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? ()
imagingBiz APRIL, 2018 ()
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? ()