April 2021

Radiology group asks lung cancer screening centers for help persuading insurers to update exam coverage
Radiologists, sonographers achieve identical outcomes using first-line ultrasound for appendicitis
Advanced MRI uncovers neurological insights in patients with Down syndrome
Death of a woman who suffered allergic reaction to CT contrast prompts inquiry
Doctors stuck at imaging crossroads have new tool to guide CAD decision-making
Interventional radiologists leading fewer kidney stone removal procedures
Radiology improvement program yields $42M in potential revenue gains
Automated tool can help radiologists avoid overlooking wrist fractures on X-ray exams
Researchers develop a ‘significant breakthrough’ in magnetic resonance imaging
ACR launches new digital radiography pilot to standardize radiation dose variation in chest exams
COVID-19 vaccine-related imaging tracer uptake may appear weeks after previously thought
New advanced PET approach helps surgeons stop epileptic seizures
ACR strengthens focus on AI development through new collaboration with the National Cancer Institute
Radiologists can safely revise post-procedural approach to CT-guided lung biopsies
Heavily consolidated radiology publishing market may give a few key players unequal power
FDA greenlights clinical trials testing novel MRI contrast agent for prostate cancer
Most radiologists using AI favor ‘home-grown’ algorithms over commercially available tools
Nuclear medicine groups announce new registry to bolster prostate cancer imaging with SPECT
New low-cost ultrasound training tool helps clinicians deliver common joint treatment
6 tips for radiologist-owned practices to step-up their customer service in the value-based era
AI tackles ‘very, very complex’ problem—triaging MRI abnormalities
Medical imaging isotope producer Shine finalizes merger with fusion technology specialist
Standardized tumor reporting may ensure busy radiologists are front and center during cancer care
Two new molecular imaging and therapy trials are underway
Fujifilm ventures deeper into digital pathology with new partnership
CT reveals HIV patients living with higher levels of dangerous coronary plaque
FDA adjusts policy for radiology software—ditching PACS for MIMPS
American Roentgen Ray Society names new president during annual meeting
ACR awards cancer institute national accreditation to perform PET/CT imaging
Ziehm Imaging Americas and Carestream Announce Partnership To Distribute the Ziehm Vision RFD
Patients still waiting for clearer radiology reports, particularly when it comes to MRI exams
CT-directed strategy boosts IVC filter retrieval rates to 99% among trauma patients
Swedish healthcare region replaces IT solution to improve medicalimage management—selects Sectra
New imaging agent for chronic diseases earns praise following first in-human trial
Radiologists suffered 3% salary dip during pandemic, with overall physician pay holding steady
HHS rejects proposal weakening AI oversight that radvocates labeled ‘extraordinarily concerning’
New PET agent may ‘revolutionize’ diagnostic workup for numerous diseases
How one radiology department leveraged a semi-automated workflow to solve its ‘plain film problem’
Routine lung cancer screening presents new opportunity to predict CVD mortality
Radiology provider stands up to Cigna in lawsuit over $400K in denied COVID-19 services
PACS problems: Training, complexity, performance hindering average users’ daily workflow
Neuroimaging experts win $3M grant to explore mental illness with 4D brain scanning
Routine brain imaging should be considered in patients with advanced kidney cancer
Who will be liable in the coming AI age? 4 things for radiologists to know
3 recent FDA clearances for the clinical imaging world
ACR launches national imaging registry with big plans to transform radiology research
8 tips to help radiologists communicate with patients and physicians
AI pinpoints 3 multiple sclerosis subtypes using thousands of brain MRI scans
Many women willing to pay more for screening MRI, particularly those with dense breasts
Radiologists’ public service message underscores need to educate patients on COVID-19 vaccine side effects
ABR’s new committee members, Walmart Health executive resigns, and more radiology leadership news
ACR, others call on nation’s largest private insurers to update lung cancer screening policies
A new career to help radiologists manage imaging data growth: the medical image analyst
Privately held startup focused on wireless interventional radiology tech announces launch
Routine chest CT exams contain valuable insights into COPD mortality risks
Combined imaging technique pushes field closer to standard 5-minute knee MRI exams
DBT drops interval breast cancer rates—can it eventually replace digital mammography?
Amid COVID-19 vaccine rollout, providers may slowly resume ventilation/perfusion lung scans
Media coverage highlights benefits and overlooks harms of mammography, JAMA authors say
Algorithm’s ‘unexpected’ weakness raises larger concerns about AI’s potential in broader populations
CT data shows high rates of emphysema among marijuana users
Asking these 4 questions can help molecular imaging experts spot breakthrough AI tools
Nanox earns FDA clearance for its novel digital X-ray machine
Fast breast MRI ready for clinical use following shorter read times, accurate cancer detection
New guide helps clinicians better diagnose coronary artery disease using PET myocardial blood flow
Radiology, other multispecialty groups urge caution with GBCAs during interventional pain procedures