October 2019

American College of Radiology names its 2020 Gold Medalists, honorary fellows
FDA approves ‘groundbreaking’ hands-free robotic system for use with CT procedures
‘It’s out there killing people, so radiologists need to be aware’: RSNA issues guidance on vaping-related injury
FDA approves first AI-assisted cardiac MRI scanner
7 troubleshooting tips to address ambiguous findings on radiographs
AI predicts when breast lesions will progress to invasive cancer
Elizabeth Warren, Bill Cassidy join imaging industry’s push for clarity on device safety
MRI technique may make diagnosing liver cancer easier, scientists say
CDC shares vaping update, providing radiologists a clearer picture of hundreds affected
Alternative payment model reporting enhances MIPS performance
Sexual harassment in healthcare: How radiologists can make a difference
AI can predict MR sequence types, saving providers time
52 technologists, radiation therapists receive ASRT grants
Startup collaborating with Yale on new point-of-care MRI system
FDG PET-CT offers prognostic value for patients with multiple myeloma
Imaging informaticists play a crucial role in implementing AI
Brain scan images can be used to identify patients
CDS won't replace radiologists in pediatric emergency cases
ACR collaborates with ASTRO on updated radiation therapy guidelines
USA Today: Massive marketing investments—not clinical evidence—buying 3D mammography acceptance
High-frequency microwave ablation: a better fix for lung malignancies?
Radiomics model beats radiologists at categorizing BI-RADS 4 lesions
AI rivals radiologists in finding brain hemorrhages
AI solution for Canon Medical’s CT systems receives FDA approval
Should radiologists wear a white coat?
Number of open radiographer positions on the rise in 2019
DBT performs ‘significantly’ better than mammography in detecting cancer, researchers find
3 steps radiologists can take to keep healthcare-associated infections out of their practice
Dynamic duo: AI teamed with radiologist diagnoses breast cancer with 90% accuracy
Thousands of radiologists urging Congress to kill policy that could cost field nearly $6B
‘A game changer’: University piloting handheld imaging device to locate, break up kidney stones
GE Healthcare, Premier partner to develop one-stop, same-day breast imaging center
Battling helplessness: Experts urge radiologists not to sit on the sideline as AI takes hold
Agreement with FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc. to develop clinician training
Intelerad Expands Cloud-Based Managed Services Offering Worldwide, Adds New Capabilities & Data Centers
Omega Medical gains FDA approval for AI tech to reduce radiation dosage
‘Like magic’: AI bests radiologists in correctly diagnosing collapsed lung
Doctor uses virtual reality to speed up radiology training, availability of new treatment
Advanced imaging reveals human evolution from the neck up
UCSF launches ‘Intelligent Imaging Hub,’ targets opioid addiction with grant money
Silicon Valley tech company gains FDA approval for AI-powered image cleanup tool
Talking Tradition in RSNA Season
‘Not as safe as we thought’: Radiological researchers cast doubt on common joint treatment
RSNA 2019: Abraham Verghese, MD, Connects Specialties
RSNA 2019: Valerie P. Jackson, MD, Revisits Patient Care
‘Maximizer’ patients get more cancer surveillance but not better outcomes
4 Ways to Power Through Physician Recruitment
Performance Reviews in Healthcare: The Good, the Bad and the Continuously Improving
Yale School of Medicine, tech company collaborate to create portable MRI
Children’s National Hospital using sophisticated MRI to track impact of opioids on infant brains
Better Together: As Consolidation Continues, New Ways Emerge to Meld Radiology Practices With Their Client Hospitals
15 Ways to Minimize Support-Staff Turnover
CDC shares tips for radiologists facing vaping-related lung disease
Radiologist Burnout: Are We Done Yet?
Take a break? fMRI shows videogaming fatigues brain area associated with attention span
2019 Group Practice Survey: The Exemplary 80
Ultra-low-dose CT bests digital radiography for extremity fractures on everything but cost
Why women are skipping their follow-up breast cancer MRI
RADPAC names new board members
Academics score $20M grant to build ‘revolutionary’ imaging tool for Parkinson’s diagnosis
Foreign-born women lagging behind US peers in breast cancer screening rates
Why the country’s largest public healthcare system is investing $224M to revamp its imaging strategy
RSNA picks leader of effort to create comprehensive database of radiology case examples
AI helps bust stroke, identify occlusions
OneWelbeck Selects Intelerad to provide medical imaging technology backbone for new centers of excellence
Researchers urge radiologists to keep eyes peeled for vaping-related lung damage
GE Healthcare, UK-based biotech company partner to tackle prostate cancer imaging
MITA rolls out new standard to help radiologists cyber-safeguard devices
New MRI technique uses lower magnetic field
AI system performs comparably to PI-RADS
How tiny imaging systems could impact patient care
Group asks radiologists to help address cybersecurity concerns
How radiologists can avoid malpractice lawsuits when using AI
Researchers receive $3.6M grant to develop less painful cancer detection tool
Radiologist faulted for missed diagnosis, must apologize and undergo training
ACR publishes updates to appropriateness criteria
Epica International’s mobile imaging platform gains FDA approval
RSNA's RadioGraphics journal gets first female editor
CMS: Radiology practices could save almost $60M with new policies
How AI can help radiologists diagnose, treat kidney cancers
ControlRad raises $15M in financing
Portable imaging system gains FDA clearance
How imaging providers in 1 state are responding to a major policy shift
Program aims to bolster know-how of breast treatment workforce
How should radiologists handle outside imaging studies?
4 big takeaways from the latest ACS breast cancer statistics
Intelerad Introduces Imaging Connectivity Suite™ at RANZCR 2019
How leaders can 'flip' the script to reach radiology trainees
4 key ways radiologists can help with shared decision-making
ACR to Congress: Pump the brakes on proposed changes that could hurt radiologists
New imaging technique may 'revolutionize' cancer care
Radiology societies team up for new statement on ethics of AI
AI system targets key findings in x-rays in 10 seconds, 120 times faster than docs
House members urge CMS to stave off ‘disruptive’ cuts that would harm heart PET