January 2016

Researchers combine MRI and mathematics to predict future migraines in concussion patients
A New Potential Biomarker for Cancer Imaging
Use of infant warming mats during CT found to increase radiation dose, decrease image quality
Image Wisely asks for annual pledge from participants
Video: Frequency of colon cancer patients under 50 should be ‘wake-up’ call for healthcare
Man gets head examined, prints 3D model from the scans
NIH to fund research on cancer busting imaging-biomarker combos
Med journal editors outline data sharing plan for clinical trials
John D. Corrigan Joins Brain Injury Association of America Board of Directors
MD Buyline Reports: Carestream’s DR Systems Earn Highest Rating for Every Quarter of 2015
Scatter dose fears unfounded for pregnant women undergoing screening mammography
5 recommendations for gadolinium contrast use from NIH
Study strengthens suspicions of a link between breast cancer and thyroid cancer
WMIS welcomes 2 new interest groups
KLAS Report: lifeIMAGE Leads Enterprise Image Exchange Market
Survey: Radiologists choose colonoscopy over CTC, but not because of cost
Australian rad explains the profession he loves in Q&A
UltraSPECT Installs 450th System in USA At Firelands Regional Medical Center
Why values matter when determining healthcare policy
Imaging obesity: New study links heart failure to fatty liver disease
How often are seniors receiving cancer screening?
Novel PET imaging bests pathology in some prostate-cancer diagnostics
The University of California – San Francisco to Install MILabs VECTor4CT in Support of Expanding Molecular and Functional Imaging Research
Global Extra Oral Radiology Equipment Market 2016 by QY Market Research
Global Diagnostic Imaging Instrument Market 2016 Industry size, Share, Growth, Forecast of CAGR
Blood flow measurement software uses MRI to identify high-risk stroke patients
Annual International Summit “Ageing” to be Held from February 9 to 11, 2016
Experimental robot combines MRI and ultrasound for better breast cancer diagnosis
HIMSS: PACs now in ‘heavy use’ across healthcare, but opportunities for growth remain
Striking a balance: Researchers find creative solutions to radiation dose dilemma
Provider shares wiki strategy for CT protocol management
LDCT screening can find more than just cancer in troubled lungs
Study indicates mentally demanding tasks can protect brain power
Doctor, lawyer upbraid Congress for ‘undermining science’ on mammo screening
Radiology and 3D printing—‘what a lovely couple they make’
Internet crowdsourcing helps solve some medical mysteries
Minority subgroup gets far less cancer but has much worse outcomes
From accomplished skier to inspired interventional radiologist
Survey: Female med students cite lack of patient contact for deciding against radiology
Terrorism unease quashes major imaging meeting
Science points to better MRI through ‘smart clothes’ for patients
X-ray of historic painting reveals intriguing touch-ups to earlier, weirder version
Cancer surveillance PET rises, suggesting overutilization
Rads urged to overcome ‘stage fright’ when interpreting cancer images
Non-disastrous water damage halts imaging workflow, serves as reminder
Volpara gets FDA go-ahead on breast density assessment aid
As an imaging cost-cutter, high-deductible insurance may be a ‘blunt instrument’
Breast density concerns, mandates may be adding more confusion than clarity
In fetal MRI, 3T shown to have it all over 1.5T
Study: Gadolinium has little impact on accuracy of MRI for pediatric tumors
Models attempt to pin down risk of radiation-induced breast cancer
Scanner model matters when evaluating reconstruction, dose reduction technique
Another reason to think twice before getting that pricey lumbar MRI exam
Prototype software successfully ‘reads’ spinal CT for fracture diagnosis
A ‘nuclear scalpel’ may emerge from discovery of four new elements
Poised for another big year
Personal history alone presents similar breast cancer risk as personal plus family history
Pysch prof to researchers: Please publish studies anonymously
Quality improvement interventions may reduce inappropriate cardiac imaging
Data show annual mammograms saving elderly lives
Breast density measurements shown to vary markedly between automated and visual assessment
New protease-activated imaging agent successfully fluoresces tumors
Stats show cancer on the run—but the fight far from finished
Researchers to test 4D CT’s potential for guiding tissue-sparing radiation therapy
How to lead a rad practice and love it too
Consumer article spotlights CT rad-dose divide
Online search patterns may hold key to rightsize cancer-screening participation
Happy 120th anniversary, x-ray
Adding whole-body PET/MRI improves evaluation of colorectal cancer
New presurgical imaging protocol produces more seizure-free outcomes for pediatric epilepsy patients
Patient movement during MRI: Additional points to ponder
Aspirin doesn’t improve breast cancer outcomes but may decrease density
New app allows providers to calculate contrast agent doses
Handgun goes off in hospital, injuring 1 and raising questions about MRI safety
ECRI releases 10 healthcare trends to watch for in 2016
Three studies, one call for imaging ‘more wisely’
Use of chest CT in EDs skyrocketed in 2000s
When it comes to detection, can ultrasound be mammography’s equal?