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 ()