September 2017

Toshiba Medical’s Angiography Systems Help Enhance Interventional Procedures
MEDNAX acquires Jefferson Radiology, its third practice in 2017
Anthem vs. hospital-based outpatient imaging back in the spotlight
Amyloid PET shows good additive value when standard PET isn’t conclusive on dementia
ADC may identify growth in prostate tumors
NIH researchers develop CT needle-guidance app for smartphones
Hologic Introduces a More Comfortable Mammogram with the Launch of the SmartCurve Breast Stabilization System
Mega trial looks to compare efficacy of 2D and 3D mammography
Breast-care joint venture launches in Texas
Microbubble ultrasound, perfusion software combine to check ablation of liver lesions
Wide gap found between ER provider, patient perceptions of radiation dose discussions
Heart scans: Computer logins of the future
Tongue ultrasound shown effective for directing treatment of sleep apnea
New MRI contrasting agent detects small, aggressive cancers
Across the Atlantic, an old institution reboots around innovation in medical imaging
Lumbar MRI recommended over CT for diagnosing pediatric spondylolysis
Study shows low malignancy rate for clustered microcysts in breast
Ancient mummy, dinosaur skulls scanned for a peek into the past
Toshiba to showcase large-bore CT for rad-onc planning
X-ray reads of long-dead Londoners relevant to healthcare today
Reduced breast compression during DBT produces same results as standard compression
Changes in brain connectivity correlates with Parkinson’s symptoms
Military scientists use PET/CT to shed longitudinal light on Zika
Bone-removal algorithm opens a window into trauma-induced brain bleeds
Technologist educators could do more to get students active in professional orgs
AI detects Alzheimer’s-related brain changes 10 years before symptoms appear
Major research underway on Hispanics’ susceptibility to early Alzheimer’s
PET/CT a dependable differentiator of types, origins of space-occupying brain lesions
Hologic introduces breast biopsy system, claims improved efficiency
Pain panel: Don’t use brain imaging as a medicolegal ‘lie detector’
Children’s ERs choosing ultrasound over CT for tummy pain; general ERs encouraged to follow suit
$25K exam includes full-body MRI, cardio CT—but critics question its usefulness
Combo of MRI, PET-CT often needed for accurate assessment of gliomas
Paramedic-performed lung ultrasound deemed presently unfeasible
MRI plays an important role in pregnancy-associated breast cancers
Phone calls biggest noninterpretive expanders of rad-report turnaround times
Online database helps thyroid cancer patients with iodine-restrictive diets
ScImage and INVIA Partnership Announced
Hitachi receives FDA approval for Supria True64 CT System
RLI Summit 2017: What radiology can learn from pathology about AI
Aspect Imaging Unveils Soft Tissue Contrast Capabilities For Its Compact MRI To Increase Optical Imaging Efficiency
Hologic's 3Dimensions™ Mammography System Now Available in Europe
Burnout busters propose solutions at radiology leadership event
6 takeaways from KLAS report on customers’ use of PACS
6 rules for the collaborative branding of partnered health systems
Bird brains: CT links development of avian skulls to baby dinos
Sex and age matter in radiologists’ reading-room aches and pains
PET/CT, tumor markers combo shows potential to improve lung cancer diagnoses
Patient-assisted mammography device approved by FDA
Matrix Analytics' Clinical SaaS Platform LungDirect Set to Revolutionize Incidentaloma and Lung Cancer Screening
PET/MR imaging protocol helps ID chemotherapy-induced damage in children
Squid ink imaging: An alternative to painful periodontal probes
MITA looks to lawmakers for full repeal of medical device excise tax
In academic settings, women radiologists have attained equal pay, prestige
Active surveillance crucial to delaying surgery for low-risk papillary thyroid cancer
Synapse VNA Version 6.4 Announces QIDO-RS and WADO-RS Support
CAD algorithm proves its power in early diagnosis of lung cancer
Sectra Signs Enterprise-wide Imaging Solution Contract With US University Health System
Functional MRI shows cognitive rehab aiding mildly impaired elderly minds
CT process mapping cuts outpatient wait times to 1/3 of earlier average