June 2021

Image-guided injections for back pain cost 14 times more in hospital settings compared to clinics ()
Noninvasive imaging alternative predicts if leg injuries are healing improperly ()
Radiology ranks tops among specialties with physicians worth more than $5M ()
As regulators weigh revising nuclear medicine reporting rules, imaging advocates and others take sides ()
Imaging tools created to enhance care may end up increasing radiologist workloads, hurting patients ()
Shine completes $150M financing round to advance medical isotope production capabilities ()
‘Major step’ in digital pathology pinpoints lung cancer and its many mutations ()
Man sues private imaging provider over ‘useless’ $1,500 MRI scan ()
AI cuts average CCTA reading time by 73%, helping radiologists detect coronary artery disease ()
Steady uptick in MRI-guided biopsies hasn’t helped all prostate cancer patients equally ()
AI software that eliminates need for gadolinium contrast during imaging exams wins patent ()
Medical hypnosis a calming alternative to anesthesia for claustrophobic MRI patients ()
Worklist fix slashes screening mammography turnaround times by 64%, particularly for high-risk women ()
RSNA announces keynotes for upcoming meeting, with a theme of ‘redefining radiology’ ()
Radiologists’ varying opinions on managing incidental cysts may be impacting downstream imaging ()
6 ways blockchain could change radiology as we know it ()
With AI, researchers predict which brains are straying from a healthy neurological pathway ()
Radiology reporting may be missing a crucial perspective—patient feedback ()
MRI evidence finds COVID-19 harms many areas of the brain, even in mild cases ()
‘More good news’: Humana reverses controversial coverage restrictions for PET/CT exams ()
Radiologists’ variation in mammography screening performance highlights need for subspecialization ()
Radiology advocates update breast cancer screening guidance to reflect higher risk for minority women ()
Medical isotope specialist NorthStar announces new executive hire ()
Refining radiologists’ imaging practices for incidental prostate cancer reduces overtreatment, costs ()
Gadolinium contrast helps radiologists’ confidence with neuroblastomas on MRI, but rarely alters care ()
Patient discussions—not X-ray results—should guide common forearm fracture treatment in older adults ()
5 tips radiology practices must consider to combat cybersecurity threats ()
PET/CT insights predict immunotherapy response in patients with advanced lung cancer ()
GE Healthcare doubling distribution of imaging tracer to meet expected demand for new Alzheimer’s drug ()
Nanox seeking FDA clearance for its multi-source 3D imaging machine ()
Swedish healthcare region goes live with cloud service from Sectra for radiology imaging ()
Why radiologists must carefully evaluate patient heart rates prior to coronary CTA exams ()
Brain imaging alternative to functional MRI may ‘change neuroimaging forever’ ()
Interactive radiology reporting may become a competitive advantage in value-based care ()
Sectra speeds up clinical use of AI — digital pathology apps now available in marketplace ()
PET scan depicting neurological fallout of COVID-19 wins image of the year ()
Imaging tracer spots deadly AAAs—potentially before life-threatening ruptures occur ()
Radiologists find direct evidence linking gadolinium-based contrast agent to higher retention rates ()
‘Super-resolution’ PET utilizes unwanted movements to bolster brain imaging ()
For first time, imaging tracer visualizes ‘master switch’ protein responsible for cancer growth ()
SNMMI elects new leadership; Rad Partners’ VP takes military role and more radiology executive news ()
Language processing translates free-text radiology reports for better lung cancer staging ()
UnitedHealthcare delays ED policy; ACR says ‘flawed’ rule may violate patient protection laws ()
Amyloid PET requirement is the latest controversy muddying historic Alzheimer’s drug approval ()
‘New frontier’: Hybrid tool eliminates time, cost of extracting clinical data from screening reports ()
FDA renewal ensures federal committee oversees medical imaging drug safety until 2023 ()
Structured CT reports improve cancer staging, communication between radiologists and surgeons ()
Brain imaging insights associated with COVID-19 in spinal fluid shed light on neurological symptoms ()
Richard Ernst, who helped pioneer MRI, dies at 87 ()
New metric captures radiologists’ true reporting time for complex cases, potentially enhancing RVUs ()
RSNA meeting’s ‘ambiguous’ disclosure policy pushing many radiologists to omit financial conflicts ()
Hyperfine taps former Apple guru as its new president and CEO ()
FDA’s new drug approval means little if CMS won’t update amyloid PET policy, imaging advocate says ()
How one large hospital slashed adverse MRI events with the help of a dedicated safety officer ()
Radiology resident will appeal judge’s decision to reverse $2.75M racial discrimination ruling ()
FDA approves controversial drug developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease ()
‘A transformation in care’: New treatment improves survival for advanced prostate cancer patients ()
MLB ‘FEVER’ pitch: New MRI view changing the game for elbow injuries ()
Support system helps technologists correct knee X-ray errors, reducing exam retake rates ()
RSNA updates rules and regulations for 2021 meeting, including a new live scanning policy ()
‘Tic Tac Toe’ MRI technique uncovers sickle cell’s impact on the brain ()
How to discuss routine X-ray shielding with patients: 2 views ()
New imaging device may bypass ultrasound for thyroid cancer screening ()
Outpatient imaging provider Akumin partnering with Philips to tackle radiology pain points ()
Simple notification system for overdue radiology recommendations bolsters follow-up rates ()
Judge rules radiology resident’s firing wasn’t racially motivated, reversing jury’s $2.75M decision ()
Radiology provider warning patients after spotting unauthorized access on imaging server ()
Radiology malpractice cases most often involve cancer-related diagnostic errors ()