July 2020

Imaging accreditation org RadSite announces new CMO, and other recent radiology job changes
Biopharmaceutical firm AC Immune wins funding for ‘game-changing’ Parkinson’s PET agent
Is reopening schools safe? Doctors warn of new ‘paradigm shift’ in COVID-19’s impact on children
‘Why not change the world?’: Grant will fast-track AI tools for screening high-risk COVID cases
Female smokers four times more likely to suffer brain aneurysm than nonsmokers
COVID-19 patients with neurological symptoms warrant ‘prompt workup’ for stroke
RSNA awarded federal grant to create radiology training hub in Africa
Researchers move closer to a blood test for Alzheimer’s, replacing costly PET scans
DBT doesn’t benefit subset of women facing higher breast cancer risk, poorest mammography outcomes
‘Revolutionary’ AI-powered digital pathology algorithm customizes cancer care.
Cardiovascular injuries linger in recovered COVID-19 patients, MRI study shows
The Path to Digital Pathology: Learning from Hospital for Special Surgery’s Journey
Imaging group applauds legislation granting Tricare beneficiaries permanent DBT coverage
Pandemic-related volume dips may have ‘dire’ consequences for radiology trainees, particularly IR students
NIH awards $15M grant for brain imaging, additional research into lupus
AI assesses cervical cancer disease spread, potentially sparing patients unnecessary surgery
AI-based lung infection score triages COVID-19 patients, predicts near-term needs
Walmart eyes imaging, primary care expansion with new health centers
New CT technique slashes radiation exposure while retaining image quality
Lifelong thinking skills create ‘cognitive reserve’ protection against Alzheimer’s-related brain changes
Top imaging groups warn delayed screenings could cause ‘second healthcare crisis’
Adding ancillary MRI features to LI-RADS treatment algorithm improves HCC care
First patients receive new PET tracer; Canadian orgs sign isotope deal, and more molecular imaging updates
‘World’s smallest’ imaging device has large implications for cardio care
Advanced MRI mapping spots traces of gadolinium in the brain invisible during conventional scanning
Molecular imaging pioneer, beloved radiologist passes away
New imaging guidelines for clinicians, radiologists diagnosing acute aortic syndrome
Cancer-inspired radiotherapeutic approach has potential as COVID-19 treatment
DBT offers most accurate tumor measurements among breast imaging approaches
Imaging backlog, lack of radiology resources creating ‘perfect storm’ for hospitals
COVID-19 brain abnormalities on MRI in patients with neurological symptoms
Chest x-rays reveal more severe COVID-19 infections in minority groups
Doctors at odds over low-dose radiation treatment in COVID-19 patients
MRI detects heart failure risk in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy
Radiology professor receives $1.9M NIH grant for advanced MRI-based asthma study
Will the pandemic push point-of-care ultrasound to replace the stethoscope?
Most countries face nuclear imaging supply issues, and COVID-19 has only exacerbated the problem
UC Irvine receives $14.4M NIH grant for Alzheimer’s research
VA clinicians order fewer inappropriate MRIs for lower back pain compared to most
SNMMI taps new nuclear medicine experts to lead its technologist section
Cardiac CT can screen for osteoporosis with little change to radiology workflows
First in-human study proves PET tracer safe, effective for imaging aggressive brain tumors
New PET/MRI method spots chronic pain points, alters more than half of management plans
SNMMI elects new president, other leadership positions during annual meeting
3 strategic tips for radiology practices to emerge stronger from the pandemic
'Huge improvement': Redesigned cochlear implant allows safe, comfortable MRI in children
Radiology department IDs costly errors outside of interventional complications with new system
ACR: Congress should include delay of ‘controversial’ USPSTF breast cancer screening in final funding bill
Revamped community health center payment model drops imaging use by 42%
Gadolinium debate rages on, with radiologist questioning recent GBCA liability guidance
Major healthcare providers in Israel choose Sectra’s digital pathology solution for full-scale primary diagnostics
The top screening approach for childhood breast cancer survivors treated with radiation
Advanced AI spots urgent hip fractures, with potential for emergency radiology triage
USPSTF expands CT lung cancer screening guidelines to include more high-risk individuals
New tau PET tracer a powerful diagnostic tool for rare, fatal brain disease
RapidAI receives ‘groundbreaking’ FDA clearance for its neuroimaging stroke platform
‘Time has come’ to utilize low-dose radiation in fight against COVID-19
Unresponsive COVID-19 patients have a better neurological prognosis than expected
Peer-reviewed studies shared identical images, raising concerns over Chinese ‘paper mills’
Radiologists should keep patients’ best interests in mind to mitigate gadolinium liability risk
Cloud-based imaging spinoff inHeart raises $4.2M for AI-based heart arrhythmia solution
Experience matters: Early career radiology residents struggle with complex CT interpretations when fatigued
Industry lobbyists urge lawmakers to include imaging tech in national stockpile: 5 recommendations for the next pandemic
3D ultrasound accurately measures blood flow: ‘Matter of time before it reaches the clinic’
Radiomics model IDs early-stage lung cancer patients who may need aggressive treatment
COVID-19 prep: Remote reading program leads to 140% boost in reporting productivity