Despite the spread of state legislation requiring breast density notification, a recent study has deemed supplemental ultrasonography (US) an expensive supplementary screening method that provides “relatively small benefits.”

Studies examining the diagnostic accuracy of MRI in distinguishing normal from abnormal extra-cranial nerves yield mixed results, according to a recent literature review published this month in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

Adding a multidetector CT-based grading scale system when examining splenic injury patients at triage yields better results for providers making care decisions, according to a study published online Dec. 3 in Radiology. 

CHICAGO—Despite suggested guidelines from a federal task force for women to wait until 50 years old to begin breast cancer screenings, one presentation at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) argued that data clearly show more lives are saved when annual screenings begin at age 40. 

Mammographic technologists play a significant role in a radiologist’s performance when it comes to screenings, according to a new study.

CHICAGO—Despite operating in a complex system, the ability for radiologists to engage in cooperation and positive collective behaviors is the first step in achieving quality and meaning in radiology practice, according to a presentation on Dec. 2 at the Radiological Society of North America’s (RSNA) annual meeting.

CHICAGO—Power-injected intravenous contrast media yields low contrast extravasation (CE) rates, according to a recent study presented Dec. 1 at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

CHICAGO—When it comes to supplemental breast imaging for women with dense breasts but who are considered low risk, tomosynthesis could be a supplemental screening modality, while MRI screenings alongside digital mammography should be used for women at higher risk, according to a Nov. 30 presentation at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).