April 2018

Radiology supercomputer ‘Clara’ could improve imaging in a big way ()
Carestream delivers x-ray system to Mount Everest ()
Whole-body CT doesn’t lower mortality in children with trauma like it does in adults ()
FDA approves primary care AI imaging device to detect eye disease in diabetics ()
Professor receives research award for pioneering work with MRI to find MS lesions ()
Double reading in breast cancer screening associated with reduced recall rates, improved cancer detection ()
Radiology TV: Coming to an imaging center near you ()
Cancer patients with longer diagnostic wait times face increased risk of poor outcomes ()
Civic official says ‘overburdened staff’ at least partly responsible for MRI-related death in India ()
New video service wants to educate patients in waiting rooms about radiology ()
Whole-body CT doesn't improve survival for children with blunt trauma ()
Could the future of interventional radiology training lie in 3D-printed models? ()
Researchers uncover fluorescent dye with short-wave infrared capabilities ()
Agfa, Hitachi Healthcare Americas to present joint imaging portfolio at AAOE annual conference ()
New imaging technique detects prostate cancer not shown by MRI ()
3 ways radiologists can provide transgender patients with compassionate care ()
fMRI research assesses benefits of mindfulness therapy in patients with depression ()
Fluorescent dye found for producing optimal biological images ()
Florida Hospital and Orthopaedic Clinic Upgrade to Innovative Digital X-ray Technology ()
Triple freeze cryoablation lowers complication rates, recurrence of pulmonary tumors ()
Georgia health system receives $50,000 grant for Mammograms in Motion project ()
Should breast cancer screening for women younger than 50 include DBT and mammography? ()
3D imaging, temperature map allow physicians to see ablation of brain tumors ()
ZEISS introduces machine learning capability for microscopy ()
Philips collaboration introduces integrated tele-ultrasound device ()
MRI study finds prenatal exposure to certain antidepressants may alter brain development ()
New cardiac MRI process can improve results, ease restrictions on patients ()
Nonmetastatic breast cancer patients with low muscle mass face higher mortality ()
Bracco files patent infringement complaint against Jubilant for rubidium-82 generators ()
New cardiac imaging method enhances patient experience, reduces test time ()
Bracco files patent complaint against Jubilant for rubidium-82 generators ()
FDA clears Canon’s ‘ultra-high resolution’ CT system ()
US Homeland Security: Philips PACS software vulnerable to cyberattacks ()
As subspeciality rates climb, the majority of American radiologists remain generalists ()
2 CT exams, 2 very different prices: 1 costs 33 times more than the other ()
Rediscovering radiology’s ‘soul’ in the AI era ()
Canon Medical Systems’ Aquilion Precision Receives FDA Clearance ()
RBMA 2018: McGinty looks back, gears up ()
RadNet acquires 5 imaging centers to expand California footprint ()
Strategic Radiology welcomes Minneapolis Radiology Associates to coalition of independent practices ()
How a Michigan practice cut its MRI wait times from 101 days to 5 ()
Implementing resident-led radiology rounds: 3 key takeaways ()
MRI of tumor surface regularity may aid surgery, predict survival in glioblastoma patients ()
Lower mammography recall rates correlated with higher interval cancer rates ()
Radiologist shortage leaves New Zealand hospital searching overseas ()
Mercy says it won’t be raising prices at recently acquired imaging provider ()
2nd UPMC radiologist accused of healthcare fraud after illegally prescribing Vicodin to non-patients ()
Philadelphia practice claims to reduce CT radiation dose by 40% ()
Low muscle mass in nonmetastatic breast cancer patients associated with higher mortality rate ()
Study finds brain continues to produce new cells into old age, contradicting recent findings ()
Virtual world ‘Second Life’ could present new learning opportunities for radiology students ()
Utah women have some of the country’s lowest mammography screening rates ()
Novel PET radioligand shows potential to assess Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s ()
Deep learning improves radiologist workflow, efficiency determining musculoskeletal MRI protocol ()
Offshoot of digital mammography could provide alternative to breast MRI ()
Microscopic imaging finds new organ—dubbed the 'highway of moving fluid' ()
