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