December 2021

Novel X-ray tool offers in-depth look at heart damage caused by severe COVID-19
Free-text radiology reports hold clues for managing incidental pancreatic lesions
Gadolinium-based contrast agents are safe, even at higher doses, new research suggests
Multi-organ focused-ultrasound fails to reduce hospital stays for patients with a cardiopulmonary diagnosis
AI helps radiologists and non-specialists detect fractures on X-rays, but experts remain dubious
MRI accurately detects and reveals characteristics of serous borderline ovarian tumors
3 ways Vanderbilt's radiology department is laying the groundwork to address health disparities
MRI should be a standard diagnostic tool for fetuses with known congenital heart disease
FDA approves Telix’s prostate cancer imaging product, improving access to PSMA-PET
'Simply not replicable': Radiologists superior to AI despite prophecies that robots would replace them
FDA greenlights AI software that helps diagnose breast and thyroid cancers
‘Time is now’: Stakeholders must take action to curtail low-value imaging, other services
MRI detects 67% of lymph node metastases in patients with prostate cancer, research shows
Dartmouth-Hitchcock's YouTube project earns high marks from radiology residency interview candidates
Ultrasound alone detects 92% of breast cancers recalled on DBT exams
Patient survival odds climb when interventional radiology teams are included in primary trauma surveys
Radiologists say time has come for institutions to take action against burnout: 5 tips
US LI-RADS scores could benchmark quality standards for sonographers screening patients for liver cancer
Conventional radiography superior to MRI for certain spinal imaging, new research shows
New research highlights imaging features radiologists should look out for in breakthrough COVID cases
Deep learning rivals fellowship-trained radiologists at segmenting breast cancers on MRI
Administering Diltiazem before CCTA could improve image quality for heart transplant patients
Staged cyberattack altering mammography images deceives both AI and radiologists
Stand-alone AI can reduce radiologists’ screening mammography workloads by 90%
Guerbet, Bracco partner on new lower dose gadolinium contrast agent for MRI scans
First clinical photon-counting CT tops past 50 years of technology, with ‘striking’ improvements
4 strategies to improve communication between radiologists and technologists that will optimize workflow
Machine learning uses MRI to predict lymphovascular invasion in breast cancer patients
PSMA PET/CT better detects prostate cancer spread, long-term outcomes over conventional imaging
Subjectivity remains a challenge among radiologists using BI-RADS 5 for breast density
Advanced MRI technique significantly improves radiologists’ ability to image the pancreas
Advanced 3D imaging uncovers insights about prostate cancer aggressiveness
Strain elastography proven superior to shear wave for assessing breast mass stiffness
AI-MRI combo predicts dementia with 94% accuracy in patients with memory loss
Top ultrasound institute’s new statement takes clear stance on disinfecting practices
Allowing patients to self-schedule mammograms frees up providers for other tasks, Mayo study shows
Digital breast tomosynthesis outperforms DM at detecting malignancy in developing asymmetries
MRI study brings scientists closer to diagnosing CTE in living patients
RSNA partners with RadSite on FDG-PET/CT biomarker pilot program
‘One-stop shop’ CT protocol boosts definitive diagnostic rates in patients with acute chest pain
Female radiologists earn nearly $1M less than males during a 40-year career
Multi-slice knee MRI technique saves time without sacrificing quality
Do MIS-C abdominal symptoms resolve? New research tracks follow-up ultrasound findings
Texas A&M University to lead isotope R&D trainee program with $2 million grant
Freely available algorithms ID venous thromboembolsims from radiology reports
CT images of thoracic muscles hold prognostic value for elderly ICU patients, research reveals
ACR seeking changes to CMS proposal that would expand eligibility for CT lung cancer screening
Body CT scans detect infection areas among ICU patients with sepsis
Breast reconstruction may cause inaccurate cardiac imaging results
Radiologists prefer MRI over ultrasound for pregnant women with suspected appendicitis
Artificial intelligence could pinpoint success of rectal cancer treatment based on routine MRI
Radiology research publications see marked increase thanks to resident-managed peer mentor program
RSNA21: Two-thirds of states did not prioritize vulnerable cancer patients during initial COVID vaccine rollout
RSNA21: Deep learning automatically labels coronary arteries to produce structured CCTA reports
New CT protocol uses scout images to expedite stroke patients' path to MRI
Subspecialty radiologists disagree with non-specialists’ incidental nodule guidance in 38% of cases
‘Important step forward’: Automated echo scores vary less than sonographers’ measurements
INFINITT Stands out as a Leader in Cloud-based Imaging: New KLAS Report: ‘Imaging in the Cloud 2021’
New machine learning model double-checks its own work for unpredictability on breast cancer imaging
Some states have 25% fewer radiologists than Medicare patients, illustrating nationwide trend
Mentorship 'crucial' for interventional radiologist trainees to overcome research obstacles