November 2021

70% of 'ministroke' patients discharged from ED with incomplete imaging never receive follow-up
Arterys and iCAD join forces to roll out breast health AI solutions worldwide
Prenatal MRI reveals ‘major’ brain differences among unborn babies exposed to alcohol
Intelerad Unveils New Cloud-Native Disaster Recovery Solution at RSNA 2021
Radiologists discover ‘startling’ disparities between commercial, Medicare imaging prices
RSNA21: Referring providers receive radiology reports 35 minutes faster under structured framework
New imaging guidance for patients on common blood thinners who have suffered a head injury
FDA approves new fluorescent imaging agent capable of identifying ovarian cancer
CT scans reveal link between low skeletal muscle mass and coronary atherosclerosis
RSNA21: Patient access to imaging doesn’t overburden radiologists—many see it as key to transparency
Aidoc unveils first-of-its kind operating system for using AI across vendors, subspecialties
Hyperfine gains FDA clearance for deep learning-based image reconstruction tool
Cancer screenings still lagging after 82% drop during COVID-19 peak
AI performs well when detecting intracranial hemorrhage on brain CT, but further research is ‘critical’
ACR wants the FDA to enhance artificial intelligence device transparency: 4 suggestions
RSNA announces winners of its brain tumor AI challenge
65% of radiologists suffer 'computer vision syndrome,' prompting researchers to call for action
64% of radiologists have been named in malpractice lawsuits—top 10 among specialties
Siemens wins FDA clearance for ‘smart’ mammography workflow software
Radiologist-delivered cooled ablation procedure offers long-term pain relief for knee replacement patients
Radiology Health Equity Coalition urges others to join and address ‘jarring’ imaging disparities
Radiologists describe their experiences with sexual harassment in the workplace and call for change
Breach hits radiology practice, exposing sensitive data of more than 500,000 patients
FDA clears ‘groundbreaking’ neuroimaging platform for analyzing brain MRI scans
Radiology experts propose new framework to capture true value of diagnostic imaging
Deep learning image reconstruction decreases radiation dose 43% on coronary CTA scans
80% of program directors support virtual radiology residency interviews, but the future is still up for debate
NorthStar will buy accelerator to produce ‘highly limited’ cancer radioisotope
Radiologists often misreport common adenomyosis when not briefed beforehand
New AI software a low-cost, efficient option for coronary artery calcium scoring
Patients prefer spiral breast CT over digital mammography—and diagnostic results are comparable
ACR joins prominent health groups to launch national Alzheimer’s registry
Carolyn Meltzer named med school dean, new imaging chief and more leadership news
Despite concerns, PACS-embedded AI does not inflate radiologists’ interpretation times
ACR committee proposes new term for symptoms associated with gadolinium exposure
Philips wins FDA clearance for new suite of ultrasound tools measuring liver health
83% of radiologists have suffered ‘imposter syndrome’—a precursor to burnout
42% of breastfeeding radiologists cite an unsupportive work culture: 4 steps toward change
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative grants more than $5M to advance imaging technologies worldwide
New scoring system spots patients at risk of contrast-associated kidney injury
Lunit receives FDA clearance for AI software that triages urgent chest X-rays
5 things radiologists should know before choosing an at-home display
CT-based AI could be game changer for radiologists assessing invasive, noninvasive cancers
Radiology-pathology meetings lead to quicker definitive diagnoses in discordant biopsy cases
Low-dose CT scans just as accurate as standard for diagnosing appendicitis
Radiologist allegedly lied to gain helicopter rescue off continent’s tallest mountain
Radiologists must be aware of key CT findings in patients with 'devastating' COVID complication
Radiologists launching new study assessing ‘one stop shop’ cardiac myocardial CT perfusion imaging
Physicians performing fluoroscopy-guided procedures exposed to 3 times more radiation than colleagues
Nearly one-third of interventional radiologists aren’t formally discussing adverse events
Radiologist burnout: 5 key causes and possible solutions
AI assists rookie ED physicians with chest X-ray interpretations when radiologists are unavailable
Siemens, UCSF ‘pioneering’ first-ever green radiology services with new partnership
Radiology department utilizes Facebook algorithm to anticipate future CT, MRI volumes
HeartVista's one-click MRI software receives FDA clearance
X-ray markers may skew AI's ability to interpret extremity radiographs
Noncontrast CT a cost-friendly alternative to select late-stroke patients for thrombectomy
Monthly MRIs inform early treatment for patients with metastatic melanoma
Female radiologists less likely to commit diagnostic imaging errors than men
Can technologists’ alerts help radiologists detect breast cancer on mammograms?
Female radiology leaders offer 6 tips for navigating parental leave
New intravascular ultrasound study reveals ‘clear opportunity’ to help millions
Providers ordering diagnostic rather than screening CT may push patients out of LCS programs
Additional spinal imaging prior to total hip replacement proves cost-effective long term
Long-COVID patients show no brain dysfunction on PET scans, suggesting fatigue as main culprit
Common blind spots and errors on neck imaging: 6 tips for radiologists
While promising, machine learning still misses 20% of cancers on breast MRIs, analysis shows
Warming up CT contrast agents raises radiology department costs and few clinical benefits
After nearly decade-long journey, CMS retires coverage barriers for non-oncologic PET scans
New treatment bolsters outcomes for advanced CAD patients, toppling angiography
DBT plus synthesized mammography drops patients’ dosage without losing imaging quality
Emergency radiology errors tied to adverse outcomes among patients readmitted for repeat imaging
PACS communication tool spots opportunities for radiologists, technologists to enhance patient care
AI spots difficult-to-detect structural joint changes on X-ray exams
Radiologists show higher discrepancy rates when reading advanced exams aligned with their subspecialty
RSNA names board members; Sectra chief’s new role and more radiology leadership news
Prostate cancer grading and quantification is significantly more accurate with AI-assisted platform
Detection system outperforms radiologists at spotting chest pathologies on standard X-rays
Nuclear medicine leader says patient-first imaging providers must keep close eye on quality
FDA issues serious recall for neurosurgery device often used alongside medical imaging
Widely available CT test opens new treatment door for patients with severe stroke
AI combining contrast-enhanced and non-contrast CT accurately identifies brain metastases
Performing serial MRIs in young patients with hemophilia may spot early joint damage
New PET/CMR imaging agent accurately illuminates life-threatening blood clots
Radiologists must embrace low-field MRI or ‘we will be in trouble,’ expert says
Cooperation during pediatric MRIs improves with parental participation, study shows