A team of British researchers have discovered an imaging correlation for cognitive decline in young multiple sclerosis (MS) patients—and developed a large-scale workflow for MS imaging on the side, according to an article published in NeuroImage: Clinical.

The FDA is stepping up its focus on quality assurance in breast imaging by adding three questions to their annual Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) inspections, starting in 2017. Radiology administrators should be aware of these changes, but they don’t have to feel blind-sided by them—the FDA won’t issue citations for violations until 2018.

Because of their in-depth knowledge of the effects of radiation on the human body, radiologists have an important role in the response to a radiological mass casualty event. The profession has a responsibility to lead in triage, preparation and education, according to Donald Frush, MD, professor at Duke Radiology in Durham, North Carolina.

Recently imagingBiz sat down with the two of McKesson’s General Managers to discuss their views on important current imaging issues.

Several forms of low-cost tele-mammography readers showed high inter-device agreement on BI-RADS assessment categories in an article published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. The study suggests that the use of these less-expensive devices can be used to bring mammography to underserved or remote populations.

Zwanger-Pesiri, a Long Island, New York-based radiology company, pleaded guilty to two counts of federal healthcare fraud for systemic and abusive billing practices.

A little bit goes a long way, especially when concerning children suffering from chronic disease. 

When MD Anderson Cancer Center expanded breast imaging services from its downtown campus to 15 sites in the greater Houston area, the open and collaborative nature of the breast screening protocol document allowed swift and democratic changes.