May 2017

RAD Women launches resource center for women in imaging informatics
JACR study shows moderate agreement on PI-RADS classification, highlights pitfalls
Chicago rad uses CT on baseball from Cubs' 1907 World Series win
How to use simple checklists to decrease technologist error rates
Community hospital's incident learning system reduces errors, near misses
Intelerad launches all-in-one VNA software
AHCA would leave millions uninsured and destabilize markets, says CBO
How to prepare for CMS proposed cuts to mammography reimbursements
Do the FDA’s gadolinium findings change everything—or nothing?
Trump budget proposes deep cuts for HHS
Teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate all it takes to manage biopsy pain
Carestream Health Receives New Innovative Technology Contract From Vizient, Inc., for Its OnSight 3D Extremity Imaging System
Neiman Institute helps practices develop breast bundles with online tool
ACR takes leading role with creation of AI institute
Mammograms generated from DBT accurately represent density
GE Healthcare, Harvard Hospitals collaborate on AI for healthcare
Leading Critical Access Hospital Upgrades Enterprise Imaging Platform, Adds Remote Viewer to Enhance Treatment Decisions
Imaging practices need to sort out CDS before January
‘Baking soda buffer’ reduces pain in breast procedures
Could 'Google Brain' create technology to aid radiologists?
MRI before biopsy may be cost-effective detection method for prostate cancer
Advanced imaging, telemedicine crucial to revival of rural Idaho hospital
How the Right Imaging Equipment Helps a Small-Town Hospital Deliver Big-City Medicine
How deep learning, image recognition are assisting Chinese radiologists
LI-RADS reporting can reduce costs of liver cancer treatment
Should medical images be saved indefinitely?
Context is key when defending radiology claims
Parents support age restrictions for indoor tanning, linked to increased risk of skin cancer
Researchers use fNIRS to show brainpower of early human ancestors
HHS Secretary expects an August vote on Senate ACA repeal
Have-A-Heart campaign advocates for radiation safety in children with heart disease
Improving radiology reports for readability
Long PACS delivery time getting you down? Mass General has the solution
Alzheimer's researchers seek changes to FDA drug approval standards
Why radiology needs defined image storage guidelines
Richard Baron, former president of RSNA, dies
Crowd-sourcing inspiration: Data science contest asks entrants to diagnose lung cancer
EDs see drastic increase in advanced imaging since 1995
USPSTF reinforces recommendation against thyroid cancer screening
Radiology Partners raises $200 million for scaling support, quality improvement programs
3-D Specimen Tomosynthesis enables a significant reduction in breast surgery re-excision rates
Siemens exploring options in Healthineers carve-out
First-Ever European Analysis of Electronic Brachytherapy Using the Xoft System for Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatment to be Presented at European Society for Radiotherapy & Oncology Meeting
Medical Groups Join Forces to Improve Cardiac Imaging Use in Children
Senate repeal-and-replace bill could improve on imaging-related policy
Q&A: Chair of Kentucky rad tech society discusses legislative advocacy efforts
Researchers present first-ever European analysis of electronic brachytherapy using Xoft System for endometrial and cervical cancer treatment at ESTRO Meeting
House passes ACA replacement—with potential to reduce screening
Founder of New York's Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology dies at 94
NIH scientists to be limited on grant support
Mevion and medPhoton Bring Advanced Cone Beam CT Imaging to Proton Therapy
Delaying starting age for mammography won’t reduce overdiagnoses
MRI study links weight loss, slowed degeneration of knee cartilage
AI technology expands capabilities—and what that means for radiology
OSU rads use Six Sigma to streamline IR scheduling
Help wanted: Open positions have increased for rad techs in 2017