With the dramatic increase in capabilities and importance of individualized cancer therapies targeting specific tumors according to molecular makeup, it would seem like a no-brainer to incorporate a wide-range of imaging biomarkers into clinical trials and, eventually, clinical practice. So what's the holdup?

For some, cracking their knuckles is a nervous habit or part of a stretch routine during the workday. Others are sure it must cause damage or lead to arthritis. But until recently, nobody was certain about how the noise was even created. A team of researchers turned to MRI for the answer.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) largely stuck to its guns in a draft update to its breast cancer screening recommendations, suggesting routine biennial screening only for women ages 50-74.

A new four-year research study, with an estimated budget of $100 million, was announced April 16 by the Alzheimer's Association and the American College of Radiology (ACR). 

A novel amino acid agent could zero in on cancerous tumors and provide a much longer half-life than the status quo, according to a study published in the April issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

A recent study revealed that the escalating cost associated with breast cancer care is paying dividends by way of significant improvements in patient outcomes, according to results published in the April issue of Health Affairs.

Not all mammography screening facilities are created equal. A recent study into the characteristics of various facilities across the country found women who seek screening at multispecialty breast centers or full diagnostic radiology practices are more likely to also have advanced breast imaging services at the same location compared with women who go to nonradiology or breast imaging-only practices.

Knowledge is the key to an informed and shared patient experience, especially when it comes to complex imaging procedures. But how much do radiology patients understand about the technical aspects and potentials risks of the tests they receive? A recent study published online April 10 in the Journal of the American College Radiology surveyed patients to find out just how much they know about imaging: Check out this infographic below to see the results.