January 2017

Cancer Moonshot needs universal imaging standards ()
Revenue Cycle Management Renewal Signifies Collaboration and Performance for Florida-based North Broward Radiologists ()
North of the border, 3D printing puts a spring in radiology’s step ()
Mallinckrodt sells nuclear imaging business to IBA Molecular for $690 million ()
Contralateral breast cancer a risk for women with dense tissue ()
Shell shock: CT scan shows lung damage in rare turtle ()
Lack of detail on ACA replacement could spook patients, practices ()
Kubtec Celebrates Official Opening of their New Facility with Visit from Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy ()
Is low-dose CT scanning worth it? ()
Q&A: Christine Hendon wins National Science Foundation award for imaging innovations ()
Radiologists help rescue a rescue dog ()
Enterprise PACS packs the punch when it doubles as a VNA too ()
MEDNAX acquires Tennessee-based Radiology Alliance, Infinity Management ()
5 cognitive biases common to radiology—and how to beat them back ()
Peach State lawmakers trying to aid patients slapped with surprise medical charges ()
Brain scans showed 14 patients suddenly hit with severe amnesia ()
The unexpected social impact of ultrasound ()
Siemens Healthineers expands medical imaging learning modules ()
Which radiology training is best for contrast management reactions, teamwork skills? ()
Put away the calipers: Pfizer increases stake in MRI body measurements ()
Can image recognition technologies diagnose skin cancer? ()
FDA approves pocket sized osteoporosis diagnostic device ()
National rad consortium hires erstwhile journalist Proval ()
Philips and Bon Secours Charity Health System announce $180 million, long-term strategic partnership to support transformation of patient care and build healthier communities ()
Affordable 3D-printed organ models created by startup, now available for medical training ()
Busting 6 myths about CT screening for lung cancer ()
We shape our social media—and our social media shapes us ()
Can fMRI predict long-term symptoms of concussions? ()
Researchers pinpoint genetic risk factors for breast cancer ()
5 tips: Working with millennials in radiology ()
Image Gently from the consumer’s eye view ()
Neurologists read stroke images as expertly as a neuroradiologist ()
Orlando Health and Mevion Offer Advanced Diagnostic Image Guidance for Proton Therapy ()
Overall cancer mortality decreases, but regional disparities persist ()
Agfa HealthCare tops satisfaction list for its enterprise imaging ()
Can fMRI scans done prior to antidepressant therapy be beneficial? ()
Philips announces telehealth partnership with Banner Health ()
Sooner State rads in trouble for improper duty delegation followed by bad billing ()
What practices should know about imaging follow-ups in breast cancer ()
Whole body PET/CT finds some tricky cancers better than CT alone ()
Ultrasound systems market to see stable growth to $5 billion by 2023, says GlobalData ()
Alzheimer's study to use brain amyloid PET scan ()
MRI scans on men with suspected prostate cancer could help avoid unnecessary biopsy ()
Practice allows radiologist to manage Facebook page, improves engagement ()
Referral-based specialties charge highest markups over Medicare rates ()
Is imaging enough to diagnose cancerous sarcomas? ()
Online bests print at informing patients on imaging radiation—but neither shines at busting a certain myth ()
Feel free to reduce CT dose when diagnosing pulmonary embolism ()
Inland Imaging, Missoula Radiology join to form one of the largest practices in Western US ()
Q&A: ACR's McGinty on differing radiology practices in U.S, England ()
USC finds the needle in the haystack with molecular imaging ()
Lung ultrasound up to the task of diagnosing adult pneumonia ()
ACR touts Imaging 3.0 with case study ()
What happens when radiologists hedge even when certain ()
Squeeze play: Radiologists face pressure to consolidate ()
Exercising can help 'attenuate age-related neurodegeneration' ()
Hitachi Announces Integration and Expansion of Healthcare Businesses Serving Americas Market ()
World's First Total-Body Pet Scanner Takes Big Step Forward ()
ASRT Survey Finds Slight Rise in Radiography Educational Program Enrollment ()
Seno Medical Instruments Appoints Steve Miller as SVP of Engineering ()
Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas Partners with 7Dimaging to Strengthen its Educational Offering ()
Summer radiology internship announced for minority, women med students ()
Factions form in Quebec ultrasound reimbursement dispute ()
Lung cancer screening guidelines stirred up something of a Twitter storm ()
The ESR and CIRSE join forces in diagnostic and interventional radiology to promote patient care ()
Radiology Professionals Connect at RSNA 2016 ()
ACR Sponsorship Introduces Radiology to Medical Students ()
John Muir Health to Install a Sectra Cloud-Based Archive for Enterprise Imaging ()
Mild brain-impact changes: Easy come, easy go (as long as players take enough time off) ()
Ocular imaging a focus at Mount Sinai's new Eye and Vision Research Institute ()
Rad techs get good press in roughrider country ()
Pro fighter blames radiologist for keeping him out of the ring ()
Siemens Healthineers and Biogen Announce Agreement to Jointly Develop New MRI Tools for Multiple Sclerosis ()
CT, MRI replacing traditional autopsies, finding possible child abuse ()
Experimental CAD system bests other diagnostic methods at catching lung cancer ()
The unexpected value of branding in radiology ()
