February 2020

Researchers develop new PET tracer to diagnose Parkinson’s ()
Shine Medical Technologies announces plans to open new Mo-99 plant in Europe ()
Hospital discharge, quarantine process for COVID-19 patients ‘may need to be reevaluated’ ()
'Unconventional' PET/CT imaging agent earns high marks for spotting tumors ()
Blood travels differently through women’s and men’s hearts, 4D MRI shows ()
How one radiology department is triaging coronavirus patients, protecting staff ()
Chest CT should be ‘primary’ screening tool to diagnose coronavirus, experts say ()
New stretchable, wearable coils deliver high-quality MRI scans ()
10-minute MRI beats 3D mammography for screening dense breasts ()
Radiologists agree on thyroid features using TI-RADS, with less-experienced experts leading the way ()
Radiology must avoid turning ‘blind eye’ to patient-centered prostate cancer outcomes ()
Women 75 and older don’t benefit from screening mammograms ()
Experts share 4 concerns with O-RADS recommendations ()
AI’s ‘extra set of eyes’ helps radiologists identify missed intracranial hemorrhage cases ()
PET, CT combine to shorten tuberculosis treatment times ()
CT detects coronavirus abnormalities before symptoms appear, reveals new clinical finding ()
Advanced imaging confirms cooling therapy targets brain’s core in newborns ()
Meditation alters brain connectivity in areas associated with emotion, MRI shows ()
Radiologists aren’t mentoring residents, and its pushing them away from the specialty ()
MRI predicts ‘frozen shoulder’ in rotator cuff tears ()
Radiology practice resumes mammography after prior suspension ()
RSNA attendance may be down at this year’s annual meeting ()
Chest CT yields higher sensitivity than lab testing standard for diagnosing coronavirus ()
Canon Medical Receives FDA Clearance for Aquilion ONE / PRISM Edition, Enabling Deep Learning Spectral Capabilities for Routine Use ()
Digital PET detects smaller cancerous lesions, produces images nuclear medicine experts prefer ()
Radiology nurses share how they're tackling patient anxiety prior to imaging ()
NIH awards $1.4M for radiology, oncology resident research initiative ()
Patients want a say in AI: 5 ways to help radiology get there ()
NorthStar’s new FDA approval means ‘immediate increase’ in Mo-99 production ()
Radiology tech leaders form ‘Ditch the Disk’ task force in push toward digital image sharing ()
Applying deep learning to PET/CT scans helps clinicians diagnose neurodegenerative disorders ()
Why radiologists must break from current teaching tactics and adopt the ‘look ahead’ approach ()
AI analyzes cardiac MRI blood flow to predict stroke, heart attack, death ()
ASTRO receives VA contract to develop cancer therapy quality measures ()
330-plus medical organizations urge Congress to reverse proposed $3B cut to NIH budget ()
MRI reveals brain volume abnormalities in schizophrenia, other mental illnesses ()
70% of burned out, depressed radiologists haven't sought help and don't plan to ()
ACR applauds equitable surprise medical billing legislation ()
FDA clears ‘world’s first’ portable, low-cost MRI following positive clinical research ()
New MR approach could revolutionize Alzheimer’s research, diagnosis ()
FDA approves International Isotopes’ I-131 therapeutic agent ()
Getting more eyes on mammograms bolsters cancer care—and they don’t need to be human, experts say ()
Highly touted Alzheimer’s drugs fail to slow cognitive decline ()
NIH division awards $2.5M for PET-based Alzheimer's research ()
How much structure do clinicians want in their musculoskeletal MRI reports? ()
‘Game changer’: MRI contrast agent targets new liver cancer biomarker ()
New AI-based ultrasound echo imaging software authorized by FDA ()
The new ‘normal’: Quality initiative brings clarity to radiology reporting ()
Radiologists feel they aren’t being heard by leadership—it’s leading to more burnout ()
UK researchers use holograms to train future interventional radiologists ()
How one institution is using PACS-based movies, GIFs to advance radiology education ()
Imaging tech CEO convicted after laundering millions, buying Maserati, diamond ring with company funds ()
No gadolinium required: New take on old MRI contrast shows positive results ()
Radiologists don't trust outside imaging exams, even with easier access ()
Imaging experts are critical to identifying coronavirus—here’s what to look for ()
Scientist awarded $250K for AI project slashing MRI read times ()
Brain PET research at critical ‘crossroads,' must move toward collaboration to advance ()
Is AI biting off more than it can chew in radiology? ()
AI rivals radiologists at classifying common hip arthritis—with a few caveats ()
Surgeon sues health system claiming forced in-network radiology referrals ()
Hospital’s limited transparency makes it ‘difficult if not impossible’ to estimate out-of-pocket imaging costs ()
ASRT’s largest-ever grant awarded for new heart imaging research ()