Radiation exposure during CT-guided interventions (CTGIs) is generally low for the interventionist as long as general rules and precautions are followed, according to a study published online July 31 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

Disparities exist in the utilization of imaging for acute ischemic stroke based on the insurance status of the patient, though the underlying causes of these disparities aren’t quite clear, according to a study published in the August issue of American Journal of Roentgenology.

A study of imaging utilization in the emergency department (ED) of Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston has shown that after more than a decade of increasing use, overall imaging relative value units decreased significantly between 2007 and 2012.

The American College of Radiology Association PAC is directing funds to the Tennessee and Kansas Republican primary races. The twist? The money is going to be used against radiologists running for office.

The London-based Institution of Mechanical Engineers issued a report saying U.K. hospitals must do more to prevent faulty medical equipment issues, including problems with imaging equipment.

The U.S. isn’t the only country looking to better understand diagnostic imaging utilization trends. A report from the University of Sydney found Australian general practitioners may be too quick to order imaging tests during initial examinations.

The radiology job market has had its ups and downs over the past 20 years. A surplus of workers in the late 1990s turned into a shortage in the 2000s. Now, a recent survey of practicing radiologists finds that many feel overworked and fear they must delay retirement.

The American College of Radiology (ACR) is now accepting applications for the Bruce J. Hillman Fellowship in Scholarly Publishing. The fellowship is designed to provide a concentrated, two week experience in medical editing, journalism and publishing for an interested and qualified staff radiologist.