Medical Imaging

The successful delivery of modern healthcare, particularly in island communities, often hinges on access to timely and precise diagnostic imaging, a challenge that can significantly impact patient outcomes. PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center has taken a monumental step in addressing this need

In the critical minutes following an ischemic stroke, every second counts as brain cells begin to die, making the race against time the single most defining factor in a patient's outcome. A landmark study by researchers Wang, D., Liang, S., and Yue, Z. illuminates a transformative advancement in

Breast imaging, a medical specialty extensively developed around the health risks and anatomy of cisgender women, now faces a critical examination of its significant blind spots. Recent discussions among experts at the European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) annual scientific meeting have cast

Recent research has brought to light a significant and largely unaddressed environmental issue stemming from a cornerstone of modern medicine: diagnostic imaging. The chemical contrast agents essential for enhancing the clarity of procedures like CT scans and MRIs are now understood to be

A comprehensive 20-year retrospective analysis has uncovered a critical and largely unacknowledged issue within pediatric radiology, revealing the existence of a "hidden workload" driven by a staggering increase in the number of images generated per study. This research documents an exponential

The pursuit of health equity in the United States faces a significant and persistent obstacle: the pervasive gaps in person-centered data that render the health status and experiences of diverse communities invisible. This widespread issue of missing, incomplete, and non-standardized information,