When a group of researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, learned that an MRI machine was set to be decommissioned, they did the safe and responsible thing—they tossed a bunch of magnetic objects at it to see what would happen.

Traditionally offered in print, the American College of Radiology’s (ACR) Continuous Professional Improvement (CPI) self-assessment program is now available in a convenient online format.

ACR 2015™, the all-new annual meeting of the American College of Radiology (ACR), will offer a variety of engaging and interactive clinical education sessions that focus on hot-button topics such as lung cancer screening, breast tomosynthesis and the latest in radiation therapy.

Radiology professionals who want to grow and develop as leaders in today’s dynamic health care environment will embark on a unique, three-day leadership challenge at the Radiology Leadership Institute® (RLI) Expedition Feb. 13¬–15, 2015, at the OMNI Dallas Hotel.

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists has expanded its popular MR Basics series to include two new modules focused on common pathological conditions seen on magnetic resonance images.

The London-based Institution of Mechanical Engineers issued a report saying U.K. hospitals must do more to prevent faulty medical equipment issues, including problems with imaging equipment.

The American College of Radiology (ACR) is now accepting applications for the Bruce J. Hillman Fellowship in Scholarly Publishing. The fellowship is designed to provide a concentrated, two week experience in medical editing, journalism and publishing for an interested and qualified staff radiologist. 

The Texas Society of Radiologic Technologists will be in Austin June 24-25 to urge the Sunset Advisory Commission of the Texas Legislature to maintain licensing standards for radiologic technologists in the state.