March 2018

Ohio State researchers devise algorithm for detecting presence, urgency of 4 conditions
Children with ADHD have smaller brains than healthy peers
Most women want a biopsy if there is any chance of breast cancer
DBT detects more architectural distortion lesions than 2D mammography alone
Seattle radiologist chats about AI, patient misconceptions and more
Measuring visceral fat could help stratify prognosis in women with renal cell carcinoma
Reduced-dose radiotherapy as effective as full dose in breast cancer patients—with fewer side effects
AHRA CEO retiring after 14 years
Further evidence suggests interruptions to radiology reporting rooms are detrimental to patient safety
Hospital where MRI-related death occurred installing brand new equipment
Washington radiology practices announce new partnership
What will be the short- and long-term effects of AI on radiology training programs?
Radiology Partners announces partnership with Access Radiology
Higher-dose radiation therapy improves biochemical control, reduces metastasis in prostate cancer patients
Canadian health minister promises $11M to reduce MRI wait times
Subtle Medical wins AI startup contest, takes home share of $1M prize
84% of chest, abdominal, pelvic CTs imaged off-center
Versatility and Affordability: The Imaging Requirements of Today’s Rural Facilities
Small Investments, Significant Gains: The Key to Advancing Value-Based Healthcare is Leveraging Web-Based Diagnostic Reporting
Subspecialist radiologists provide important value when reinterpreting imaging studies
Imaging sheds light on mechanisms behind autistic behavior
No, AI will not replace radiologists
X-ray alternative significantly increases sensitivity of optical mammography
Hologic gains FDA approval for two improvements to 3Dimensions breast tomosynthesis system
How can radiologists improve low public awareness of interventional radiology?
Wearable MEG scanner allows patients to move freely during brain exams
MEDNAX announces expansion of services in Tennessee, Florida
New Siemens Healthineers mammography system gains FDA clearance
Mammography utilization declined due to revised USPSTF breast cancer screening guidelines
Canon Medical Systems USA gains FDA clearance for new ultrasound system
Hand-picking cases for resident interpretation can enhance teaching, learning experience
How does not having a breast screening program affect a country’s radiologists?
7 questions about med school funding and reform, answered
Could AI algorithms result in racial bias?
Skeletal x-rays are on the rise, especially among nonradiologists
ACR applauds spending bill’s extension of rule that recognizes 2002 USPSTF breast cancer screening recommendations
New research finds 1 in 3 women in rural India have never heard of breast cancer
7-Tesla MRI could be a game-changer for diagnosing, treating brain tumors
Lower back, neck pain among most common workplace injuries for radiologists
Machine learning model accurately predicts who would benefit most from mpMRIs
Finding the right balance: 3 ways to engage millennial radiology trainees
Realistic 3D-printed models help medical students learn interventional radiology
High-risk breast cancer patients avoid MRIs that could improve early detection of disease
Q&A: Keith Dreyer on radiology’s evolving relationship with AI
New technique uses AI, machine learning for image reconstruction
2 ways urban radiologists can extend their reach to rural areas
Image-guided immunotherapy could help treat advanced liver tumors
ACO enrollment associated with improved appropriateness of breast, colorectal cancer screening
Breast density reporting legislation signed into law in Utah, Washington and Florida
Ranking the 10 best radiology programs in the US
Researchers implement a structured reporting system for describing adnexal masses in a large health system
Insurer approves, then denies MRI, forcing man to pay $2,340 out-of-pocket
When CT scans are negative for patients with blunt neck injuries, follow-up MRI provides little value
Konica Minolta’s Exa Platform Helps Green Bay Radiology Grow While Streamlining Operations
Freezing a specific nerve can help patients lose weight
New renal CTA protocol results in improved findings with less contrast medium
New SIR president assumes office at annual meeting
Interventional radiologist opening medical marijuana clinic in Florida
SPECT imaging may ID those likely to respond to depression treatment
When radiologists initiate verbal communication, patients are more likely to receive recommended imaging follow-up
VR offers radiologists a 3D look at splenic aneurysms
Pittsburgh radiologist hit with 88-count indictment from federal grand jury for illegally dispensing Vicodin, healthcare fraud
Burnout in radiology: Imaging leaders must think beyond the reading room
New image-guided treatment helps osteoarthritis patients feel less pain without surgery
Interrupting radiologists does not hurt their accuracy, but it affects them in other negative ways
Researchers reduce radiation dose to lens during neck CT examinations by 89%
SIR debuts 1st virtual reality interventional radiology training video at annual meeting
5 ways to communicate the benefits, risks of radiation in pediatric radiology
Planmed Oy gains Health Canada approval for new mammography systems
When an ultrasound isn’t enough: Making a case for fetal MRIs
VR shows promise as learning tool for early-career interventional radiologists
Neurosurgeon who brought CT, MRI to New York dies at 90
DBT screenings have higher cancer-detection rates, fewer false positives than 2D mammography
Siemens Healthineers raises $5.2B with IPO
Patient portals help radiologists demonstrate value, increase visibility
Cognitive bias and medical imaging: 3 things every radiologist should know
3 key takeaways from Bibb Allen’s ACR presidential address
Radiologist shares words of wisdom for young students
Colorectal cancer advocacy group sends representatives to Capitol Hill for 12th straight year
Women’s health magazine offers patient-friendly guide to MRIs
Researchers find structural differences in the brains of transgender women
Florida physician arrested after charging patient for high-intensity focused ultrasound, never performing procedure
Radiology serves more unique Medicare beneficiaries than any other specialty
Clinicians, patients agree: Include obesity-related information in radiology reports
University of Calgary researchers develop portable imaging system for visualizing concussions
Providing value: MRI sites improve efficiency, increase revenue after interpersonal skills training
Are European radiologists skeptical about AI? A report from ECR 2018
For claustrophobic patients, MRIs can be a worst-case scenario
Screening mammography for women ages 40-49 detects 19% more cancers than starting at age 50
58% of radiologists ‘do not or would not’ report gadolinium deposition
How a fidget spinner exposed flaws in x-ray in guiding removal
Radiology Partners announces $234M investment to boost growth
Radiology residency program directors associate combined MD-PhD degrees with inferior clinical performance
2018 SBI/ACR Breast Imaging Symposium headed to Las Vegas
PET imaging agent IDs lung cancer mutation, helps match patients with drug therapy
AI startup competition tackles MRI times, cell imaging technology
fMRI shows 3-year-olds have brain networks to understand others
Managing the FY modifier: CMS clarifies position on new DR policy
Radiomic imaging features extracted from digital mammography associated with breast cancer subtypes
Concussion expert wants boxing banned, says punt returns should be removed from football