Researchers used a single SPECT/CT scan performed post-therapy to estimate how much radiation a patient’s tumor and at-risk organs will absorb.

The idea came about after a sonographer at Johns Hopkins wondered if the technology could be used to create a model for a blind mother.

The ACR and MITA both strongly support the proposal to lower screening age and smoking history requirements, but say the recent changes do not go far enough.

COVID-19 is causing a work-from-home revolution, but imaging experts say maintaining appropriate in-house staff is crucial going forward.

Authors of the five-year Project Valuable Area Life-Saving Exams in Town program say their results should prompt the creation of similar strategies across the U.S.

Federal officials will award successful proposals in a bid to understand the causes of multisystem inflammatory syndrome or MIS-C.

The hybrid platform proved more accurate at detecting enlarged heart cases than machine learning or a human reader working independently.

“While the intention of the bill’s sponsors is to protect patients, the unintended consequences of this legislation would increase the risk to patient safety,” said Patrick Hope, executive director of MITA.

Plus, RadNet and Hologic team up to advance artificial intelligence in breast imaging, and GE Healthcare strikes a distribution deal.

The ACR, RSNA and AAPM are all participating in the project, with funding coming from an agreement between the National Institutes of Health and University of Chicago, the groups announced recently.