Radiologists provide value when working with radiation oncologists | Imaging for low back pain on the rise

Dedicated discussions between diagnostic radiologists and radiation oncologists provide significant value when treating thoracic oncology patients, according to a new study published in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.

Imaging utilization for low back pain by primary care providers has increased in recent years, according to new findings published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

Severe side effects are less likely for patients receiving proton therapy than those receiving traditional x-ray radiation therapy, according to research to be presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in Chicago.

The American College of Radiology (ACR) Council has elected a new president and vice president, announcing the news at the ACR 2019 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.

Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) calcifications detected on screening mammograms are larger and grow at a faster rate than benign calcifications, according to new findings published in Radiology.

Radiologists can make a significant contribution to society by acting as expert witnesses in suspected physical abuse (SBA) cases, according to a new position statement from the British Society of Pediatric Radiology (BSPR). However, certain factors do make providing such a service challenging.

In 2017, some 60 percent of physicians reported being “not at all familiar” or “slightly familiar” with MACRA. A meager 8 percent said they were “very familiar” with the legislation. Two years later, anecdotal evidence strongly suggests the lack of understanding persists.

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