Imaging
FDA clears Epithelial Thickness Module for Anterion imaging platform
The FDA cleared the Epithelial Thickness Module for the Anterion cornea app from Heidelberg Engineering, according to a press release.
‘Concerning finding’: Rheumatologists lack time for billing musculoskeletal ultrasound
Although most rheumatologists trained in musculoskeletal ultrasound bill for their imaging work, a “concerning” number fail to do so due to time constraints and poor reimbursement, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.
Detailed imaging may improve surgical outcomes in epilepsy
LOS ANGELES — The ability to utilize more detailed imaging options, as well as to use certain imaging concurrently to detect epileptogenic lesions during presurgical consultation, may lead to better outcomes for patients, according to a speaker.
Model identifies opportunities to streamline pre-surgical evaluation in epilepsy
LOS ANGELES — Researchers used data-driven modeling techniques to identify variables that significantly impact pre-surgical consultations for patients with epilepsy, which could lead to more streamlined service by health care providers.
VIDEO: AI imaging technology may help radiologists detect breast cancer, cut costs
ORLANDO — In this video from the AIMed24 Annual Meeting, Marissa Fayer discusses the use of novel AI imaging technology to assist radiologists in detecting breast cancer and cutting costs.
Ultra-widefield, 7-field imaging show concordance for diabetic retinopathy grading
Evaluations of diabetic retinopathy severity appeared comparable with ultra-widefield and 7-field imaging, suggesting ultra-widefield imaging can be used in future longitudinal studies without bias, according to a cross-sectional study.
Hand, whole-body MRI register joint, enthesis improvements from apremilast in PsA
Hand and whole body MRI can objectively measure improvements in joint and enthesis inflammation resulting from apremilast treatment for psoriatic arthritis, according to data published in The Lancet Rheumatology.
Heidelberg receives FDA clearance of imaging platform module
Heidelberg Engineering obtained FDA clearance of its Spectralis Flex Module imaging platform, according to a press release.
‘It’s going to be imaging’: MRI, ultrasound to streamline giant cell arteritis diagnosis
SAN DIEGO — Imaging techniques are poised to streamline the diagnosis of giant cell arteritis in the United States, after gaining traction elsewhere, according to a speaker at the 2024 Congress of Clinical Rheumatology West.
'Better imaging' can improve understanding of inflammatory arthritis
SAN DIEGO — New imaging technologies, and improved use of the ones currently available, may move rheumatology closer to precision medicine in inflammatory arthritis, according to a speaker at the 2024 Congress of Clinical Rheumatology West.