June 2018

Study finds roasted barley a superior contrast agent for imaging swallowing disorders
Radiologists totaled $16M in federal political contributions from 2003 to 2016—most went to RADPAC
Konica Minolta launches portable ultrasound with one-touch image optimization for improved workflow and diagnostic efficiency
University of Minnesota devotes $2M to reduce MRI wait times
Fluciclovine PET/CT IDs recurrent prostate cancer, alters patient management
Automated mammogram reveals higher cancer rates in women with dense breasts
Fewer than 5% of 2016 breast cancer studies included race, socioeconomic factors
Jonathan Lindner elected president of the American Society of Echocardiography
4D flow CT success could lead to ‘1-stop shop’ for modality
Florescence, microscopic imaging may expand view of cellular processes inside tumors
MITA calls out Trump administration for proposed tariffs on Chinese medical imaging devices
China, Israel direct resources to imaging AI
High-resolution image may be key to treating Zika virus
MR-assisted PET data optimization may improve neuroanalysis of dementia patients
31% of childhood cancer survivors not concerned with future health, despite higher risk
Standard definition for 'overdiagnosis' could better patient decisions about cancer screening
High-strength MRI may release mercury from silver fillings
'Queen of Pain' captures neural networks with fMRI
FDA-approved AI echocardiogram software bests cardiologists in reducing LVEF variability
UK has fewest imaging devices of 18 comparable countries
GE moves to spin off healthcare division
Resting state fMRI fails less than standard fMRI for cognitive analysis
Radiation oncologists hit Capitol Hill with 4 legislative priorities during advocacy day
How radiologists can further AI training, help shape imaging’s future
Siemens Healthineers announces FDA clearance of syngo.via VB30 molecular imaging software
98% of online lung cancer screening materials fall short of national literacy recommendations
Inexpensive eye imaging method may help monitor Alzheimer’s progression
Ultrasounds can be the line between life and death in South Sudan
Satoshi Minoshima named president of SNMMI
Hitachi Healthcare Americas Unveils the Latest in Cardiovascular Ultrasound and Reporting at ASE 2018
MITA holds congressional briefing urging stronger medical device servicing, regulations
Novel PET, SPECT techniques help track, modify T cells for immunotherapy
Woman sues Illinois hospital claiming insufficient measures for brain CT necessitated abortion
Oregon hospital sued for $7M by patient 'too large' for MRI
At SNMMI 2018, Siemens Healthineers Announces FDA Clearance of New Molecular Imaging Functionalities
MR fingerprinting IDs neurological condition in epilepsy patients in 2.5 minutes
VR may advance accuracy of brain aneurysm diagnosis, neurosurgery
New York patient discharges gun in MRI room, charged with reckless endangerment
Rise of PET: 3 areas where nuclear imaging can boost patient-care
75% of US breast imaging facilities lack gender inclusivity training, transgender patient policies
SNMMI backs updated ASNC guidelines on SPECT MPI
Carestream taking orders for next generation mobile x-ray system at AHRA
CT, MRI determined her tumor was benign—but surgery revealed otherwise
New microscope system may image cancer progression, tumorous cells in real time
3 approaches for tackling salivary gland toxicity from PSMA radioligand therapy
Radiologist draft reports may significantly reduce report production time
Innovative robotic MRI system may improve neurosurgery for Parkinson's patients
Radiology departments lose $1M a year due to no-shows
Convolutional neural network reveals 'choices'—and why they were made—in classifying retinal images
20-year MRI study sheds light on neurological impact of stress in children, adolescents—amid US immigration debate
Beverly Hills radiologists sentenced to 10 years in patient referral kickback case
PET image spatial normalization method may reduce interpretation variability, boost Alzheimer’s research
Only 51% of men in UK have access to prostate cancer MRI
MIT-developed AI algorithm compares 3D images 1,000 times faster than standard techniques
MITA backs investigation into security of legacy medical devices, offers policy guidance
Video game brain: MRI shows similar results for gaming, drug addicts
New quantitative 3D imaging method could improve arthritis, joint care
More vitamin D could ‘significantly’ lower breast cancer risk
Is coronary CTA or stress echocardiography better for chest pain triage?
Data fatigue: Machine learning predicts post-echocardiography survival with EHR assistance
Trump issues tariffs on $50B in Chinese imports, including medical imaging devices
Ultrafast Doppler imaging can visualize vascular areas ‘uncharted’ by current angiography methods
Synthesized 2D mammography assesses breast density comparable to digital mammography
Most patients prefer cancer screenings—even when the risks top benefits
Study: Some MRI can do more harm than good for lower back pain
Researchers ID new subtype of prostate cancer
Is gadolinium harming animals in the ocean?
Brain MRI detects early signs of dementia in hypertensive patients
University of Kansas Health System unveils high-tech 3D fluoroscopy machines
Amyloid PET changes 25% of dementia diagnoses, decreases patient uncertainty
Expert: Private practices must ‘start small’ before thinking big when developing clinical informatics
The mystery of 'chemobrain' and why imaging isn't revealing all the clues
Novel radiation therapy method seeks to preserve sexual health
CT angiography paired with FFR can inform decisions for certain CAD patients
How an enterprise imaging blunder nearly cost an expert his job before it even began
Advanced CT imaging links smoking, diabetes to brain calcifications
Non-invasive MRI reveals kidney disease, cognitive impairment correlation in pediatric patients
2 studies find edited CRISPR cells may cause cancer
Oxygen-enhanced MRI may accurately map hypoxia in renal carcinoma patients, determine success of treatment
5 machine learning algorithms ID lymphedema among breast cancer patients
Are CT lung cancer screening trial markers incorrectly predicting mortality rates?
Radiologists find 13-button mouse useful for everyday tasks
UK researchers develop metal 'seed' to kill cancer cells with help from MRI
Researchers combine art, imaging to better understand the brain
3D-printing factory in Boston aims to turn CT, MRI into models of organs
ACR urges objectivity in USPSTF lung cancer screening research plan
Leading medical provider awarded prestigious European radiation safety ranking
Philips and Singapore Institute of Advanced Medicine Holdings open regional oncology center with advanced imaging solutions
CMS denies coverage for NaF PET exams leaving experts, imaging groups confused
ASCO 2018: How cardiac imaging, biomarkers could improve cancer patient care
MIPS metrics hurt general radiologists, favor large practices and subspecialties
Physicians prefer stress tests to angiography in states with malpractice caps
ACA medical device tax carries price tag of $665M
3D-printed model can be cheap, effective in surgical planning for hip condition
US personnel undergo brain MRIs at Penn after mysterious sonic attacks in China
fMRI reveals neurotransmitter imbalance, brain disconnectivity in autistic patients
Mark Cuban helped raise $7.5M for a biomagnetic imaging startup
Purdue’s new imaging method detects blood vessel disorders, brain injuries without contrasts
ASCO 2018: PET imaging may top CT in predicting therapy response in melanoma patients
What 3 leaders at SIIM18 learned from their informatics failures