AI digital pathology may help guide cancer therapies ()
Imaging patients most commonly complain about quality of care, safety and communication ()
Largest international epilepsy study may help improve prognosis, treatment ()
NJ medical center now offers x-ray-guided chemotherapy procedure ()
MSU reinstates radiology chair after finding no evidence he obstructed Larry Nassar investigation ()
Trump proposes tariffs on a host of Chinese imports—including medical imaging equipment ()
Family files lawsuit against radiologist, 2 other doctors, 2 California hospitals for medical negligence ()
US proposes new tariffs on Chinese imports—including medical imaging equipment ()
Ohio State AI algorithm can search for 4 types of brain abnormalities in 6 seconds ()
The case for modernizing biodistribution reporting in nuclear medicine ()
Charlotte Radiology forms new venture, US Radiology Specialists, with healthcare investment firm ()
ASTRO updates lung radiation guideline for non-small cell lung cancer patients ()
Increased background parenchymal enhancement on screening MRI associated with higher risk of breast cancer ()
Monitoring cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers, imaging of brain injuries may identify abnormal neurodevelopment ()
How a Stanford radiologist is tackling the field’s diversity problem ()
Study IDs potential neural biomarkers for future course of major depression ()
Florida Hospital and Orthopaedic Clinic Upgrade to Innovative Digital X-ray Technology ()
ACR, SBI publish new breast cancer screening guidelines ()
Updated ACR/SBI breast cancer screening guidelines recognize higher risk in black women ()
Three Healthcare Systems Select Fujifilm’s Digital Radiography Solutions To Enhance Diagnostic Imaging And Patient Care ()
Neurologists value imaging reports more if they come from subspecialized radiologists ()
Coronary calcium scans may push some to adopt healthy heart habits ()
Three Healthcare Systems Select Fujifilm's Digital Radiography Solutions To Enhance Diagnostic Imaging And Patient Care ()
Siemens Healthineers gains FDA clearance for SOMATOM Edge Plus CT system ()
UK research collaboration will find if MRI can better diagnose prostate cancer, replace biopsies ()
Spanish team applies MR imaging to quality control in the meat industry ()
wRVU production up 14% among radiation oncologists ()
Belly fat affects survival rate in women with kidney cancer—but not men ()
ACR helps NIH exceed funding goals for 2018 ()
Brainomix raises $9.8M in funding to market AI solutions ()
A radiologist’s guide to deep learning ()
What can the National Lung Screening Trial teach us about incidental thyroid nodules? ()
UK officials worry patients are getting 'too big' for standard MRI machines ()
How millennials are changing the way radiology is taught in med schools ()
Radiology Partners announces deal with Tampa-based Radiology Associates of Florida ()
Revised mammography guidelines may explain breast screening decline in US ()
Automated text messages could facilitate contact between radiologists, primary care physicians ()
Obese patients in UK are 'too big' for MRI scanners as canceled exams increase ()
Penn State College of Medicine creates new department of radiation oncology ()
Lower screening mammography recall rates associated with higher interval cancer rates ()
Penn State College of Medicine announces creation of department of radiation oncology ()
Access, affordability improved for cancer survivors during ACA implementation ()
GE Healthcare selling software units for $1.05B ()
GE Healthcare selling software units for $1.05B ()
AI supercomputer platform may redefine medical imaging ()
New PET imaging agent may help guide, evaluate brain disease treatment ()
How sonographers act as ‘eyes’ for radiologists ()
NIST paving the way for traceable measurements in the human body via MRI ()
Latest ACR Appropriateness Criteria includes 3 new, 9 revised topics ()
Google AI algorithm may improve chest x-ray interpretation, radiologist efficiency ()
Could grassroots marketing be the key to radiology education? ()
SIR releases updated patient-focused stroke intervention guidelines ()
12 medical societies endorse new guidelines for stroke interventions ()
New law bars Kentucky radiologists from reading x-rays in black lung cases ()
Using Facebook to develop your brand: 4 suggestions for radiologists ()
Social media: An effective tool for teaching the world about radiology? ()