January 2019

GE now plans on selling nearly 50% of healthcare unit
State-run website helps patients, insurers save big on imaging exams
Burnout survey to examine 1M shift hours from physicians, including radiologists
Stereotactic radiation increases long-term survival for stage IV cancer patients
SNMMI, ACNM oppose changes to amount of training required to administer radiopharmaceuticals
Carestream takes home ‘Best in KLAS’ in 2 categories
How to improve prostate cancer detection during MRI-targeted transrectal US biopsies
Sectra PACS named ‘Best in KLAS’ in US for 6th straight year
AI can localize fractures detected in wrist x-rays
Aetna’s new health-tracking app can help users compare imaging prices
Women undergo unnecessary mammograms before breast reduction surgery
3T MRI scanner from Siemens Healthineers gains FDA clearance
RSNA launches new journal focused on AI in radiology
CDS implementation could impact as many as 19 million ED visits annually
Will Republicans, Democrats unite to permanently repeal the medical device tax?
UCSF unveils renovated imaging facility
FDA announces historic 2018 for medical device approvals
How the ACA impacted breast cancer screening at a safety net hospital
Radiologist arrested on multiple charges after routine traffic stop
Providers share their own experience building structured radiology report templates
Hospital employee arrested after filming female patient undress for MRI
RSNA in search of a new editor for RadioGraphics journal
Researchers explore how focused ultrasound can help treat patients with epilepsy
Accuray, China Isotope and Radiation Corporation announce new joint venture
DBT associated with lower recall rate, makes no impact on cancer detection rate
RSNA 2018 made estimated $160M impact on Chicago
Is AI keeping medical students from pursuing a career in radiology?
Providers can see a financial benefit from offering free lung cancer screenings
Correct eye shielding limits image artifacts during head CT exams
UW Medicine, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance bring breast cancer screening to women in need
Dense breast notifications still too complex for all patients to understand
Hospital upgrades x-ray equipment as part of major overhaul
Time to surgery longer for black breast cancer patients
Is it time to end patient shielding in radiology?
Should the Vancouver risk calculator replace Lung-RADS for cancer screening?
Urologist reads wrong CT scan, removes patient's healthy kidney
Enrollment up in US radiation therapy educational programs
Bundled payment models remain feasible after DBT implementation
Alliance for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare formally launches
FDA shares final guidance detailing new regulatory pathway for medical devices
Radiofrequency ablation, microwave ablation both effective for treating lung cancer
How a radiology department improved its national ranking in patient experience
MRI suite in Illinois focuses on patient comfort
Hospital employees plan rally after technologists lose jobs
U.K. hospital hopes to demolish bed store, build radiology clinic in its place
DBT associated with more accurate biopsy recommendations
Clinical Collaboration Platform Manages Millions of Imaging Studies, Radiology Reports at Local and Regional Facilities across the World
THREE HEALTHCARE FACILITIES ADD FUJIFILM DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY SOLUTIONS
One Cardiology Center, Two Technologies and Countless Young Lives Saved or Improved
Total-body PET/CT scanner gains FDA clearance
Community hospital in Massachusetts adds interventional radiology program
What happens when young patients undergo MRI scans without anesthesia?
Alphabet CFO discusses AI’s impact on breast cancer care at World Economic Forum
AI interprets chest x-rays, prioritizes critical findings
SNMMI, SNMMI-TS announce 2019 leadership academy graduates
Technologist wants to ease patient fears about MRI scans with LEGO bricks
Dennis Durmis named new chair of MITA Board of Directors
Is noncontrast head CT the right choice for patients with severe headaches?
Structured reporting system earns rave reviews from radiologists, referring providers
Concussions affect adolescent patients’ quality of life more than fractures
DR system from Siemens Healthineers gains FDA clearance
Patients in the outpatient setting most likely to complete follow-up imaging
DBT helps reduce recall rates, commit fewer patients to short-term follow-up
Scottish cancer strategy may miss the mark due to radiologist shortage
Job satisfaction in radiation oncology is high, but interest in related fellowships low
Blood flow imaging solution gains FDA clearance
DBT outperforms FFDM when screening patients with dense breast tissue
Healthcare 1 of 13 industries to be radically changed by AI
Radiology trainees' workload continues to focus more on noninvasive imaging services
DICOM metadata provides valuable insight into MRI workflow
3 key findings about radiology from a report on burnout, depression in healthcare
Community fears temporary changes to x-ray services may become permanent
Bayer closing administrative offices in Robinson Township
3 key areas to focus on when delivering a radiology lecture
Researchers examine how the gambler's fallacy impacts radiologists
Stationary DBT improves reader accuracy compared to mammography
Imaging department has ‘budget blowout,’ may lose accreditation
U.S. healthcare stocks expected to perform well in 2019
Philips launches Azurion with FlexArm to set new standard for the future of image-guided procedures
Report explores healthcare's lack of women in leadership positions
AI helps radiologists assess axillary lymph nodes
Researchers receive $196K grant to address issues related to AI, transparency in healthcare
Noninvasive imaging technique could reduce breast biopsies
USPSTF recommends offering medication to women at increased risk for breast cancer
VUMC's Women in Radiology program aims to improve the specialty’s gender gap
European Society of Radiology reaches 100,000 members
Lumbar spine MRI reports too complex for patients to understand
Carestream granted 42 US patents in 2018
FDA clears iSchemaView imaging platform for selecting stroke patients for clot removal
University of Nebraska, DOD developing drug therapies to combat radiation exposure
When personalized treatment plans make sense for kidney cancer patients
Former mayor works for 15 years to bring MRI suite to hospital
Konica Minolta Healthcare Supports CME-Accredited, Ultrasound-Guided Interventional Workshops with Albert Einstein College of Medicine
NCCN Guidelines downloaded more than 10 million times in 2018
How imaging tissue oxygenation can improve cancer treatments
Wash U School of Medicine in St. Louis names new vice chair for community radiology
3 ways to demonstrate the true value provided by radiologists
How breast-specific gamma imaging can help assess cancer patients
Increased spending on chronic conditions such as breast cancer a smart investment
NHS hopes AI can help make up for ongoing radiologist shortage