April 2016

The rise of PET/CT: 5 predictions for the future of hybrid imaging
Reducing bladder tumor recurrence with narrow band imaging
Federal bill would put an end to in-office radiology self-referrals
Mind of a murderer: Brain imaging helps scientists in search for ‘killer gene’
Imaging-based surveillance of pancreatic cancer candidates deemed ‘remarkable and encouraging’
Sojourner Center BRAIN Program to research neurological care for survivors of domestic violence
Questioning consciousness: Can doctors ‘talk’ to vegetative patients using fMRI?
How robotic imaging for horses could offer breathing room for human CT scanning
Tomosynthesis reduces recalls, improves cancer detection when paired with digital mammography
The ‘pain matrix’ may only be peripherally related to pain
'Atlas of words': Neuroimaging reveals how the brain organizes language
Better with time: Randomized controlled trials on the rise in rad research, but still room for improvement
Neuroimaging helps distinguish abnormalities in the brains of NFL players
Treatment costs of CT-related cancers could reach $2.6 billion over 10 years
Breast cancer news round-up: New screening research + another state passes density legislation
Philips' low-dose CT suite cleared by FDA for lung cancer screening
FDA gives clearance for FUJIFILM VisualSonics ultra-high frequency ultrasound system
Changes to brain cells measurable after one season of high school football
Real-time CT dose monitoring reduces errors, improves technologist awareness
Elevated cancer risk for rad techs working with interventional fluoroscopy
Kenyan hospital’s CT scanner sabotaged by ‘political operatives’
Might epileptic memory disruptions respond to device-based intervention?
National Mammography Database becomes the fastest growing mammo registry in the U.S.
Study: Single season of high school football can damage athlete's brain
Study: One-third of radiology recommendations go unacknowledged
Breast MRI detects more invasive cancers than mammography in high-risk women
How radiologists can lead the way in healthcare quality improvement
SPECT-MRI fusion reduces false positives and risky surgeries for patients with cervical cancer
Deadly lung disease imaged with 3D x-ray technology for the first time
VCU researchers discover gene function that promotes spread of prostate cancer cells
Oklahoma governor signs breast density notification bill into law
FDA clearance for Hologic Affirm prone biopsy system
Neurologist says hockey, not football, has highest rate of concussions per participant
How dangerous is radiation from medical imaging?
Save time, catch cancer with abbreviated breast MRI protocols
3D-printed titanium skull transplant performed in South Korea
Virtual consults please rads as well as referrers, but workflow disruption may hinder widespread adoption
Undergrads develop low-cost cryotherapy to treat breast cancer in South Africa
First North American patient treated with combined pencil beam and cone beam CT
Neuroimaging biomarker tracks autism treatment effectiveness in boys
PET/MRI bests other modalities in imaging liver metastases related to colorectal cancer
Konica Minolta Provides Point-of-Care Solutions for Your Best Pathway to Health Free Healthcare Event in Los Angeles
Molecular Devices Launches High-Content Imaging System with New 3D Analysis Software
Mobile radiology service brings imaging to inmates, saves taxpayers’ money
TI-RADS outperforms leading guidelines for thyroid cancer biopsies
Chocolate milk, Will Smith, and the concussion study nobody could read
Study reveals high rate of questionable imaging in asymptomatic revascularization patients
Toshiba’s Aquilion Lightning CT Receives FDA Clearance with More Powerful Generator
Imagix Using Intelerad Solutions to Connect to Quebec Health Record
Resident creates radiology mobile app for primary care physicians
Ultrasound-driven microbubbles target cancer cells
Resting-state brain imaging leads to growth chart creation for pediatric ADHD
Image-guided stent retrievers speed treatment to improve stroke outcomes
Prior mammograms influence breast cancer screening adherence after false-positives
Healthcare 3D printing market projected to grow at 16% annual rate till 2020
Study: Risk assessments show half of women may benefit from early mammography
Look and listen: Optoacoustic sensor utilization improves intravascular imaging
The brain on LSD looks as lit up as you’d expect
Global breast imaging equipment market to top $4.6 billion by 2020
fMRI reveals functional differences in the brains of domestic violence offenders
Cross-continental team mines autism biomarkers from fMRI scans
PET biomarker for brain inflammation could be breakthrough in ALS research
Largest-ever health imaging study to scan 100,000 people
Learning from mammography mistakes: 7 keys to avoiding missed breast cancer diagnoses
Cath lab personnel experience more health problems than unexposed staff
Staying ahead of the outbreak: The latest Zika virus resources and research
Insignia goes from strength to strength
Explore State of Breast Imaging at ACR 2016
New laser imaging system does double duty in biological tissues
FDA approves EOS imaging online 3D spine surgery planning solution
Cartilage protein may contribute to the development of breast cancer
Carestream Joins Intel® Storage Builders Program; Showcases Leadership in Cloud Technology
Research review: Are nanoparticles safe for personalized cancer care?
Rejecting the recommendations, urologists and older docs persist in ordering prostate screening
Q&A: What’s the secret to building a successful lung cancer screening team?
Imaging study: More than 40% of retired NFL players may have traumatic brain injuries
iCAD Announces Computer Aided Detection Solution for Fujifilm’s Aspire Cristalle Full Field Digital Mammography
Lung ultrasound is chest x-ray’s equal in diagnosing pediatric pneumonia
Early research offers glimpse of future imaging
PET study takes 'nature versus nurture' debate inside the brain
PET plus computed bioconductance adds up to improved lung evaluation
ACR, medical society coalition publish recommendations for peripheral arterial disease care
Universal mammo screening trumps risk-based mammo and clinical exam strategies
The key to a successful standardized structured reporting program? Get radiologists onboard
Molecular MRI technique gives early indication of cancer treatment effectiveness
Noninvasive 3D imaging tool improves liver imaging and reduces need for biopsies
Reining in recalls: Curbing excessive imaging by correcting human error
CT research: How exactly does the Zika virus affect the developing brain?
Researchers: No routine imaging needed for HPV-related head and neck cancer
Radiologists use cryoablation to ‘freeze’ phantom limb pain
Research review: What we know so far about gadolinium contrast toxicity
Cabinet Goumot brings breast cancer detection to the next level with Barco’s Coronis Uniti™ display
Researchers use noninvasive optical imaging to peer inside the lungs of newborns
SSM Health Hospital is One of First in U.S. to Install New DRX-Evolution Plus Imaging System
‘Promotoras’ improve breast cancer screening rates for Latino women
2016 compensation report: How much money do radiologists make?
Accuracy of 12,000 mammograms in question after FDA retracts imaging center’s accreditation
Your brain on food: fMRI shows obesity drug’s impact on brain function
Study: fMRI reveals biomarker for schizophrenia-related memory loss
Image-guided treatment could lead to increased libido in women