September 2018

Structured radiology reports are crucial for adrenal incidentaloma workups ()
Cancer researcher Robert J. Gillies awarded World Molecular Imaging Society’s highest honor ()
18F-FDG PET-CT reveals 33% of previously undetected male breast cancer ()
At UC San Diego Health, Breast Imaging PACS Speaks ‘Volumes’ ()
Researchers find significant value in second opinions from a multi-disciplinary tumor board ()
Phase-contrast CT helps researchers see Egyptian mummy up close and personal ()
Indian radiologists battle with Ayurvedic doctors over use of sonography ()
CESM an effective breast cancer screening tool for at-risk patients ()
NHS Highland hospital accused of ignoring radiologist shortage ()
Radiologist billed $56K for air ambulance trip ()
Minimally invasive autopsy combines MRI, CT, biopsy to improve postmortem diagnoses ()
NELSON lung cancer screening study reinforces need for widespread testing ()
How much exposure do medical students have to IR programs? ()
The case for structured reporting: 80% of ordering physicians say report readability should be fast, efficient ()
Trade war’s impact on medical technology industry a focus at MedTech Conference ()
Philadelphia hospital receives $300K grant to study contrast ultrasound ()
Deep learning algorithm detects malignant pulmonary nodules better than radiologists ()
Radiology staffing shortage seeps into Australian hospital ()
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee expands Medicare coverage for cardiac PET ()
How prevalent is burnout? That depends on how it's defined ()
New MRI research could help specialists diagnose brain diseases ()
Second-opinion imaging consultations impact care for patients with HPB disease ()
Researchers see value in performing MRI scans following a TBI ()
Dental researcher discusses uses, 'abuses' of CT scanner ()
Online information on pediatric radiation safety hard for many readers to understand ()
Less than half of imaging-related quality improvement projects use iterative cycles ()
Computerized medical dictation can help develop academic papers in radiology ()
Hands-on MSK ultrasound workshops increase skill acquisition, retention ()
Women leaders in radiology can gain trust, influence through emotional intelligence ()
Stroke patient care in limbo, while shortage of UK radiologist continues ()
UK women unaware of mental health impact post breast cancer diagnosis ()
Brain fMRI can help mend broken hearts ()
Australian government allots $125M for MRI but opponents call it 'window dressing' ()
ASRT shares new white paper on MR safety ()
How does adopting DBT impact an imaging provider’s screening volumes? ()
Susan G. Komen names winners of 2018 Brinker Awards for Clinical Distinction ()
UK radiologist exec calls for more government investment to combat staffing shortages ()
Medicare patients receiving Annual Wellness Visits more likely to undergo key preventive health services ()
Radiology practice offering x-rays of strawberries during fruit contamination scare in Australia ()
Researchers urge Hong Kong officials to consider universal breast cancer screening ()
Widow sues over missing cancer scan results ()
Could this research help prove cutting-edge MRI techniques are safe for patients? ()
Why it's so important to encourage robust dialogue among radiologists ()
Elsevier’s decision support tool helps radiologists cut down on diagnostic errors ()
Mumbai radiologist discovers snake has broken back ()
What are the motivations for pursuing interventional radiology? ()
Employer-sponsored insurance spending jumped 44% in last 10 years ()
ASRT to donate $10K to Hurricane Florence relief efforts ()
Canadian radiologists: 3 reasons burnout is not just a problem in the US ()
With midterm elections approaching, political candidates open up about breast cancer diagnoses ()
Kansas City hospital offers ‘abbreviated MRI’ to screen for breast cancer ()
MITA supports alternative pain management funding in Senate's $7.9B opioid bill ()
Big research payments in radiation oncology are distributed only to a few ()
ACR, advocacy groups urge Congress to pass bill requiring Medicare coverage of CT colonography ()
Documentary shines a light on 'national crisis' of physician suicide ()
3 key takeaways for radiologists from a new physician survey ()
Medical imaging industry an example of how ongoing trade war will harm US ()
Thermal ablation able to treat early-stage lung cancer for high-risk patients ()
International Day of Radiology 2018 to focus on cardiac imaging ()
Overnight attending radiologists are handling more and more after-hours imaging—is that bad for radiology? ()
Radiology leaders urged to learn finance as the 'language of leadership' ()
AI startup trains algorithm with 1.2M chest x-rays, confirms its accuracy ()
Case Western receives $1.1M to develop gadolinium-free imaging for peripheral arterial disease ()
Room for improvement: 6 key issues with today’s PACS ()
ICUS calls for FDA to remove warnings on boxes of ultrasound contrast agents ()
AI determines difference between lung cancers with 97% accuracy ()
NorthStar Medical Technologies appoints new president, CEO ()
Aramark sells healthcare division, including imaging tech services, to TriMedx for $300M ()
Aidoc expands sales team after gaining FDA clearance for AI system ()
SNMMI, ASNC encourage BCBS to expand coverage of cardiac PET ()
After-hours imaging interpretations by trainees a potential source of confirmation bias in radiology ()
New photoacoustic imaging technique could improve endoscopy ()
CCTA associated with reduced risk of death from coronary artery disease ()
ACR educates Capitol Hill staff on CTC screening ()
Improved price transparency can save radiology departments revenue, boost patient satisfaction ()
Cancer survivor raises awareness of dense breast tissue throughout Canada ()
European Society of Radiology tops 82K members worldwide ()
Organ donor's undetected breast cancer cells transmitted to 4 transplant recipients ()
University of Akron to eliminate its radiology program ()
‘Yes, Ma’am’ program celebrates 20 years of providing free mammograms to those in need ()
Cone-beam breast CT a reliable modality for assessing breast density ()
Radiology negligence lawsuits continue to rise in the UK ()
What happens when cancer patients receive PET-CT instead of CT alone? ()
Radiologists value stability, efficiency in a PACS over 'niche add-ons' ()
Peer learning continues to improve radiologists’ educational opportunities, engagement ()
Physicist develops VR app to reduce children's fear, anxiety before MRI ()
FDA says Florida imaging center can perform mammography services again after improvements ()
eUnity Smartviewer Helps DocPanel Create Disruptive Radiology Marketplace Experience ()
Breast MRI proves helpful with inconclusive digital mammography, DBT results ()
Biannual MRI outperforms annual mammography for high-risk breast cancer patients ()
Microscope add-on could be a game-changer for 2D, 3D brain imaging ()
Baseline mammography education necessary for optimal breast screening outcomes ()
Prostate cancer treatment of elderly men costs Medicare $400M per year ()
Canadian engineers developing $100 smartphone-controlled ultrasound ()
PSMA PET may lead to misdiagnosis, unnecessary changes in treatment ()
Researchers suggest improved patient care, not screening, responsible for drops in breast cancer mortality ()
3 key takeaways for radiologists from new report on the global burden of cancer ()
New class of fractals could make for speedy whole-body MRI ()
MRI helps build personalized 3D simulations of heart irregularities ()
Varying prostate MRI insurance coverage poses problems for patients, providers ()