected]MRIGBCAs for cardiac MRI carry low allergic reaction riskUsing gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) for cardiac MRI carries a risk of less than 1% for allergic reactions -- although macrocyclic GBCAs do appear to be safer than linear ones, according to a study published October 29 in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging.October 28, 2020Molecular ImagingUse F-18 fluciclovine PET/MRI to stage prostate cancerPET/MRI with the F-18 fluciclovine radiotracer shows promise for initial staging of high-risk prostate cancer and for evaluating response to androgen deprivation therapy, according to a pilot study published online October 14 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.October 27, 2020MRINew calculator assesses cognitive decline on brain MRIA new artificial intelligence (AI) calculator for analyzing brain tissue damage derived from MRI scans can detect with 70% accuracy early signs of cognitive decline, according to a study published October 27 in Academic Radiology.October 26, 2020CTPatients fine with COVID-19 lung cancer screening delaysThe majority of patients aren't concerned about delays in lung cancer screening with low-dose CT due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to survey results published October 22 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.October 26, 2020CTSpectral CT boosts early COVID-19 assessmentSpectral CT is better at identifying early-stage COVID-19 disease than conventional CT, enabling better visualization of pulmonary lesions, according to a study published October 21 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.October 21, 2020CTAI extracts more data from single-energy CTAn artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm was able to extract more data from conventional CT images, allowing single-energy CT to approach the performance of dual-energy CT without the additional radiation, according to a study published October 19 in the journal Patterns.October 21, 2020CTLack of Medicare CTC coverage affects people of colorThe number of screening CT colonography (CTC) exams appears to decrease after age 65 -- a trend that may have a disproportionate impact on Black patients and those of other racial minorities, according to a study published October 18 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.October 20, 2020CTCT shows manifestations of recreational drug useCT illuminates the dangerous abdominopelvic complications caused by recreational drug use, including disseminated infections, gastrointestinal ischemia, and visceral infarction, according to a review published October 16 in RadioGraphics.October 18, 2020MRIErrors on prior MRI exams show need for specialty readsA high rate of discrepancies on primary body MRI exams acquired at outside institutions such as community hospitals shows a clear need for second exam interpretations by subspecialists when patients are transferred to a new center, according to a study published online October 14 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.October 15, 2020MRIStartup BrainKey offers brain MRI direct to consumersA California-based startup called BrainKey is offering MRI exams straight to consumers with the pitch that they can explore 3D models of their own brains. BrainKey's backers believe that the service will help consumers assess their brain health and could prompt early care for future ailments.October 14, 2020Previous PagePage 85 of 356Next PageTop StoriesMolecular ImagingAmyloid PET scans validated in racially diverse patientsChanges in care plans occurred in 59% of individuals after PET scans.Womens ImagingLimited access to PCPs thwarts mammography screening uptakeUltrasoundPOCUS rules out pulmonary congestion in kidney patientsEconomicsLow-value imaging services part of high Medicare costsDigital X-RayAI helps clinicians identify misplaced endotracheal tubes
