October 2017

UCLA launches specialized stroke ambulance
World's first iPhone ultrasound receives FDA clearance
Could $10 microchip turn standard ultrasound into 3D imaging technique?
Maryland surgeon diagnoses his own cancer with iPhone ultrasound
FDA: Thermography is not an alternative to mammography
PET staging charts illustrate Alzheimer's progression, amyloid development
Spirometry-assisted HRCT in children helps detect early signs of CT lung disease
Inspired words flow as spouse of radiologist gets up to speed on the specialty
EMR data can help radiologists predict patient no-shows
Radiologist instrumental in passage of new Centennial State law
Netherlands Cancer Institute awarded funding to use molecular imaging in prostate cancer surgery
Radiology AI vendor to sell use of its algorithms for $1 per scan
New AMA online network connects physicians, health tech companies
$10M awarded by DoD to make portable brain ultrasound battlefield-ready
New appropriate use criteria from SNMMI for cancer docs ordering PET/CT
Predictive risk model found effective to detect lung cancer
Imaging not exempt as evidence roundup shows extent of ‘care overkill’
2 Toronto teens developing innovative MRI techniques
What ‘good PR for radiology’ looks like in action
In a daydream? MRI links wandering mind with intelligence, efficiency
Physicians enjoined to get out ahead of POCUS
C. diff infection trail leads straight to a CT scanner
Molecular imaging of collagen to build on CT’s ‘slices’ approach
SNMMI, International Atomic Energy Agency combine forces on nuke-med education
Emergency residency program learns from its alumni: Ultrasound among areas needing more emphasis
Puerto Rico still in need of imaging technology, supplies
Incidental findings abound on brain scans of the general pediatric population
RSNA to release three new journals in 2019
No-nonsense radiology chief (former) completes semi-scientific study on lawn care
Florida healthcare provider provides 100 free mammograms
Latinas tend to prefer fixed-site over mobile mammography—but many come around with education, experience
Revised 2017 MRI guidelines for MS released
Imaging tests unable to detect Cuban attacks on US tourist
Dense-breast patients nearly 10 times more likely to pursue ABUS after 2-part notification
How an MRI could help predict neurological outcomes of cardiac arrest patients
Why are more black women dying of breast cancer?
Brain imaging for infants may help detect development of autism
RSNA: Brain imaging helps predict recovery in cardiac arrest patients
Canadian team treating brain diseases with therapeutic ultrasound guided by MRI
FUJIFILM debuts new video endoscopy system ELUXEO
POCUS up to the task of finding, ruling out pediatric forearm fractures
Carestream Introduces Easy, Affordable Upgrade to DR
PET study shows oxytocin failing to aid serotonin in the autistic brain
National Academy of Medicine elects radiology professor as 1 of 80 new members
Brain, spinal cord MR imaging helps ID MS risk in children
6 findings on driving women's interest in diagnostic radiology
Is the end in sight for computed tomography?
Research aims to improve mammography quality, control dosing
Gestational age matters in brain development at birth, but preemies can catch up in childhood
New automated ultrasound machines make way to NY state hospitals
Philips receives U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance to market its solution for 'small parts' ultrasound imaging
A promising trend: Women carving out larger share of radiology workforce
NYU study involves CT findings in diagnosing cecal volvulus
FDA greenlights Siemens Healthineers’ 7T MRI for clinical use
Stanford develops novel PET tracer to ID most bacterial infections
Is a lack of personalization keeping women from mammograms?
MRI Interventions announces Joseph Burnett as new president, CEO
MRE viable imaging option for pediatric obscure gastrointestinal bleeding
Ultrasound helps find seizure sites in neonatal brains
ACR appropriateness guidelines revised, expanded
Breast cancer incidentally found in 17% of chest CT patients
Structured radiology reports: 8 benefits, 5 challenges
Memorial Hospital: Zeroing In On the Right Zero Footprint Viewer
New study to pit mammography vs. DNA blood test
Pediatric IBD patients imaged gently, accurately with MR enterography
MRI outperforms ultrasound in Zika-affected fetuses
MRI of unborn baby saves mom’s life
PET/MRI combination better than either alone at diagnosing high-risk prostate cancer
Wearable MRI still in the works
MRI potentially more cost-effective than CT for imaging liver metastases
Patients less likely to use DBT screening mammography due to financial responsibility
In Breast Health, The Best Offense Is A Good Defense
fMRI shows how abbreviated sleep bothers the brain, messes with mood
SONOSCANNER obtains FDA approval to market ultraportable ultrasound scanner, U-lite EXP, in the U.S.
Whole-body MRI useful in diagnosing breast cancer during pregnancy
Nearly 90% of mammography sites satisfying quality inspectors
4 imaging exams called out as examples of unnecessary care
Accurate breast cancer risk prediction achieved with image conversion, AI-like classification
Novel catheter combines FLIm, IVUS to assess plaque buildup in heart patients
ACR’s Kassing: What imaging business could get by on $15 for CT and $35 for MRI?
UC Irvine launches human brain research center
MRI screening of survivors may boost detection of successive breast cancer
Leading Canadian Community Hospital Purchases 11 Carestream Digital X-ray Systems
Dense breast tissue may await 20-something women who drink spirits rather than beer, wine
15 minutes with incoming RBMA president Christie James
MRI important in reducing re-excision rates in surgical management of HG DCIS
Family-med practices take a bite out of inappropriate low-back MRI
PACS, AI combination helps uncover low bone mineral density