Physicians and other researchers are only just beginning to understand the potentially harmful effects of the Zika virus on humans, which could be especially damaging to fetus’ developing brains. 

When patients report symptoms following an optical colonoscopy, radiologists often rely on CT to determine the problem. A recent analysis published in the American Journal of Roentgenology reviewed some of the complications that can be seen by CT. 

This much is crystal clear: a cultural divide exists between Millennials and their coworkers from older generations. Different generations have always had their disagreements, but this current clash is just a little more explosive than those of the past, and it spells trouble for both patient care and workplace chemistry.

Doctors will now have a more regulated way to check if head injuries have negatively impacted patients’ cognition. 

It is common in today’s imaging industry to hear or read the complaints of more experienced physicians and technologists who dislike the way Millennials—most commonly referred to as individuals born between 1980 and 2000—carry themselves on the job. According to a recent article published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology, it is perfectly normal for such differences to exist between generations; what’s truly important is working to improve these professional relationships moving forward. 

The U.S. National Institute of Health (NIH) will award $9 million over the next five years to the University Research Corridor, comprised of the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Detroit's Wayne State University. The grant will fund a new center for Alzheimer’s research and treatment called the Alzheimer’s Disease Core Center (ADCC). 

The United States Preventive Services Task Force finally gives CT colonography a thumbs up

Fourth-year radiology residents have options as to which areas of interest they’d like to sample prior to diving into the depths of their respective medical careers. Many use this time to boost their proficiency in radiology subspecialties.