February 2018

NFL’s chief medical officer says rise in concussions a ‘call to action’
Breast cancer survivors: Radiation therapy was 'better than expected'
New nonradioactive seed system accurately localizes nonpalpable breast lesions
Startup team tests device that would allow for simultaneous imaging
CT colonography or colonoscopy: Which is more cost-effective when screening for colorectal cancer?
3T MRI can alter hearing ability for weeks after exam
Philips debuts new MR system at ECR 2018
Follow-up MRI imaging recommended for breast biopsies canceled due to nonvisualization
UC Health, Kroger partner to bring mobile mammography to the Midwest
PET imaging suggests major depression is a neurodegenerative disease
Referring clinicians prefer structured radiology reports over prose reports
5 social media tips for a successful radiology practice
ARRT hires Lisa Hazen for position focused on building industry relationships
Digital tool could decrease reporting variance among radiologists
4 things imaging providers should consider when choosing an AI vendor
Unnecessary imaging: Emergency CT for head trauma is overused
Carestream’s Wireless Digital X-ray Technology On the Roster Again at NFL Combine
Canon Medical Systems announces presence at ECR 2018
Nine more healthcare systems will provide 3D mammography imaging with installation of FUJIFILM's Aspire Cristalle
Radiology in Rio: Evaluating medical imaging’s role at the 2016 Summer Olympics
5 questions about teaching radiology residents about professionalism
UCSF profiles professor known for writing ‘most trusted ultrasound textbook of all time’
The magic of machine learning: Why radiologists will love convolutional neural networks
Radiology practice suing MRI provider for $68K in late payments
Medicare payments to physicians attributable to noninvasive diagnostic imaging are down
Delaware could lose funding for Women’s Mobile Health Screening Van in 2019
Machine learning, fMRI offer insight into OCD patients’ response to therapy
Nano-CT could cut radiation, time, toxicity in histological exams
99% of patients think colorectal cancer screening is a good idea—but rates remain low
Opioid prescriptions among interventional radiologists: 3 key statistics
Patient sues radiology technician, hospital for 2015 sexual abuse
Adapting to AI: 4 key takeaways from a survey of attending radiologists, trainees
Radiologists care for some of the country’s sickest, most complex patients
Mid-chemo MRI could predict early response to treatment in rectal cancer patients
How much are patients paying out of pocket for advanced imaging services?
Radiologist who treated Parkland victims: Not all bullet wounds are the same
Researchers track spending by commercial insurers on infused chemotherapy
Message in a bottle: Renowned radiologist at center of decades-old mystery
Expansive data set of brain MRIs could guide treatment, recovery in stroke patients
AMIC 'strongly opposes' federal push to expand site-neutral payment policies
Carestream Health to display AI, imaging analytics solutions at HIMSS18
Machine learning algorithms could predict onset of 'popcorn lung' post-transplant
Siemens sets stage for Healthineers IPO
Should radiologists participate in MIPS as part of a virtual group?
Jury recommends radiology practice pay $1.5M in malpractice suit
Radiologist recycles imaging scans as art
Nuclear imaging technique could detect early recurrent prostate cancer
Jeffrey Immelt joins Radiology Partners board of directors
Diffusion kurtosis imaging, paired with a radiomics model, could reduce unnecessary breast biopsies
Team tracks timely CT workflow in acute stroke patients
FDA clears 3D MRI application from Siemens
To become leaders in AI, radiologists must address a variety of challenges
Researchers find 'magic angle' for CT pacemaker imaging
Imaging technique shows success as alternative to MRI in restless children
Radiographer writes children’s book about learning to swim
CAD algorithm could help physicians detect, prevent retained surgical instruments
Irish radiologist allegedly misses at least 10 serious cancer diagnoses
ACR publishing patient-friendly summaries of appropriateness criteria guidelines
FDA approves first-ever blood test to evaluate concussions
Breast MRI is uncommon when treating male patients, but can still provide value
Alaskan breast cancer center receives $300K donation
4 key takeaways from a systematic review of fatigue in radiology
‘Silent’ MRIs making progress in clinical settings; MRAs lag behind
ASRT survey finds enrollment up slightly in radiography educational programs
Carestream Significantly Increases Adoption of Healthcare Imaging Cloud-Based Solutions
FDA: Direct communication of mammogram results isn’t a suggestion—it’s the law
FDA clears oncology imaging software that tracks potential cancers with AI, deep learning
Pre-op CT could detect distant metastatic disease in women with advanced cancers
DenseBreast-info.org announces international expansion
Georgia hospitals file lawsuit over Anthem policies on imaging, ER payments
Duke University to host 2 events focused on CTE, head trauma in football
Ultrasound provides little value to patients experiencing breast pain who have had a negative mammogram
Expanded Medicaid coverage in Kentucky improved the quality of breast cancer care
Imaging explains the link between alcohol, aggression
Konica Minolta Healthcare Highlights MSK Ultrasound Education and Solutions at AAP’s Physiatry ‘18 Annual Meeting
FDA clears software that analyzes stroke images, alerts specialists using AI
Update: Imaging society says doctors should not be punished for MRI-related death
Carestream Earns 2018 KLAS Category Leader Award for Global PACS in Asia/Oceania Region for Second Year Running
USPSTF recommends against ovarian cancer screenings
Radiologist to speak at St. Louis Art Museum about using modern imaging techniques on mummies
1 in 5 patients lack information before undergoing imaging exams
Less than 3% of online radiology resources met readability guidelines in 2016
Female authorship in academic radiology journals on the rise, but losing momentum
Noninvasive imaging system predicts breast cancer patients’ response to chemo
Q&A: Mayo Clinic’s Persons and Nye on enterprise imaging, envisioned and realized
RBMA membership to learn from and celebrate 50 years of success
Michigan's concussion law now requires coaches to take online awareness training
Q&A: Christopher Roth on Cybersecurity, EHRs and HIMSS18
Radiologists need patients—and vice versa
Canon Medical Systems receives FDA clearance for Vantage Galan 3T XGO Edition
Driving quality with imaging CDS: The right exam for the right reason
Social media’s influence on radiology continues to grow
Battling burnout: 3 ways to improve radiology residents’ sense of personal accomplishment
Cutting to the chase: How can radiologists best communicate test results?
Breast MRI screening associated with higher biopsy rates, lower cancer yield findings than mammography alone
NHS Scotland launches international recruitment drive for radiologists
Beware of injurious culprits in the reading room
Academic ER coverage: Why fix what’s not broken?
Q&A: Amy Patel on taking ‘diversity in radiology’ from airy catchphrase to concrete action
Is the eye the window to the brain? How gadolinium is changing the field of cerebrovascular imaging