March 2015

Clinical trial unleashes polio against cancer
How the media covers cancer
Tracking low dose performance: How IR impacts low-contrast resolution
Senate to take up SGR vote after recess
Philips appoints healthcare industry veteran Robert Cascella to lead its cluster of global Imaging businesses
MRI scans visualize security warning fatigue
Problems with ‘picture juice’? Gadolinium contrast deposits raise concerns
Zotec Partners Appoints Steve Collins as Vice President of Business Development for its Radiology Division
MITA Announces New Regulatory and Standards Director
Barco named Edison Award finalist for its Coronis Uniti™ medical display system
Digisonics brings latest in Enterprise PACS and Structured Reporting Solutions to HIMSS 2015
SGR repeal: So close, and yet…
House passes SGR repeal, sends bill to Senate
ACR 2015™ Mobile App keeps radiology professionals up to date and on the go
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Clinical Guidance: Direct-to-radiologist delivery
Automated reporting via registry: Minding Ps and Qs on PQRS
Mobile app development: A new frontier
Imaging study shows prenatal exposure to air pollution disrupts brain development
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Mobile opportunities in imaging
Exploring clinical solutions at the HIMSS Interoperability Showcase
Survey shows emergency physicians value clarity, timeliness in structured reporting
HIMSS15 sessions valuable to imaging professionals
HIMSS15 keynoters
Plan your time in the HIMSS15 exhibit hall
Fluoride PET/MR could be ideal for finding root cause of foot pain
GE, Siemens MRIs focus of FDA recalls
Cancer patient focus groups reveal desire to know more about radiation risks
DR Workflow: Protecting Pediatric Patients
The Future of Molecular Imaging: Theranostic Nanoparticles
Q&A: What’s New with PQRS in 2015?
Confronting Ebola: Radiology’s Role & How to Prepare
What’s Next for Tomosynthesis?
Brain Gain: New Applications for MR-guided Focused Ultrasound
Printing in Three Dimensions
Super Careers: Radiology from Start to Finish
What’s In Store for 2015?
Prior mammography and tomosynthesis operate independently to reduce recalls
Johns Hopkins imaging center caters to man’s best friend (and other animals too)
Hands-on radiology: Five essential mobile apps to download right now
Alvarado scores could help reduce unnecessary CT for appendicitis
Infographic: Gender in radiology
Closing in on another SGR deadline
Bipartisan coalition introduces SGR repeal bill
N.J. radiologists giving facetime to patients
Imaging societies call on Congress to finally replace SGR
Want to add value to your radiology practice? Add a quality control radiologist
Open source software aims to simplify monitor calibration
MRI technique shows potential for prostate cancer detection, treatment
NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes to unveil commercial model of RadioGenix™ isotope separation system
Data shows BIOTRONIK ProMRI pacemakers are safe and effective in full-body MRI environment
TeraRecon demonstrates advanced enterprise image enablement at ECR 2015
Konica Minolta Medical Imaging and Shimadzu Medical Systems USA introduce MobileArt Evolution EFX AeroDR-i with 17” touch monitor to simplify operation
Study suggests regional factors at play in link between prostate, breast cancer imaging rates
ACR supports USPSTF transparency bill
CAD system shows potential in detecting subtle lung cancers
Market research report: Dose standards driving CT market
Shimadzu Medical Systems USA and Konica Minolta Medical Imaging introduce MobileArt Evolution EFX AeroDR-i with 17” Touch Monitor to simplify operation
Imaging study tracks blood flow in injured hands
ASRT Safety Essentials online series focuses on culture of safety
U.S. Navy selects Carestream’s medical image management system for its USNS Mercy Hospital Ship
From the heart: Imaging at ACC.15
Up front about low back imaging: MRI rates consistent despite CMS initiative
PET/CT: Four or more follow-up scans alter treatment in over 28% of lung cancer cases
Infographic: More nurse practitioners and physicians' assistants performing invasive radiology procedures
British brain imaging study to focus on LSD
Contrast concerns: Gadolinium deposits remain in the brain after contrast-enhanced MRI
Akron Children's designated ACR Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence
Philips and UC Irvine partner to develop standards for breast cancer screening
Viztek announces record sales of Wireless DR Panel
ACR lung cancer registry receives CMS approval
Mo. lawmakers push technologist licensing bill
Imaging at ACC.15: Session Spotlight
Koning Breast CT system receives pre-market approval from FDA
Digirad acquires MD Office Solutions
ACR 2015™ attendees to gain real-world advocacy skills to strengthen their practice and profession
Making the case for precision: PET for atherosclerosis
MR spectroscopy improves management of high-risk patients with breast cancer gene
Smoke screen: What should be done about CT lung cancer screening criteria?
Outdated lung cancer screening guidelines may increase mortality rates
Under pressure: Lack of consistency results in varying mammographic compression
Overutilization? CT utilization for falls up 150 percent since 2001
Survey: How much do women know about breast density and cancer screening?
Bill to limit Stark Law penalties reintroduced in U.S. House
ACR updates Appropriateness Criteria, adds new topics
Fujifilm’s Synapse RIS receives ONC certification
Editorial: Breast ultrasound should be covered for those with dense tissue
Society of Interventional Radiology selects 23 fellows
Cardiac CT as effective as TEE in predicting recurrent stroke
3D-printed bioplastics could be the future of interventional radiology
Visual rating of dementia PET scans stumps some readers
4 out of 5 hospitals report pediatric head CT dosage in line with recommendations
New image-guided treatment acts as ‘reset button’ for migraine pain