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
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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
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