Second opinions from a multi-disciplinary tumor board (MTB) at a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center changed the diagnosis of 43 percent of breast cancer patients, according to a new study published in the Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Researchers have imaged the soft tissue of an Egyptian mummy’s hand using phase-contrast CT, according to research published in Radiology. What does this mean for medical researchers going forward?

Researchers see value in using contrast-enhanced spectral mammography (CESM) to screen women at intermediate risk who have dense breast tissue, according to research published in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

Bosses at Scotland-based NHS Highland have been accused of ignoring the area's radiologist shortage as patients in need of emergency care are being transferred to other hospitals.

Texas radiologist Naveed Khan, MD, was badly injured when an all-terrain vehicle, or ATV, landed on his left arm. He was transported 108 miles via helicopter by Air Evac Lifeteam to a trauma center for surgery in Fort Worth—and later, his arm was amputated. He was also left with a $56,603 bill for an air ambulance flight, reported Kaiser Health News (KHN).

Findings from the NELSON study, presented at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) World Conference on Lung Cancer, reinforced the believe that the annual screening of older-aged current and former smokers should be conducted more widely.

At Australia’s Canberra Hospital, patients have been warned that previous scans are being ignored, trainee specialists are working unsupervised and scans are being sent to external, offsite locations because of radiology staff shortages.

Burnout is a common topic in healthcare, especially radiology. But what, exactly, defines “burnout”? A systematic review published Sept. 18 in JAMA found wide variability in estimating rates of burnout. Researchers also differed on defining the condition and assessing its impact.