ACA repeal could reverse gains in screening ()
Siemens Healthineers develop new platform for CT ()
Row over radiology in Canada affecting patients as well as providers ()
PET/CT shows how stress in the brain today manifests as cardiovascular problems tomorrow ()
Machine learning proves a plus in cardiopulmonary care ()
Q&A: Roundtable with authors from ACR's 'Best of 2016' articles ()
Wake Radiology seeks to join forces with UNC Rex ()
Radiology residents vs. final-year students: What a difference a year of clinical practice makes ()
G-Arm B6 Duo imaging system receives FDA clearance ()
Joint venture between Wake Radiology, UNC Rex Healthcare may lower costs ()
Mayo radiology shows how to boost efficiency, cut costs the ‘TDABC’ way ()
To truly demonstrate value, providers must gain patient trust ()
In New Zealand, it’s radiology vs. emergency for fun, fitness and patients ()
UCLA neuros: Let imaging be the birthing, raising ground for cerebrovascular health ()
Philips announces state-of-the-art interventional system ()
Early-stage colorectal cancer diagnosis among seniors increased after ACA changes to Medicare ()
Fusion signs 3-year deal with multi-site radiology center for cloud solutions ()
Startup receives FDA approval for AI-assisted cardiac imaging ()
Strategic Radiology joins WorldCare to offer diagnostic, consulting services ()
Inland Real Estate Acquisitions purchases prominent Alabama radiology clinic ()
Breast imaging research team calls for raising the acceptable recall rate ()
Startup specializing in 3D printed medical implants raises $1 million ()
Payola is one problem radiology doesn’t have to reckon with ()
ACR selects Wisconsin professor as quality champion ()
Columbus Regional Health installs new imaging system as part of expansion ()
Epidemic of breast cancer overdiagnosis? Not so fast, according to imaging experts ()
Dangers of medical imaging are exaggerated, according to nuclear scientists ()
Lead aprons block radiation exposure all right, but they also invite lead poisoning ()
Radiology center funded via $3.2 million gift opens its doors ()
Out with Obamacare, in with Trumpcare? Radiology thought leaders mull possibilities ()
HyperMed receives FDA clearance for new medical imaging device ()
Hospital staff prepares for potential failure of electronic imaging services ()
Danish study challenges value of screening mammography, draws sharp criticism from U.S. orgs ()
ACR provides MIPS reporting guidelines ()
Exercise may help men stave off Alzheimer’s decline; women, not so much ()
Health experts form 'Think A-Head' campaign to educate on CT scans ()
Radiologist: One of the best jobs in America ()
35 is too young to start screening mammography: Irish study ()
Scientists use CT scan to discover how long dinosaurs incubated in eggs ()
TRA Medical Imaging, Medical Imaging Northwest join forces ()
Significant growth projected for global medical image analysis software by 2021 ()
Is cost most important part in value equation? ()
Envision Healthcare purchases Sunshine Radiology, continues consolidation ()
Caltech scientists develop way to visualize gene expression using MRI ()
Do patients with psoriasis have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease? ()
Mediterranean diet linked to healthy brain ()
Self-examination is crucial before making drastic MACRA-related changes ()
Providers find patient-facing status with dataset from Neiman HPI ()
Tort reform may reduce defensive imaging ()
Carestream Health Earns High Marks* in KLAS Enterprise Imaging Report for Healthcare IT Offerings ()
Kaiser Permanente opens three new locations ()
Most interval lung cancers missed at NLST screening ()
Washington joins growing number of states regulating dose limits for radiation ()
Leverage The Expertise Of Cleveland Clinic Imaging Institute ()
GE Healthcare to produce, sell Rapiscan to boost alternative CAD screening ()
UCSF shows embryonic development like never before—on video ()
JACR announces "Best of 2016" articles ()
Engineering company to test thrombectomy device in clinical trial ()
Gamma Medica, Alpha Imaging and Major Health Partners (MHP) Announce New Partnership to Provide First LumaGEM® in Indiana and First MBI at MHP Medical Center as a Secondary Breast Cancer Screening Option for Women with Dense Breast Tissue ()
MITA recognizes congressmen for introducing device tax repeal legislation ()
Updated ACR Appropriateness Criteria Cover 1,100+ Clinical Indications ()
Toshiba USA to open research facility at Johns Hopkins ()
Structured reporting cuts coding errors, facilitates full reimbursement ()
Parental obesity linked to slow development in children ()
Is CT scanning accurate enough to diagnose pleural mesothelioma? ()
Research shows radiology journal publications have limited articles on patient-centered care ()
NY mammography access bill goes into effect ()
Improving treatment of concussions by recording how brain processes sound ()
Molecular oncology imaging can improve outcomes, cut waste ()
Varian Medical Systems to acquire PerkinElmer's Medical Imaging business ()
Precision medicine demands smart cybersecurity—and don’t overlook the imaging data ()
MACRA's patient-facing threshold could cause problems for radiologists ()
Watch for PET/CT to grow as an aid to image-guided biopsies of children ()
Could x-rays be replaced in airports? ()
IntellaPACS announces name change to Emergent Connect ()
Group working steadily to increase the visibility—and number—of women in radiology ()