February 2020

Researchers develop new PET tracer to diagnose Parkinson’s
Shine Medical Technologies announces plans to open new Mo-99 plant in Europe
Hospital discharge, quarantine process for COVID-19 patients ‘may need to be reevaluated’
'Unconventional' PET/CT imaging agent earns high marks for spotting tumors
Blood travels differently through women’s and men’s hearts, 4D MRI shows
How one radiology department is triaging coronavirus patients, protecting staff
Chest CT should be ‘primary’ screening tool to diagnose coronavirus, experts say
New stretchable, wearable coils deliver high-quality MRI scans
10-minute MRI beats 3D mammography for screening dense breasts
Radiologists agree on thyroid features using TI-RADS, with less-experienced experts leading the way
Radiology must avoid turning ‘blind eye’ to patient-centered prostate cancer outcomes
Women 75 and older don’t benefit from screening mammograms
Experts share 4 concerns with O-RADS recommendations
AI’s ‘extra set of eyes’ helps radiologists identify missed intracranial hemorrhage cases
PET, CT combine to shorten tuberculosis treatment times
CT detects coronavirus abnormalities before symptoms appear, reveals new clinical finding
Advanced imaging confirms cooling therapy targets brain’s core in newborns
Meditation alters brain connectivity in areas associated with emotion, MRI shows
Radiologists aren’t mentoring residents, and its pushing them away from the specialty
MRI predicts ‘frozen shoulder’ in rotator cuff tears
Radiology practice resumes mammography after prior suspension
RSNA attendance may be down at this year’s annual meeting
Chest CT yields higher sensitivity than lab testing standard for diagnosing coronavirus
Canon Medical Receives FDA Clearance for Aquilion ONE / PRISM Edition, Enabling Deep Learning Spectral Capabilities for Routine Use
Digital PET detects smaller cancerous lesions, produces images nuclear medicine experts prefer
Radiology nurses share how they're tackling patient anxiety prior to imaging
NIH awards $1.4M for radiology, oncology resident research initiative
Patients want a say in AI: 5 ways to help radiology get there
NorthStar’s new FDA approval means ‘immediate increase’ in Mo-99 production
Radiology tech leaders form ‘Ditch the Disk’ task force in push toward digital image sharing
Applying deep learning to PET/CT scans helps clinicians diagnose neurodegenerative disorders
Why radiologists must break from current teaching tactics and adopt the ‘look ahead’ approach
AI analyzes cardiac MRI blood flow to predict stroke, heart attack, death
ASTRO receives VA contract to develop cancer therapy quality measures
330-plus medical organizations urge Congress to reverse proposed $3B cut to NIH budget
MRI reveals brain volume abnormalities in schizophrenia, other mental illnesses
70% of burned out, depressed radiologists haven't sought help and don't plan to
ACR applauds equitable surprise medical billing legislation
FDA clears ‘world’s first’ portable, low-cost MRI following positive clinical research
New MR approach could revolutionize Alzheimer’s research, diagnosis
FDA approves International Isotopes’ I-131 therapeutic agent
Getting more eyes on mammograms bolsters cancer care—and they don’t need to be human, experts say
Highly touted Alzheimer’s drugs fail to slow cognitive decline
NIH division awards $2.5M for PET-based Alzheimer's research
How much structure do clinicians want in their musculoskeletal MRI reports?
‘Game changer’: MRI contrast agent targets new liver cancer biomarker
New AI-based ultrasound echo imaging software authorized by FDA
The new ‘normal’: Quality initiative brings clarity to radiology reporting
Radiologists feel they aren’t being heard by leadership—it’s leading to more burnout
UK researchers use holograms to train future interventional radiologists
How one institution is using PACS-based movies, GIFs to advance radiology education
Imaging tech CEO convicted after laundering millions, buying Maserati, diamond ring with company funds
No gadolinium required: New take on old MRI contrast shows positive results
Radiologists don't trust outside imaging exams, even with easier access
Imaging experts are critical to identifying coronavirus—here’s what to look for
Scientist awarded $250K for AI project slashing MRI read times
Brain PET research at critical ‘crossroads,' must move toward collaboration to advance
Is AI biting off more than it can chew in radiology?
AI rivals radiologists at classifying common hip arthritis—with a few caveats
Surgeon sues health system claiming forced in-network radiology referrals
Hospital’s limited transparency makes it ‘difficult if not impossible’ to estimate out-of-pocket imaging costs
ASRT’s largest-ever grant awarded for new heart imaging research