December 2019

RSNA announces effort to strengthen image sharing across radiology
California facility loses mammography accreditation following quality issues
Lawmakers sign permanent repeal of 2.3% medical device tax
MIT researchers create first laser ultrasound images of humans
The 10 most interesting Health Imaging stories of 2019
Researcher awarded $600K grant to study MRI-based ‘GPS maps’ for brain tumors
Radiologists call for government action amid glaring deficiencies across UK emergency imaging
MRI scans help researchers predict 10-year breast cancer recurrence
AI approach may lead to ‘on the fly’ risk scoring for heart attacks
‘One stop’ CT perfusion requires less contrast, radiation dose than CCTA
CT helps spot patients with potential lead extraction risks
AI reads mammograms to better predict breast cancer risk
Radiology practice suspends mammography exams after FDA review
PET/CT roots out early lung cancer subtypes, may help personalize treatment
Congress moves to permanently repeal medical device tax
Machine learning’s success may depend on addressing 'gray areas' of cancer diagnosis
Sectra announces imaging contract with BJC HealthCare in the US
Referring clinicians follow second opinion radiology reports about half the time
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center names new radiology chair
Call triage assistants may eliminate stressors that contribute to radiology trainee burnout
Molecular imaging approach advances personalized cancer therapy treatment
Many can’t understand online breast density information—will that hurt notification legislation?
Senate confirms Stephen Hahn to lead FDA
6 takeaways for radiologists from the past decade of breast cancer-related malpractice lawsuits
Imaging innovators recognized, awarded at RSNA 2019
Improperly delayed, cancelled imaging exams put many VA members at risk, report shows
AI, brain MRI combine to improve detection of ADHD
How one Canadian health center reduced inappropriate MRI knee exams
AI reads digital pathology slides to help improve cancer outcomes
ASTRO releases new radiation therapy guidelines to treat skin cancers
FDA announces public workshop on AI in radiology
Department of Defense approves DBT screening for TRICARE beneficiaries
Meditation increases blood flow in the heart, PET scans show
MRI-guided thrombolysis can save $20K in downstream costs in certain stroke patients
Aided by AI, alternative imaging finds colorectal cancer at 100% clip
Permanent hair dye may increase breast cancer risk by up to 60% in black women
Radiologists must take a data-driven approach to discuss gadolinium, mitigate liability risk
RSNA names new leaders to its board of directors
RSNA 2019: Enterprise imaging a work in progress for the foreseeable future
E-scooter study finds more injuries in CT scans and x-rays
RSNA 2019: Patient-centered care means radiology must make reports more accessible
RSNA 2019: Focused ultrasound may open pathway for treating Alzheimer’s
RSNA 2019: Dr. Vijay Rao on why hospital radiology departments must grow to compete
AI predicts patients' future healthcare costs from chest x-rays
RSNA names winners of intracranial hemorrhage AI challenge
More frequent breast cancer screenings catch disease earlier
RSNA 2019: A revised perspective is central to a new era of patient-centered radiology