April 2018

Veterans can now view, download their own medical images
Novel MRI sensor allows for more sensitive imaging by tracking calcium
Participants in a group for women in radiology report high satisfaction, improved careers
Radiologist takes home OARSI’s Clinical Research Award in a 1st for the field
ACR, SIIM to host summit focused on AI
Palliative radiation improves life for terminal lung cancer patients—but how much is too much?
Researchers developing a new pill for breast cancer diagnosis
Multiparametric MRI with PI-RADSv2 misses ‘considerable number’ of prostate cancer lesions, could still provide value
CT more sensitive than ultrasound when diagnosing acute cholecystitis
ASRT Foundation, Canon Medical Systems USA now accepting applications for grant program
PI-RADS v2 score found to be independent marker of prostate cancer risk
Can convolutional neural networks accurately select MRI protocols?
Report: Every med school student can benefit from a strong radiology program
The 'Pareto principle' may improve radiology workflow
Philip Costello named 2018-2019 ARRS president
University of Utah researchers receive $740K grant for marijuana research
FDA’s Gottlieb says AI ‘holds enormous promise for the future of medicine’
MITA announces new partnership with Focused Ultrasound Foundation
Penn scientists explain utility of PARP-1 in treating ovarian cancer
False-positive cancer results push patients to keep up with annual screenings
PACS-EMR integration saves radiologists time, improves EMR utilization
Suhny Abbara named editor of new RSNA online journal
Gas vesicles act as natural contrast agents, could result in 'erasable' MRIs
Kohl’s announces $1M donation to Susan G. Komen Wisconsin
In soccer, 'headers' affect a player’s cognitive skills more than unintentional head impacts
Can iterative metal artifact reduction improve CT image quality in gunshot victims?
ACR adds IMS Educational Toolkit to its technology portfolio for medical imaging education
Are your medical devices safe? New hacker group targeting x-ray, MRI equipment
MR imaging a ‘suitable alternative’ to CT when evaluating patients for acute appendicitis
Saved by a CT scan: Patient hopes her experience inspires others to get screened
Carestream Begins Shipping Upgraded Clinical Collaboration Platform that Expedites, Enhances Radiology Reporting Workflow
MITA: NEMA service standard now covers all medical devices
Radiology Partners adds former Baylor Scott & White Health CEO to board of directors
Researchers image entire whale in CT scanner built for rocket engines
Patient navigation ensures quality healthcare for uninsured minorities
Radiation segmentectomy shows promise in treatment of early-stage liver cancer
5 critical things to know about Scotland’s radiologist shortage
SIR, Utah congresswoman announce live briefing session focused on interventional radiology
Computer-led protocol selection could automate workflow, save radiologists time
MEDNAX acquires Houston-based Women’s Radiology Associates
Q&A: Cheryl Carey takes the helm at SIIM
SNMMI recommends Aetna reverse 2 PET coverage decisions
Has essential research reading become skippable busy work?
Investments in imaging equipment help small Louisiana hospital make a big impact on its community
5 millimeters could be the difference between life and death for radiotherapy patients
AI: Radiologist’s friend or foe?
Clothing company in Japan designs underwear for women with breast cancer
Explosive growth in ASC codes fuels opportunity
5 ways feedback improves rad performance
In pursuit of price transparency
Learning from a year’s worth of radiology job postings
Exposed: 5 myths about artificial intelligence
Patients who undergo DIEP flap reconstruction at no increased risk of breast cancer recurrence
There’s no stopping 3D mammography now, but can it sustain this pace?
Partial breast irradiation dials down exposure while maintaining quality of life
Where’s the compassion? Radiologist writes column on hospital billing practices
Medical 3D printing is outpacing ways to pay for it
Where does radiology rank? 10 takeaways from a new physician compensation survey
Registration now open for 2018 RLI Summit
New database measures safety of implantable devices in MR imaging
New York radiology group purchases van to deliver on-the-go mammography
‘Egg-and-banana sign’ proves a novel CT marker for pulmonary hypertension
Nicholas Theodore named chairman of NFL Head, Neck and Spine Committee
Machine learning model closely predicts patient waiting times for CT, MRI
Wisconsin hospital raises $4M to improve breast care
CT colonography effectively detects polyps and masses in senior-age patients
Indiana program helps women who can't afford mammograms
Self-correcting robotic system ensures accurate CT-guided needle placement
Konica Minolta Healthcare Introduces KDR Primary to Meet the Digital Radiography Needs of Office-based Imaging Providers
Pooling radiologists’ opinions could improve diagnostic accuracy
Q&A: Radiologist Juan Batlle, MD, on Building a Cancer Care Center of Excellence
Radiology residency programs should focus more on patient- and family-centered care
Natural Language Processing: The Technological Breakthrough That Will Change Radiology Reports, and Radiology, Forever
Canada notes 65% growth in MRI units across country
5 Ways to Build a Winning Radiology Practice
Radiographer’s personal experience with breast cancer defined her imaging career
Should more interventional radiologists be performing endoscopy?
Imaging study finds overcoming bias is hard work for the brain
4 ways radiology providers can help patients fearful of cancer recurrence
ACR pushes for gender equality in healthcare with #HeForShe
Siemens Healthineers gains FDA clearance for SOMATOM go.All, SOMATOM go.Top CT systems
Update to imaging guidelines for children with suspected abuse could cut radiation exposure
New imaging technique helps radiologists downgrade benign breast masses
In Hurricane Maria’s Wake, a Puerto Rican Health System Emerges Stronger Than Ever
Oregon surgeon sued for cancer misdiagnosis after failing to consult radiologist
FDA gives green light to first use of Tracer-QC at Massachusetts General Hospital
Should primary care physicians order MRIs for adult patients with knee pain?
Imaging of rodent brains repairing themselves could improve concussion, mTBI treatment
Carestream’s New Carbon Nano Tube Portable X-ray System Available for Order
Radiologists who choose radiology primarily for the lifestyle are less satisfied
Radiology’s morality problem—and how to fix it
8 surprising things people have done in MRI scanners—from opera to magic
Why the ABR’s shift to standardized testing is bad for radiology
Canon Medical Systems strengthens partnership with Arcoma by entering into a reseller agreement
ACR celebrates 10-year anniversary of National Radiology Data Registry
Densitas gains FDA clearance for machine learning software that assesses breast density
MR-Link receives development grant from NIH
Diagnostic imaging utilization in Massachusetts: 3 key trends
In a world where half of medical tweets are inaccurate, could Twitter be radiology’s saving grace?
Micro CT, photography combine for high-quality digitization of plants, insects