Clinical Trials

Clinical trials and studies about imaging technology can be found on this channel.

The study "Will We Solve Crimes with Radiomics? Results of an Experimental Study on Charred Human Bone Samples," was presented at the Virtual Radiological Society of North America's 2020 conference (RSNA20). Radiomics, which extracts data from clinical images, can be reliably used to assess changes in the bone structure due to fire exposure.

Researchers Use Radiomics in Forensic Examination of Charred Human Bones

December 1, 2020 — The study "Will We Solve Crimes with Radiomics? Results of an Experimental Study on Charred Human ...

December 01, 2020

Chest CT images in a 34-year-old man with fever for 4 days. Positive result of reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction assay for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 using a swab sample was obtained on February 8, 2020. Dates of examination are shown on images. A, Chest CT scan with magnification of lesions in coronal and sagittal planes shows a nodule with reversed halo sign in left lower lobe (box) at the early stage of the pneumonia. B, Chest CT scans in different axial planes and coro

News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 Research Receives RSNA Margulis Award

November 29, 2020 — The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) presented its ninth Alexander R. Margulis Award for ...

November 29, 2020

The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Research & Education (R&E) Foundation awarded the 2020 Bracco Diagnostics Inc./RSNA Research Scholar Grant to Brent D. Weinberg, M.D., Ph.D., and the 2020 Bracco Diagnostics Inc./RSNA Research Resident Grant to Evan DC Calabrese, M.D., Ph.D. These grants are made possible by Bracco Diagnostics Inc.’s support of the RSNA R&E Foundation.

News | Radiology Business

Researchers Awarded 2020 Bracco Diagnostics Inc./RSNA Research Grants

November 3, 2020 — The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Research & Education (R&E) Foundation awarded the ...

November 03, 2020

Conceptual diagram of bio-organizational crushing technology based on high-intensity concentric ultrasonography. Image courtesy of Korea Institue of Science and Technology(KIST)

News | Ultrasound Imaging

Destroying Cancer Cells with Non-surgical Ultrasound Treatment

November 2, 2020 — Focusing ultrasound energy on a target site in the body to generate heat can burn and destroy the ...

November 02, 2020

Updated results of NRG Oncology trial display effectiveness of gemcitabine and daily radiation for bladder preservation in muscle-invasive bladder cancer patients

News | Radiation Oncology

Effectiveness of Gemcitabine and Daily RT for Bladder Preservation in Muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer

November 2, 2020 — Bladder preservation with trimodality therapy can be a safe and effective alternative to cystectomy ...

November 02, 2020

Evaluation of the lung apices using computed tomography angiography of the head and neck during acute ischemic stroke (AIS) can provide the first objective opportunity to screen for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

News | CT Angiography (CTA)

Lung Scans for Stroke Patients Could Provide Earlier COVID-19 Detection

October 30, 2020 — Computed tomography angiogram (CTA) scans may offer fast and early detection of COVID-19 in acute ...

October 30, 2020

José Obeso, MD, PhD, (left) of of the Centro Integral de Neurociencias (HM CINAC) in Madrid and Nir Lipsman, MD, PhD, (right) of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto. Each doctor is leading a clinical trial using focused ultrasound to target the striatum in patients with Parkinson's disease.

News | Focused Ultrasound Therapy

Two Landmark Studies Advance Focused Ultrasound Treatment for Parkinson's Disease

October 30, 2020 — A team of researchers in Madrid, Spain, and another team in Toronto, Canada, are the first in the ...

October 30, 2020

An example of a HeartFlow FFR-CT image showing the blood flow through what looked like a significant blockage on CT angiography alone, actually was not flow-limiting based on computational fluid dynamics. Use of the technology was supposed to reduce the number of diagnostic catheterizations in the FORECAST trial, but the costs of FFR-CT were not offset enough to show cost savings.

Feature | CT Angiography (CTA)

FFR-CT Did Not Significantly Reduce Costs But Reduced Rates of Invasive Coronary Angiography

October 22, 2020 – In the FORECAST randomized clinical trial, the use of fractional flow reserve (FFR) derived from ...

October 23, 2020

This illustration show the complexity of the data obtained from one single patient with moderate/severe traumatic brain injury. Different imaging approaches and techniques have their own unique sensitivity in assessing different aspects of neuroanatomy and neuropathology. What can be seen on images also changes with time since injury. Data from comprehensive clinical and functional assessments using a range of other tools is also important for evaluating patient outcome. Through data harmonization and large

News | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Global MRI Data Offers Hope for Improving Treatment of Brain Injuries

October 23, 2020 — Traumatic brain injury is a major cause of disability and can have major consequences for patients ...

