March 2021

Radiology solutions company Imaging Endpoints launches new research subsidiary ()
Imaging COVID-19 a year later: Recovery is possible even in severe cases ()
Radiologists must ditch ‘illusion’ of handling all POCUS exams, work with clinicians on path forward ()
University neuro experts receive millions for MRI-based study into Parkinson’s ()
Molecular imaging group shares updates for managing COVID-19 vaccine effects on PET/CT exams ()
10 survival tips for new radiologists ()
Radiologists suggest baseline chest imaging in COVID-19 patients will be crucial moving forward ()
Bracco announces new partnership with nuclear medicine specialist to expand cardiac PET access ()
Interventionalists are significant contributors to radiology’s overall role in climate change ()
‘Alarming’ bias among doctors analyzing chest X-rays for black lung disease ()
National guidance recommending CTC for colorectal cancer screening sparked 50% jump in utilization ()
Update on radiology report access under new info-blocking rules ‘muddies’ prior clarity, ACR says ()
Risk-based triage can help radiologists prioritize mammograms during emergency situations ()
Former rad named Philips exec; SIR selects new president, and more radiology leadership news ()
Imaging advocates support new $25B congressional bill to help prop-up scientific research ()
Detection system helps radiologists quickly, more accurately spot major findings on chest X-rays ()
Up to 21% of children have incidental findings on brain MRI—but few are dangerous ()
Novel radiotracer is safe, effective for treating neuroendocrine tumors ()
Number of interventional, vascular radiologists outpacing overall physician growth in U.S. ()
Health groups adapted quickly to reinstate cancer imaging following pandemic-driven free fall ()
Ultrasound outperforms legacy technique at pinpointing heart arrhythmias ()
‘Careful what we wish for’: Radiologist warns against relinquishing contrast monitoring duties ()
New startup Aktis Oncology debuts with $72M in financing for novel radiopharmaceuticals ()
Outpatient IR procedure for knee arthritis helps patients who could barely walk ()
How one large care network slashed imaging costs by $3M with a simple radiology dashboard ()
Interventional radiology treatment offers quick, long-lasting relief for bone cancer patients ()
Medicare must update lung cancer screening coverage to ensure access, ACR and others charge ()
ED imaging for patients with brain disorders climbing, with widespread variation driving disparities ()
Healthcare groups launch first-of-its-kind initiative to meet growing demand for X-ray technologists ()
Medical AI specialist gains FDA clearance for new cardiothoracic imaging algorithm ()
Managed Medicare plans fall short at cutting unnecessary imaging and other low-value care ()
Enterprise imaging firm releasing tool to help radiologists manage vaccine side effects on mammograms ()
Ultrasound shows new promise for destroying COVID-19, other related coronaviruses ()
Why it’s time to reconsider radiologists' role in monitoring adverse contrast reactions ()
AI enhances brain MRI scans to better classify Alzheimer’s disease ()
Lawsuit claims stroke patient waited more than 6 hours for CT read, leading to permanent brain damage ()
CPT code blunders cost one radiology practice more than $20K per month, new analysis shows ()
New MR imaging reveals quality sleep is fundamental to recovering from brain injuries ()
Immuno-PET may enhance cancer treatment decisions, predict response to therapy ()
Combined imaging method overcomes angiogram limitations and may help prevent heart attacks ()
‘Less is more’: Retinal imaging tweaks boost resolution by 33% ()
Butterfly's new executives; Hyperfine hires informatics expert and more radiology leadership news ()
Sectra signs five-year enterprise imaging contract with Emory Healthcare in the US ()
Radiologists must ‘urgently’ weigh imaging’s role in climate change: 4 areas to begin ()
Nuclear medicine leader calls on physicians to remain ‘vigilant’ patient-first imagers ()
New MRI contrast agent for 3D microvascular imaging beats out gadolinium-based materials ()
Female trainees made up only 26% of U.S. radiology residents over past 12 years ()
Radiologists share keys to reading PET/CT tracer uptake in patients vaccinated against COVID-19 ()
MRI founder celebrates the modality’s 50th anniversary by ringing Nasdaq closing bell ()
USPSTF updates lung cancer screening guidance, with millions more now qualified for exams ()
91% of consumer medical imaging tweets are negative, with most related to costs ()
NorthStar teaming up with cancer therapy leader to bolster global radioisotope supply ()
Radiology advocates urge HHS to reject ‘extraordinarily concerning’ proposal weakening AI oversight ()
CT a useful front-line imaging tool for urgent cases of unintended weight loss ()
Radiologist accused of misreading 18 patient mammograms hands over medical license ()
Multispecialists are the new generalists—it’s time radiology embrace the change ()
What radiologists should know about spotting items left in patients during surgery ()
‘Outdated’ CMS policies crippling patient access to live-saving molecular imaging, advocates warn ()
Patients drive past lower-cost MRI options even after price shopping ()
New Disney, Philips venture will test custom animated stories during pediatric MRI exams ()
With $1B and advanced imaging, NIH seeks answers to COVID-19’s lingering effects ()
Check please! AI expansion in radiology hinges on healthcare’s value proposition ()
Nearly 20% of healthy kids have benign bone tumors, radiograph evidence shows ()
Women skipping just 1 of their past 2 mammograms face much higher risk of breast cancer death ()
COVID-19 vaccine-related radiotracer uptake an ‘emerging dilemma’ on PET/CT exams ()
All radiologists likely to encounter COVID-19 vaccine side effects in coming months, experts say ()
New ultrasound scan ensures doctors remove all cancerous tissue during brain surgery ()
Carestream Showcases New Glass-Free Detector and Intelligent Solutions for Digital Radiography at Virtual ECR 2021 ()
Radiologists reporting CAC during lung cancer screening can strengthen preventative statin prescribing ()