One of healthcare’s most common debates is which of the many different breast cancer screening guidelines women should follow to receive the best possible care. The authors of a new study in the American Journal of Roentgenology ran a Monte Carlo computer simulation to put the screening mammography guidelines released by the American Cancer Society (ACS) in 2015 up against the updated recommendations released by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) in 2016.

More and more radiology departments and imaging facilities are moving from peer review to peer learning to educate radiologists as part of a collaborative, continuous learning model. Peer learning is seen as a more constructive, supportive way of looking at errors than peer review, which critics suggest can make colleagues feel shameful and unsupported.

Compared to some other medical specialties, radiology continues to struggle with diversity. However, specialists, leaders, teachers and imaging societies throughout the United States are working hard to reverse that trend.

Women who exhibit dissatisfaction with their breasts are less likely to perform breast self-examination (BSE), according to a new study published in Body Image.

The Radiology Leadership Institute (RLI) is accepting nominations for the 2018 Leadership Luminary Awards given to “outstanding radiology professionals” to celebrate lifetime achievements in leadership and innovation. Nomination forms must be submitted by March 2.

Maryland-based Xcision Medical Systems received 501(k) approval from the FDA for the GammaPod, a new non-invasive breast cancer treatment technology that uses stereotactic radiation therapy to supply a high dose of radiation to a tumor.

Hackathons are gaining popularity throughout the United States and can provide participants with a fun, competitive experience. Researchers from Yale University and the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, recently hosted a three-day radiology-specific hackathon, sharing their experience in a case study published by the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an approval letter for the Planmed Clarity™ 2D full-field digital mammography system on December 28th, 2017.