October 23, 2020

News | Clinical Trials

Dual Brain Imaging Provides Insight Into Neural Basis of Patient-clinician Relationship

October 22, 2020 — The potential impact of the patient-clinician relationship on a patient's response to treatment is ...

October 22, 2020

Lesion was originally reported as indeterminate enhancing mass, and outside report recommended biopsy. Classic features of benign hemangioma are shown. Error was attributed to faulty reasoning. A, Axial MR image obtained 5 minutes after contrast agent administration shows peripheral nodular discontinuous enhancement. B, Axial MR image obtained 10 minutes after contrast agent administration shows centripetal progression of enhancement (arrow). C, Axial fast imaging employing steady-state acquisition (FIESTA)

News | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Body MRI Reinterpretations Plagued by Discrepancies and Errors

October 21, 2020 — According to an article in ARRS' American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), secondary interpretations ...

October 21, 2020

Conducted by the University of Gothenburg, Lund University and the University of South Australia, the preclinical study found that dietary oat bran can offset chronic gastrointestinal damage caused by radiotherapy, contradicting long-held clinical recommendations.

News | Radiation Therapy

High-fiber Diet, Low Level Inflammation Can Help Sidestep Effects of Radiation

October 7, 2020 — Loved or hated, the humble oat could be the new superfood for cancer patients as international ...

October 07, 2020

$A, Sagittal reformatted bone window CT image of thoracic spine shows wedge-shaped deformity at T6 and subtle superior endplate deformities at T5 and T8. Arrows denote deformities. B, Color-coded dual-energy CT shows only T8 deformity is associated with bone marrow edema; T5 and T6 deformities likely represent chronic fractures. Arrows denote deformities.$

News | Computed Tomography (CT)

DECT in the ED Increases Diagnostic Confidence, Reduces Follow-Up Imaging, Projects Cost Savings

October 6, 2020 — According to an open-access article in ARRS’ American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), dual-energy ...

October 06, 2020

These MRI scans show diffuse white matter abnormality (DWMA). The top three panels display raw MRI images from very preterm infants born at 27 weeks (left), 26 weeks (center) and 31 weeks (right) gestation.

News | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Early MRIs Can Predict Motor Development Risks for Preterm Infants

October 1, 2020 — As many as 70% of very premature infants (born earlier than 32 weeks gestation) show signs of white ...

October 01, 2020

A new artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm can identify when medical images are likely to be difficult for either a radiologist or AI to make an effective diagnosis.

News | Artificial Intelligence

AI Algorithm Detects Difficult to Read Medical Images

September 30, 2020 — A new artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm can identify when medical images are likely to be ...

September 30, 2020

The University at Buffalo has received a four-year, $1.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop a new, portable breast imaging system that has the potential to better identify breast cancer.

News | Breast Imaging

Mammogram Device Under Development to Use Light, Ultrasound to Better Screen

September 30, 2020 — The University at Buffalo has received a four-year, $1.4 million grant from the National Institutes ...

September 30, 2020

Newly released study results present a strong case for lung cancer screening in New Zealand — particularly for Māori whose mortality rates are between three and four times higher than other ethnic groups.

News | Lung Imaging

Lung Cancer Screening a Step Closer to Reality Following Combined Study

September 30, 2020 — Newly released study results present a strong case for lung cancer screening in New Zealand — ...

September 30, 2020

The cartilage in this MRI scan of a knee is colorized to show greater contrast between shades of gray.

News | Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence Detects Osteoarthritis Years Before it Develops

September 22, 2020 — Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Carnegie Mellon University ...

September 22, 2020

New research from King's College London has found that COVID-19 may be diagnosed on the same emergency scans intended to diagnose stroke.

News | Cardiac Imaging

Stroke Scans Could Reveal COVID-19 Infection

September 22, 2020 — New research from King's College London has found that COVID-19 may be diagnosed on the same ...

September 22, 2020

Ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release quickly improves hand function and reduces hand discomfort, making the procedure a safe, effective, and less invasive alternative to traditional open or endoscopic surgery

News | Ultrasound Imaging

Ultrasound Guidance for Carpal Tunnel

September 17, 2020 — According to ARRS' American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release ...

September 17, 2020