January 2020

CT reveals improved lung function following weight-loss surgery
Advanced imaging, genomic analysis may change the way we treat cancer patients
RSNA publishes new coronavirus CT case study
FDA approves PET tracer trial testing ability to diagnose multiple sclerosis
90 second scan analyzes emergency department chest pain
NELSON trial confirms overwhelming benefits of CT lung cancer screening
Perfusion CT safely diagnoses early brain death in TBI patients—but may help save others
Abnormal findings affirm radiologists' key role in EVALI fight
Chest radiography aids diagnosis of coronavirus cluster in Vietnam
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative pledges $1.3M toward biomedical imaging research
What MRI and 100 years of horror movies can teach us about our brains
New AAA findings suggest follow-up imaging protocols may need updating
‘Time to act is now’: Chinese researchers confirm abnormal chest CT findings in first coronavirus patients
Radiologist dodges malpractice suit, attorney must pay $1.2M for mishandling case
New research validates O-RADS for reporting ovarian, uterine masses
Sex, money and food: fMRI reveals how the brain processes rewards
AI reads images in milliseconds—bringing low-cost malaria detection to resource-strapped areas
Risk-based imaging most cost-effective approach in children with potential appendicitis
Army physician first radiologist to receive award for military leadership, academic achievements
Combining top CT stroke analyzers accurately predicts thrombectomy outcomes
Experts urge radiology to be more cognizant of image resolution’s impact on AI
PET/MRI spots breast cancer biomarkers for risk-based screening methods
Explainable deep learning predicts pulmonary blood flow from x-rays
New framework pushes radiology toward fully automated triage system for thyroid cancer
Man vs. machine: Human CDS reduces inappropriate imaging, cuts costs
Seconds spent interpreting CT scans results in $2M settlement to widow
ACR: Risk of administering CT contrast in patients with kidney disease ‘has been overstated’
Radiology technologists ‘poised’ to embrace, supervise upcoming AI era
How one institution successfully introduced BT-RADS to radiologists
Virtual reality can take the stress out of breast cancer treatment
Chuck Norris’ gadolinium lawsuit against Bracco dismissed
‘Gamification’ of imaging education reduces errors, boosts radiologists’ confidence
AI turns low-quality brain scans into ‘super resolution’ MRIs
NIH awards $725K grant to detect neonatal brain injury using photoacoustic imaging
21st century PACS: 4 ways blockchain could change the radiology landscape
Hospitals beginning to shift away from patient shielding during x-ray exams
Most radiologists have moved toward peer learning, but many want more standardization
CTA is a cost-conscious approach to improve outcomes in minor stroke patients
Nearly half of radiologists report feeling burned out, higher than the average physician
Billions of images left vulnerable online due to unsecured PACS
PET imaging reveals weakened brain connections in schizophrenia patients
FDA clears AI solution to help detect stroke on CTA scans
Half of radiologists are happy outside of the office, similar to most physicians
Researchers create first 3D image of heart RNA structure
Limiting clinical disagreements key to reducing variability in CT measurements
Group publishes new stress echo guidelines for ischemic heart disease
‘The AI is simply outstanding’: Algorithm spots prostate cancer similarly to expert pathologists
Radial 3D approach improves quality of head and neck images
Quality assurance sessions have limited impact on cancer detection, but help educate technologists
US waives ban on uranium exports used to produce Mo-99
Machine learning screens for obstructive CAD, reduces unnecessary imaging
Woman sues troubled radiology practice over mammography quality issues
Medical societies release AUC ratings for imaging congenital heart disease patients
Hybrid communication tool relieves radiologist burnout while cutting costs
System combining laser imaging, AI may make cancer operations safer and more effective
PET tracer can help fight heart attacks earlier in the process
CDS improves diagnostic imaging yield for evaluating pulmonary embolism
Clinicians follow musculoskeletal MRI reports less often when further imaging is recommended
Proton therapy reduces risk of severe side effects in cancer patients compared to radiation
Hospital notifies patients of malware attack on digital imaging server
Tau PET imaging beats amyloid-based approach in battle against Alzheimer’s
Google’s AI system rivals radiologists at detecting breast cancer
FDA approves PET imaging agent to fight Parkinson’s