MR elastography (MRE) holds promise for noninvasive liver stiffness monitoring in children and young adults with autoimmune liver disease, with findings indicating strong correlations between MRE liver stiffness measurements and histologic fibrosis scores.
A Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute study found that while medical imaging spending rose by 35.9% from 2010 to 2021, its share of total healthcare spending decreased from 10.5% to 8.9%, with key drivers including price inflation and increased utilization, alongside policy changes since 2010 influencing imaging spending trends.
A new study emphasizes the importance of routine coronary artery calcification (CAC) evaluation in national lung cancer screening programs, revealing a significant increase in major adverse cardiovascular events with higher CAC severity.
Ten abdominal radiologists generally agreed on categorizing gallbladder polyp risks and recommending surgical consultations, with findings supporting the overall reproducibility of Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound recommendations, yet highlighting the need for further efforts to enhance consistency in polyp risk categorization.
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Canadian researchers have developed a groundbreaking method using magnet-guided microrobots in an MRI device to treat liver tumors with high precision, potentially transforming liver cancer treatment, though clinical application awaits further optimization and technological advancements.
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A novel PET imaging technique utilizing a CD69-targeting tracer detects early inflammation indicative of rheumatoid arthritis before clinical symptoms, facilitating improved diagnosis and treatment strategies.
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Researchers at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles have pioneered a noninvasive method using novel MRI techniques to assess placental health during pregnancy, potentially serving as a biomarker for placental health.
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Radiologist-specific decision-making significantly influences recommendations for additional imaging (RAI) in head and neck examinations, with substantial interradiologist variation in RAI rates and individual radiologist behavior having a more pronounced impact than systemic factors.
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