Low mammography quality has been linked to an increase in false positives, Canadian radiologists reported this month. Such a decrease in standard of care could be compromising patient comfort during an already-disconcerting procedure.

Technologists, with proper postgraduate training, can interpret chest x-rays at a level comparable to radiologists, according to a new study published in Academic Radiology.

Implementing a workflow-integrated program that helps radiologists provide feedback to technologists can increase radiologist engagement and help a practice identify and address ongoing issues, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

The combination of multiparametric MRI and the recently revised Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System version 2 (PI-RADSv2) misses a “considerable number” of clinically significant prostate cancer (PCA) lesions, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Roentgenology. The authors noted, however, that the high positive predictive value (PPV) might make this method useful for imaging active surveillance (AS) patients.

CT is more sensitive when diagnosing acute cholecystitis than ultrasound but radiologists at the University of Mexico in Albuquerque suggest clinicians continue to rely on ultrasound as the first step of diagnosis.

Physicians regularly turn to CT to evaluate patients who arrive at a hospital emergency department (ED) due to acute appendicitis. According to a new study published in Radiology, the diagnostic accuracy of MR imaging compares favorably to that of CT when diagnosing acute appendicitis, meaning patients can receive the same level of care without the ionizing radiation exposure.

CT colonography (CTC) is an effective, efficient test for senior-age patients with and without symptoms of colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a new study published in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

Using optoacoustic (OA) imaging combined with conventional ultrasound (US) can help downgrade benign masses classified as BI-RADS 4A or 4B, according to a new study from Dutch researchers published in Radiology. This, the authors noted, could reduce the number of biopsies negative for cancer.

Most radiologists decide to pursue the specialty during medical school—particularly during their clinical years. But those who opt for radiology based on its financial benefits over intellectual stimulation are ultimately less satisfied in their careers, according to a report in Clinical Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.

The American College of Radiology (ACR) announced this week it is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its National Radiology Data Registry (NRDR).

Transgender patients often face unique challenges when accessing healthcare such as stigmatization and discrimination. A new analysis published in the American Journal of Roentgenology addressed what imaging leaders and radiologists can do to prevent this from happening and provide compassionate care.