March 2019

Walk this way: How treadmill workstations affect radiologist efficiency ()
GE Healthcare now distributing Volpara Solutions’ breast density software worldwide ()
Both major parties in Australia commit to funding MRI scans for breast cancer patients ()
How do radiologists with different experience levels fare when using PI-RADS? ()
Radiology’s average salary is $429K, but women make 21% less than men ()
FUJIFILM PRESENTS FULL SOLUTIONS FOR MEDICAL IMAGE GENERATION, MANAGEMENT, STORAGE, AND ANALYSIS AT SAGES 2019 ()
AI IDs thoracic disease in chest x-rays better than subspecialty radiologists ()
DBT, synthetic mammography an accurate pairing that can lower radiation dose ()
Reporting update: PI-RADS version 2.1 released to public ()
FDA proposed rule ‘modernizes’ mammography screening, includes breast density reporting ()
Laura Findeiss named new SIR president ()
5 ways radiologists can benefit from direct communication with patients ()
Stent system for biliary obstructions gains FDA clearance ()
Training interventional radiologists improves patient access to stroke care ()
Philips acquires Direct Radiology’s teleradiology platform, expands portfolio ()
How smart speaker technology can help interventional radiologists ()
New IR treatment helps patients suffering from ‘tennis elbow’ without surgery ()
New government proposal would change women’s health services in Northern Ireland ()
AI classifies breast masses found on ultrasound as well as radiologists ()
AI-powered triage software for mammograms gains FDA clearance ()
Breast density legislation linked to improved ultrasound utilization, cancer detection ()
Canon Medical Streamlines Workflow and Offers Advanced Imaging With New Angiography System at SIR 2019 ()
AI trained on more than 1M medical images accurately detects breast cancer ()
7T MRI scans improve care for patients with focal epilepsy ()
Does supplemental whole-breast ultrasound provide significant value? ()
AI predicts how NSCLC patients will respond to chemotherapy ()
Radiology department in New Zealand shows solidarity after Christchurch shooting ()
National Mobile X-Ray expands presence in North Carolina with acquisition ()
Breast density assessments vary depending on the screening technique ()
Increased background parenchymal enhancement level a key biomarker for breast cancer risk ()
Mobile x-ray system from Siemens Healthineers gains FDA clearance ()
Mentice, RAD-AID join forces to bring IR resources to underserved parts of the world ()
What do providers think about Canada’s updated breast cancer screening guidelines? ()
CT colonography utilization remains low in US ()
DBT reduces harm to patients by lowering breast biopsy rates ()
How imaging professionals view the Carestream Health-Philips announcement ()
EHR-centered workflow leads to more efficiency, higher radiologist satisfaction ()
Updated MRI protocol reduces need to sedate pediatric patients ()
5 key takeaways from a patient survey about AI in radiology ()
Molecular data helps specialists predict chance of breast cancer recurrence ()
ASTRO shares updated reference guide for safety during radiation therapy treatment ()
What we can learn about stroke from a simple MRI technique ()
Book on AI highlights radiology’s new role ()
Tracking follow-up imaging adherence rates can lead to better patient care ()
Noninvasive imaging technique could lead to improved COPD treatment ()
NCI director Norman Sharpless named new FDA acting commissioner ()
2019 Radiology 100: Enter today! ()
Second-opinion reviews of breast MRI studies provide value ()
South Dakota’s breast density legislation signed into law ()
No gadolinium, no problem: Specialists can monitor MS patients with unenhanced MRI ()
ASRT announces election results ()
Trump’s budget proposal cuts Medicare spending by $845B over 10 years ()
MITA publishes new servicing standard for medical imaging devices ()
Less-experienced neuroradiologists serve referrers better with structured reporting ()
Most AI research focused on radiology lacks external validation ()
FDA approves immunotherapy regimen for breast cancer ()
What CT scans, mammograms can reveal about a patient’s heart health ()
Should pediatric patients be excluded from MRI research due to stress, anxiety?  ()
Neuroradiology training programs are not embracing social media ()
Q&A: Why the public should not worry about radiation contamination when bodies are cremated ()
British health system overspends on imaging, other tests for pediatric fever ()
Legislation to permanently repeal medical device tax introduced in Senate ()
Courts side with defendants in most malpractice lawsuits related to image-guided interventions ()
FDG PET/CT imaging can monitor effectiveness of immunotherapy in melanoma patients ()
Patients have a positive perception of CT imaging ()
Carestream Health selling healthcare IT business to Philips ()
AI in medicine market could hit $18.1B by 2025 ()
Ultra low-dose CT proves precise at finding solid lung nodules ()
Radiology residents gain experience, improve patient care through training program ()
Groups continue push for FDA to remove 'black box' warning from ultrasound contrast agents ()
AI detects breast cancer as well as most radiologists ()
Natural language processing could help radiology providers anticipate demand ()
St. Paul Radiology, Suburban Radiology Consultants merge, form new practice ()
Imaging utilization not curbed by palliative care ()
AAPM, ACR release statement on radioactive material in cremated bodies ()
RSNA offering new AI courses in San Francisco, Paris ()
New training tool shows promise in improving radiologist performance ()
How did big policy changes impact cost sharing for screening mammography? ()
Verily, Google launch AI-powered screening program for eye disease ()
Imaging societies collaborate on draft document about ethics of AI in radiology ()
Radiologist shortage continues to impact patients in Wales ()
Wireless breast lesion localization device receives CE mark ()
FDA urges caution when using robotically-assisted devices for cancer-related surgeries ()
3 takeaways from a new survey of women undergoing mammography ()
Radiologist recognized for accomplishments in cardiovascular imaging research ()
How understanding personality types improves teamwork in radiology ()