June 2018

Embolx gains FDA clearance for updated Sniper microcatheters
Researchers explore AI’s potential to analyze medical images
51% of patients seeking second-opinion review from breast imaging specialists received big interpretation changes
Clinicians show appreciation for their cancer center’s breast imaging consultation services
Challenges and opportunities in breast-imaging economics
The pleasures and pitfalls of rendering interpretations in layperson’s language
Is it time to redefine ‘overdiagnosis’?
Surprising number of childhood cancer survivors not concerned about their future health
Woman awarded $15M after Indiana physician misses life-threatening tumor on CT
150-pound dinosaur skull gets CT scan for upcoming museum exhibition
Anthem/AIM: Imaging programs can provide quality, affordable care to health-plan consumers
Good practice governance: 5 stumbling blocks and how to scale them
Rise of the athletic brain savers
Precision medicine saves a seat for imaging expertise
How does a woman’s BMI impact her risk of premenopausal breast cancer?
Modified TI-RADS standardizes thyroid cancer reporting among radiologists
Jonathan R. Lindner elected president of American Society of Echocardiography
Q&A: Angelic Bush on AI, clinical decision support and Florida in July
Spread the word about low-dose CT for lung cancer screening
Pharmaceutical companies paid radiologists more than $43.6M in 2015
What’s the decision on decision support?
Modern FLIM system allows for high-res imaging on a macro scale
Radiology Partners Research Institute highlights accomplishments from first 6 months
Updated AMA osteoporosis guidelines help women, but could they hurt men?
Recommendations inconsistent for managing high-risk breast lesions detected by core needle biopsy
Real-time location systems streamline workflow, improve patient satisfaction
China, Israel investing big in the medical imaging AI market
MITA shares ‘serious concerns’ over impact of tariffs on medical imaging industry
Productivity metrics reports improve efficiency in radiology departments
Canon Medical Systems Showcased Aplio i800 Ultrasound at Premier, Inc.’s Annual Breakthroughs Conference
Why the FHIR interoperability standard is great for radiology
Every Second Counts: Working Tirelessly Toward Faster Help for Stroke and Trauma Patients
Lessons from this Arkansas Stroke Program: Slashing Stroke Imaging Turnaround Times
Brain Imagers Gear Up as a New Era Dawns for Stroke Care
8 key clinical applications of machine learning in radiology
Pennsylvania nurse calls for better self-care among those in an overworked population
High-strength MRI could release toxic mercury from silver dental fillings
Automated measurements confirm women with dense breasts see higher cancer rates
Fluciclovine PET/CT detects previously unseen lesions in prostate cancer patients
University of Minnesota invests $2M to cut MRI wait times
Deep learning software reduces variability in cardiovascular imaging
Normal E. Bolus elected 2018-2019 president of SNMMI-TS
GE moves to spin off healthcare division
Breast cancer survivor provides in-depth account of his experience, shares advice for other men
New PET tracer will play ‘vital role’ in identifying bacterial heart infections
New 3D imaging algorithm detects changes in arthritic joints better than x-rays
Q&A: Stella Kang on the important connection between mammography and other preventive health services
Machine learning tool expedites detection of white matter lesions in stroke patients
12.5% of NSCLC patients in Canada need palliative radiotherapy, don't receive it
Satoshi Minoshima elected SNMMI president during annual meeting
How radiology program directors use real-time recruitment data to cut costs, predict residency match outcomes
Radiologists don’t need to be experts in AI—but they should still study the basics
Rhode Island Supreme Court upholds sentencing in radiologist’s 1999 murder
Dose-tracking software improves quality of interventional procedures
Hitachi Healthcare Americas Unveils the Latest in Cardiovascular Ultrasound and Reporting at ASE 2018
What does the rise of radiology fellowships mean for general radiologists?
MITA holds briefing session for Congress to discuss medical device servicing regulation
Metastatic Breast Cancer Conference headed to Baltimore in November
Variations in start dates for chemotherapy, radiotherapy increase risk of death for NSCLC patients
FMLA leave more popular among radiology practices in 2016 than 2015, though not by much
Siemens Healthineers launches Acuson Sequoia to address industry challenges in ultrasound imaging
Patient sent home because he was ‘too large’ for MRI machine sues hospital for $7M
Radiologists made more than $16M in federal political contributions from 2003 to 2016
Radiology nurse fired after neglecting patient in MRI machine
Breast cancer patients report less pain, itching during radiotherapy when using barrier film
Radiology Partners co-founders receive EY Entrepreneur of the Year award
Nuclear radiology fellow develops PET probes to detect bacterial infection
Most breast imaging facilities lack policies related to caring for transgender patients
Men less likely to specialize in mammography, calling it ‘female-only’ work
Carestream Taking Orders for Next Generation Mobile X-ray System at AHRA
Long Island patient charged with reckless endangerment after gun discharges in MRI exam room
Wales lags behind England in multiparametric MRI availability
RSNA announces 2-day course on AI in Paris
82% of radiology residents motivated to study by tablet-based curriculum
Chest tomosynthesis can accurately ID pulmonary nodule growth, replace CT
Radiologist sentenced to up to 7 years for child enticement
Lab uses eye-tracking device, AI to study impact of contextual bias on radiologists interpreting mammograms
5 ways to close the ‘unacceptable gap’ in cancer care between developed, developing nations
Mobile x-ray unit in Ireland used for tuberculosis screening
Radiologist sentenced to 10 years in prison, $250K fine for kickback scheme
Defining imaging’s role in the treatment of cervical, endometrial cancers
New photoacoustic CT system detects breast tumors with 15-second scans
Fitbit, other wearable trackers help predict how patients will react to chemo
ASRT Foundation, Siemens Healthineers name recipients of 2018 Siemens Educational Journey Awards
Follow-up emails with relevant clinical data help radiologists stay engaged
Machine learning could enable medical image registration during operations
CT trumps x-ray in monitoring arthritic patients’ joints
Why non-radiologists should lead radiology QA efforts
MedPAC proposes payment cuts to radiology, other specialties
Time-harmonic elastography assesses liver disease without need for invasive biopsy
Chinese team develops MRI-compatible robot to facilitate neurosurgery
NHS confirms delays in breast cancer screening throughout London
Blog post explores how ACR, AMA are working together to improve patient care
Trade war of the worlds: US finalizes tariffs on $50B worth of Chinese products, including medical equipment
Untraditional teaching tool underscores importance of MRI safety for radiology trainees
Weight-Bearing CT International Study Group to host session at AOFAS 2018 Annual Meeting
How this Pennsylvania hospital prioritized patient flow with a $7M radiology renovation
Chief of radiology describes ‘incompetence,’ neglect at Guam Memorial Hospital
Brain imaging links hypertension to dementia
Radiology departments could do much more to support research by female radiologists