November 2018

Radiologist pinpoints where cardiac 3D imaging needs improvement
Mednax announces its launching a radiology AI incubator
MRI ‘elastic’ imaging agent requires less contrast medium
RSNA 2018: 4 ways radiology departments are preparing for big data
New ghost imaging technique produces cheaper 3D x-rays, less radiation
Ultrasound detects more Zika-related brain injuries in infants than MRI
RSNA 2018: Cryoablation shows early effectiveness for low-risk breast cancer treatment
Amazon releases AI language processing service for patient records, radiology reports
Young football players at risk of brain nerve fiber damage
fMRI reveals video game addiction in men increases impulsivity
Novel imaging method measures iron minerals in the living brain
New Intel-Based Artificial Intelligence Imaging Solution to Accelerate Critical Patient Diagnoses
CT analysis before percutaneous PVI aids heart disease patients
Middle-aged adults with lung disease may face increased dementia risk
RSNA 2018: Mammography at 30 may benefit certain women
Valerie Jackson named president of RSNA
Carestream Spotlights Newest Healthcare IT, Medical Imaging Technology at World’s Largest Radiology Conference
New Zealand boxing promotor now requires MRIs before matches
RSNA elects Jeffrey Klein to board of directors at annual meeting
RSNA 2018: How AI can help, but also hack into medical imaging
RSNA 2018: CT-guided treatment aids back pain, sciatica patients
FDA to modernize, finalize 510(k) clearance pathway for medical devices
Morbidity and mortality conferences increase adverse event reporting in IR departments
Ambra Health and Google Cloud Collaborate to Advance Healthcare Research with Anonymized Medical Imaging Data
NYU releases open-source MRI dataset as part of Facebook collaboration
Siemens Healthineers mammography reading software planned to include AI-based decision support
Siemens Healthineers unveils multix impact to expand access to high-auality digital x-ray imaging
Playing youth football may alter brain development
Stanford researchers find AI may reduce gadolinium dose in MRI scans
RSNA 2018: Radiologists must use AI to create their future
fMRI-based brain study reveals substance abuse ‘hot spots’
Chest x-ray AI similar, but quicker than radiologists at detecting diseases
AI may help radiologists interpret screening mammography without added reading time
Brain MRI scans can help predict dementia
Are radiology trainees adequately educated on imaging appropriateness, safety?
3D MRI comparable to 2D for diagnosing meniscal knee injuries
Screening mammography should continue after age 75
3D images from total-body scanner to be presented at RSNA 2018
Predictive model may reduce overtreatment of ground glass nodules
Philips launches IntelliSpace Discovery* Research platform at RSNA to support the development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence assets in radiology
Machine learning method helps radiologists diagnose uterine cancer
Report: 5 key ways to maximize cancer screening
Shoulder 'brightness' on ultrasound predicts diabetes with 90% accuracy
ACR releases 2018 digital mammography quality control manual
New subscription service replaces blood tests, biopsies with MRIs
‘Red Journal’ special issue will highlight imaging’s role in radiation oncology
Photoacoustic imaging detects early-stage ovarian cancer
Researchers examine patient disparities, utilization of Fluciclovine-PET imaging
NIH awards $1.8M to husband-and-wife duo to evaluate advanced breast radiation therapy technique
MR spectroscopy predicts brain damage in newborns 2 years before symptoms
NFL hands out $35M in grants for brain injury research
SNMMI: Mo-99 shortage may end soon
VIDA preview Lungprintä, an AI-powered lung imaging analytics solution launching at RSNA 2018
Daniel Kelsey named CEO of AHRA
Women are underrepresented in nuclear medicine, especially in leadership positions
Canada startup’s portable x-ray may replace lung cancer CT scans
NHS announces major overhaul of cancer screening programs amid recent issues
Radiomics, AI fall short of radiologists in breast lesion classification on MRI
Targeted radiation may help children with chemo-resistant liver cancer
5-minute neck ultrasound predicts risk of dementia before symptoms emerge
Texas radiology tech finds true calling as tattoo artist
Mammogram news coverage emphasizes controversy, negatively affects women’s decisions 
Fluoroscopy, CT-guided method to fix pelvic fractures reduces opioid use
NIH multimodal retina imaging could help detect diseases earlier
Simulation training boosts radiology trainee confidence managing adverse contrast reactions
Stanford researchers find more data isn’t better when training AI to classify chest x-rays
Ex Facebook, Google exec’s imaging startup tests portable imaging devices more affordable than MRI
Carestream Showcases Latest Multimedia Reporting Advances at RSNA
New trial may allow CMAs to perform echocardiograms with AI-guided ultrasound
How a miniaturized pipe organ could improve ultrasound images
Ultrasound finds simple cysts not associated with ovarian cancer risk
CDS tool improves reader diagnosis of bladder cancer response to treatment
5 researchers awarded 2018 Canon Medical Systems, RSNA grants for imaging, AI projects
Updated cholesterol guidelines criticized for coronary artery CT scan recommendation
ASTRO concerned about mandatory participation in forthcoming radiation oncology APM
Radiologist takes action after NRA tweets doctors 'to stay in their lane' on gun control
Montana hospital settles lawsuit alleging radiology fraud
Early, annual mammograms drive reductions in breast cancer mortalities, study finds
Wales’ radiology services will need help, despite improvements
Researcher awarded $40K grant for PET/MRI sarcoma research
3 strategies to combat radiology’s high-deductible health plan problem
AI estimates full-dose PET images from low-dose scans
AI software for detecting brain bleeds receives FDA approval
Australian university hopes digital pathology method can address pathologist shortage
Focused ultrasound method releases drugs millimeters from targeted brain areas
56K angina patients in UK denied CTs in 2017 due to radiologist shortage
Missouri reactor establishes only domestic supply of I-131 radioisotope
Survey: Nearly 50% of US patients feel anxious about undergoing imaging procedures
Beatboxers, real-time MRI make a rhythmic duo
Steve Ferrara loses race to become first radiologist elected to Congress
Researches identify features least-sensitive to PET system variations
Deep learning improves detection of polyps during colonoscopy
AI performs poorly when tested on data from multiple health systems
Wikipedia articles, images may improve radiology resources for patients
Lung cancer missed on CT prompts $10M lawsuit against U.S. government
Imperial College London to open new medical imaging, AI research center
People with patient portal experience less willing to wait for imaging results
Highly-reimbursed cardiologists receive greatest Medicare payments from imaging
Adult-focused radiologists can diagnose pediatric appendicitis with MRI
Harvard researchers’ novel molecular imaging technique creates brain 'cellular atlas'