A follow-up chest CT after abnormal x-ray findings produces a high yield of relevant findings, according to a study published online in Radiology on Dec. 22.

Outcomes of International Multi-Center Trial Sponsored by Toshiba Published in American Journal of Roentgenology

The implementation of breast density notification laws will continue to be a major story heading into 2015, as it has been for the past few years. With 20 states having already enacted some type of notification law and more likely to follow, along with possible federal legislation, it will be important to truly understand the impact of this movement.

Nearly a year after a breast density notification law took effect in California, the majority of physicians surveyed reported no knowledge of the legislation and were only “somewhat” comfortable with breast density questions, according to a study published online Dec. 24, 2014, in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

Expanded use of Gadavist is specific to detecting and visualizing areas with disrupted blood brain barrier and/or abnormal vascularity of the central nervous system in pediatric patients under the age of 2 yearsApproval based on data demonstrating the pharmacokinetic and safety profiles of Gadavist at standard dose (0.1 mmol/kg) were similar to adults and to children 2 years of age and olderU.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted priority review designation for Gadavist (gadobutrol) for this population

Reducing CT tube voltage in obese pulmonary angiography patients does not yield lower quality results, according to a study made available online Oct. 24 by Clinical Radiology.

Gov. John Kasich of Ohio has signed his state’s breast density reporting bill into law, making Ohio the 20th state to successfully enact such legislation.

Witham Health Services (Lebanon, Ind.) recently installed a CARESTREAM Vue Cardio PACS with a zero-footprint viewer that allows on-site or remote clinicians, cardiologists and referring physicians to access imaging data, reports and patient information. This viewer utilizes a native browser and supports smart phone and tablet mobile devices.