The addition of an intravenous iodinated contrast agent during chest CT increases the level of radiation-induced DNA damage, according to a study published online Feb. 4 in Radiology.

Recommendations for the use of neuroimaging for headaches issued by a number of national organizations, including the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation’s Choosing Wisely initiative, could result in negative outcomes for patients with undiagnosed brain tumors, according to Ammar H. Hawasli, MD, PhD, of the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

Lung cancer has now surpassed breast cancer as the leading cause of cancer death among women.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a long-awaited final coverage determination that will immediately provide Medicare coverage for low-dose CT lung cancer screening for high-risk beneficiaries.

The evidentiary bar for Medicare reimbursement of new interventions, including imaging technologies, has risen over the past decade, making coverage more restrictive, according to an article published in this month’s Health Affairs.

An MRI-based glimpse into the brains of psychopathic patients revealed abnormalities related to learning from consequences and punishment, according to a study published in this month’s The Lancet Psychiatry.

Cancer detection success rates in women with mammographically dense breasts can be significantly improved through molecular imaging techniques, even at reduced doses of radiation, according to a study published in the February issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

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.