Reducing the physical distance between emergency departments (EDs) and CT scanners accelerates imaging requisition and completion times and expedites final patient disposition, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

When Richie Lopez didn’t open his eyes for days after his birth in Arizona, his parents and doctors became concerned. At thirteen days, they turned to imaging, and an MRI scan revealed little Richie had in fact been born with a rare condition in which his eyes did not develop.

EOS Imaging has announced that its Micro Dose feature for pediatric imaging has been cleared by the FDA and is now available on its orthopedic 2D/3D x-ray imaging system.

As radiologists strive to highlight their relevance in the healthcare continuum, a majority of primary care physicians (PCP) have validated this effort, viewing advanced medical imaging as valuable to quality patient care, according to a survey published online Jan. 26 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

Referring specialists favor interactive multimedia radiology reports over standard text reports and prefer to send patients and peers to facilities that offer them, according to a study published online Jan. 23 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

Automated breast volume scanning (ABVS) is an effective adjunct screening tool to mammography and sonography, according to a study published online Jan. 22 in Academic Radiology.

Non-enhanced CT (NECT) scans searching for renal colic turn up clinically important incidental findings in more than one-in-eight cases, according to a study published in the January edition of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

Information about CT and radiation risks found on Twitter are largely concerned or unfavorable, according to a study published in the January issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.