July 2018

Florida medical center first in US to install new Canon Medical Systems MR theater
Preprocedural checklists can improve patient satisfaction in IR departments
New research suggests playing soccer may be riskier for female players
Probe uncovers backlog of 8,500 x-rays waiting to be reported to doctors in UK
TSA rolling out CT scanners for carry-on luggage at airports throughout the US
Fujifilm Launches 700 Series Endoscopes, Expands Eluxeo Platform
Canon and Nuance Team Up to Tackle Vertical Markets with Content Connectors
Novel ‘ARFI’ imaging succeeds as method for evaluating liver fibrosis
Konica Minolta to host special ‘lunch and learn’ event at Annual Mammography meeting
Why failure rates of randomized clinical trials in radiation oncology are increasing
Efficient imaging: How radiology departments can decrease unnecessary x-rays
What does it take to perform an optimal cost-effectiveness analysis in radiology?
Community-based academic radiologists could be key to improving specialized care
Man impersonated breast cancer screening program employee to trick women
Initial ruling by judge sides with Hologic in ongoing patent dispute with Fujifilm
DBT proves more effective, efficient than mammography alone
SNMMI-TS names 2018 award winners
36% of MRI facilities fail to meet Joint Commission guidelines
Seizing the opportunity: How radiologists can provide additional value to patients
Patient at Massachusetts hospital breaks facial bone after ‘freak accident’ in MRI suite
CMS pushes for site-neutral payments with 2019 HOPPS proposed rule
Gap in quality of care between native, non-native English speakers narrowing
Demand is up for radiology, but salaries are down 15%
Flexible x-ray detector could have implications for food safety, border security
Researchers track how specific characteristics of breast density reporting legislation affect follow-up imaging
The evolution of the EMR: Radiologists reveal how they’d react to a new system
New nonalcoholic beer crafted specifically for cancer patients
Could this change how radiology residents record their clinical output?
NY radiologist suspended for alleged ties to white supremacists
FDA approves magnetic system for guiding lymph node biopsies in breast cancer patients
CDC research finds US cancer screening rates still well below national targets
Trainees take part in less than half of radiology studies at academic medical centers
NEMA leadership testifies on potential impact of latest tariffs
AHRA 2018: How imaging professionals can find success with the 10 tenets of servant leadership
ACR releases 4 new, 23 revised documents for 2018 Practice Parameters and Technical Standards
How to promote female leadership in radiology
Louisiana Health System Purchases Carestream R/F System That Marries Next-Generation Features with Ease of Use
Canadian researchers successfully breach blood-brain barrier using ultrasound
What are Twitter users saying about AI in radiology? 3 key takeaways
International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine announces new president
More productive academic radiologists make better teachers
JACR’s impact factor increases 16%, boosting journal to No. 3 among radiology publications
AHRA 2018: Tobias Gilk on why imaging providers should take MRI safety more seriously
House votes to repeal medical device tax
FDA approves TBI blood test that could reduce need for head CTs by 1/3
Novel stroke imaging tech could speed up time to thrombectomy by an hour
New Jersey radiologist appointed to CDC’s advisory breast cancer committee
FDA approves ACR motion to incorporate DBT into quality control manual
Konica Minolta Healthcare Demonstrates Leadership in Medical Imaging Solutions for the Continuum of Care
Cancer center launches mobile lung screening program for underserved areas of West Virginia
AHRA 2018: Speakers at opening ceremony focus on leadership, teamwork, heroism
40% of breast cancer patients struggle to afford treatment
NIH releases public dataset of 32K annotated CTs
Pulaski Memorial Hospital Leads the Nation with First Install of Canon Medical Systems’ Vantage Titan / Zen Edition 1.5T
Australian hospital fails training accreditation after 25-year run with ‘A’ rating
What Gen Z could bring to radiology that millennials haven’t
AHRA Attendees Invited to Get Firsthand Look at Canon and Virtual Imaging Digital Radiography Systems
Lightly embalmed cadavers a valuable teaching tool for interventional radiology
Chicago radiologist wins SPR award for research paper on thyroid cancer in teens
AAFP updates PSA screening guidelines 2 months after USPSTF issues final recommendation
Imaging societies, vendors support government funding for Mo-99 production
Q&A: Sham Sokka on how radiologists can leverage AI to minimize patient no-shows
IVC filters improve in-hospital mortality rates for patients with congestive heart failure, pulmonary embolism
Applicants cite potential happiness as No. 1 factor when ranking IR residencies
How will radiology providers be reimbursed for investing in AI?
RSNA 2018: President’s address to focus on AI, advancing tech in radiology
Carestream Health names David Westgate new chairman, president and CEO
Virtual morning rounds encourage collaboration between radiologists, other providers
The Journal of Nuclear Medicine’s impact factor increased 12% from 2016 to 2017
Michigan mother raises concerns with non-diagnostic prenatal ultrasound business
5 reasons general practitioners lack confidence when reading neuroradiology reports
Why consultant radiology technologists need a better job description
Radiology residents earn an average salary of more than $60K
What radiologists can learn about hospitality from a hotel staffer
Clinical decision-making tool could reduce low-risk CTs by 34%
Could this MRI technique help predict disabilities in multiple sclerosis patients?
CT-related radiation linked to brain cancer in kids, young adults
Fujifilm schedules educational sessions for AHRA 2018 in Orlando
Massachusetts county's MRIs offer more bang for the out-of-pocket buck
AI research on photo quality could work wonders for medical imaging
Radiologists ‘ill-equipped’ to spot physical abuse in elderly patients
Forefoot running vs. rearfoot running: Which style is better for joint health?
Q&A: Melissa M. Chen discusses the importance of patient- and family-centered care in radiology
MD Buyline Reports: Carestream’s DR Systems Earn Highest Rating
Draft legislation would delay implementation of USPSTF breast cancer screening recommendations another year
AI in radiology: 3 key ethical issues the specialty must address
Yale launches program to train first generation of IR physicians, techs in Tanzania
Continued variation in radiology tech reports poses threat to readability
Sagicor Foundation donates new PACS to Jamaica Cancer Society
Death rates from liver cancer up 43% in US
Mailing test kits boosts colorectal cancer screening rates
Secondary imaging interpretations on the rise among Medicare beneficiaries
10% of radiologists have been sexually harassed by a patient—lowest of any specialty
Fertility treatments do not increase risk of invasive breast cancer
Former NASA scientist designs handheld ultrasound for at-home breast monitoring
Weekend scheduling of nonurgent radiologic procedures promotes faster recovery, shorter stays
Philips seals $164M tech deal with 2 German hospitals
MRI research inspires mayor to propose new necktie policy
‘A guilty conscience may linger forever’: The rise of failure-to-communicate lawsuits in radiology
The numbers don’t lie: 4 reasons to be optimistic about radiology’s future