April 2022

CT colonography screening remains widely underutilized
Absolute counts of imaging studies have doubled since 2004
AI model could open doors for greater access to obstetric ultrasound
Are video radiology reports the wave of the future?
Key lessons from pandemic-era virtual education for med students
Experts suggest new follow-up imaging protocols for vaccine-related lymphadenopathy
Stratifying patients by risk of poor outcomes could reduce overtreatment of lung cancer
Stroke care still lags among certain Medicare populations
AI spots pancreatic cancer in its earliest stages
Machine learning model quickly and accurately predicts outcomes for TBI patients
New MRI technique helps physicians ID multiple sclerosis lesions
Metastatic breast cancer survival rates are up in Medicaid expansion states
CT scans find prone position increases lung recruitment for COVID-19 patients
Maternal social disadvantages linked with reduction in baby brain volumes at birth
O-RADS externally validated for differentiating between benign and malignant ovarian lesions
Off-label use of WEB device effective for sidewall aneurysms
AI-based mammo screening protocol reduces radiologist workload by 62%
Radiology departments are adapting to offer inclusive environments for transgender individuals
CMS coverage decision for Alzheimer's drug, related PET scans sparks concern in imaging community
Explainable AI model accurately auto-labels chest X-rays from open access datasets
Experts highlight 'suboptimal' rates of CMS-required shared decision making encounters prior to LDCT
Significant disparities exist in utilization of self-scheduling radiology exams, research shows
Memory complaints associated with structural brain abnormalities and increased dementia risk
Experts evaluate new consensus recommendations involving rare cancer on CT
Survey results reveal what influences medical students to choose radiology as a specialty
FDG PET/CT radiomics distinguishes between vaccine-related or metastatic breast cancer lymphadenopathy
WHO issues updated brief 'to spark an overdue cultural change in medical imaging'
Algorithm performs at expert level when distinguishing between benign and malignant ovarian tumors
Pre-treatment chest CT features can predict overall survival in lung cancer patients
DBT-based radiomics nomogram predicts lymphovascular invasion in breast cancer patients
Study links MRI findings with mental health disorders
Risks of stroke and heart attack increase with larger thoracic aortic diameter, research shows
New mobile low-field MRI scanner inches closer to increasing imaging access in rural communities
Better neuroimaging guidelines could save practices millions, research shows
Lack of diverse datasets in AI research puts patients at risk, experts suggest
Combination therapy that includes new radionuclide proves effective for metastatic prostate cancer
'Surprising' decline in annual screening among breast cancer survivors has experts concerned
MRI/PET scans link brainstem atrophy to dementia symptoms
Men treated for prostate cancer have increased fracture risk, yet few complete DXA screening
Researchers cite safety concerns after uncovering 'harmful behavior' of fracture-detecting AI model
Researchers use MRI scans to develop a growth chart specific to the human brain
Patient-reported risk factors increase unnecessary testing before contrast-enhanced CT
Even low levels of prenatal alcohol exposure affect brain development, MRI scans show
Patients' T-shirt size an accurate measurement for CT dose reference levels
Vaping and smoking have opposite physiologic effects on the lungs, MRI scans show
Experts call for more structured reporting after study reveals wide variances in radiologist reads
Mobile prostate cancer screening unit hits the streets of NYC
MRI scans pinpoint root of lingering concussion symptoms
AI predicts COVID prognosis at near-expert level using CT scoring system
Individualized communications increase colorectal cancer screening completion
MRI findings associated with poor thrombectomy outcomes after stroke
Joint replacements significantly increase radiation exposure to interventionalists