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AuntMinnie 2005: Cardiology leader slams ACR's imaging initiatives
In 2005, our top article reported on the fierce turf war in the U.S. between radiologists and cardiologists.
July 22, 2024
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Image-Guided Surgery
US-guided needle tenotomy benefits tennis elbow
For patients with common extensor tendinosis of the elbow, physical therapy often resolves the pain and disability. But for those who need more help, an ultrasound-guided percutaneous technique is proving to be an effective alternative to surgery.
January 23, 2006
CT
Coronary CTA requires dedication, 64-slice minimum
CHICAGO - Cardiac imaging may have slipped away from radiology in stages over the years, but radiologists can capture the boom in coronary CT angiography if they move fast, train hard, and plan to use at least a 64-slice scanner. Those were some of the views shared by leading practitioners during a lively and opinionated keynote and panel discussion Tuesday at the RSNA meeting.
November 29, 2005
Ultrasound
AIUM: FDA should investigate star's US purchase
The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) has criticized movie actor Tom Cruise's recent purchase of an ultrasound machine for his home as "inappropriate" and a violation of federal regulations.
November 28, 2005
Ultrasound
All specialties see more vascular US volume
CHICAGO - Unlike other imaging areas where American radiologists appear to be losing ground to other specialists, recent data on procedural volumes show that vascular ultrasound has been a "win" for radiology.
November 28, 2005
CT
Preablation CTA may avoid complications
CHICAGO - As electrophysiologists perform more pulmonary vein isolation procedures to treat atrial fibrillation, preprocedural CT angiography may help avoid potentially fatal complications by showing anatomic variants and proximity of a vulnerable esophagus, according to a presentation Monday at RSNA 2005.
November 27, 2005
MRI
Ankle cartilage MRI improved by force
CHICAGO - Researchers have successfully used a noninvasive distraction device that helps separate the tibial and talar surfaces during imaging so that the cartilage of each can be more accurately assessed, according to a presentation Sunday at the RSNA meeting.
November 27, 2005
Ultrasound
CEUS shows metastases' hypervascularity
CHICAGO - One piece of conventional wisdom has been overturned in a study using contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) that showed almost all hepatic metastases exhibit arterial hypervascularity, including those generally thought to be hypovascular.
November 26, 2005
Practice Management
CMS delays, reduces proposed Medicare imaging cuts
The U.S. government's proposal to cut Medicare technical reimbursement for contiguous imaging in both the hospital outpatient and physician office settings has been scaled back or delayed, with the American College of Radiology (ACR) taking credit for the turnabout.
November 3, 2005
Clinical News
Triage with chest x-ray expedites PE evaluation
Multidetector CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) may be the best noninvasive exam for diagnosing pulmonary embolism (PE), but using it in every suspected case may not be desirable or even possible given the associated radiation burden and contrast risks. Now researchers are touting plain x-rays to determine who needs CTPA versus scintigraphy.
September 15, 2005
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Liver Cancer
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Ablation effective in patients with rare type of liver cancer
Microwave ablation resulted in similar overall survival compared with repeat surgery.
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ACS cancer report finds survival rate increases
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Microwave ablation resulted in similar overall survival compared with repeat surgery.
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ACS cancer report finds survival rate increases
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Cancer mortality continues to drop, with five-year survival rates for the most common cancers reaching milestones.
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What Healthcare Administrative Partners is watching for in 2026
By Sandy Coffta
Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners shares the key reimbursement issues facing radiology practices in 2026.
January 12, 2026
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Imaging pricing study shows highest-cost U.S. states
By Liz Carey
Researchers analyzed three common diagnostic imaging codes for cash pricing, discounting trends, and affordability.
January 12, 2026
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FAPI-PET shows promise in patients with liver fibrosis
By Will Morton
The technique outperformed standard blood-based and ultrasound exams.
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POCUS lessens patient anxiety, pain in biliary disease diagnosis
By Amerigo Allegretto
Compared with standard care, POCUS imaging may lead to less anxiety and pain for patients being diagnosed with acute cholecystitis
January 12, 2026
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AI predicts osteoporosis from lumbar spine x-rays
By Will Morton
The model could provide screening opportunities for patients in various medical settings.
January 9, 2026
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What effect will AI have on the radiologist workforce?
By Will Morton
An analysis shows that AI will likely cause up to a 33% reduction in the need for radiologists over the next five years.
January 9, 2026
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Physicians make more reliable TikToks about breast cancer screening
By Amerigo Allegretto
While the overall quality of breast cancer screening info on TikTok varies, physician-created videos are more reliable.
January 9, 2026
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Key neurologic imaging patterns of recreational drug use in the ED
By Kate Madden Yee
Identifying neurologic signs of drug use in emergency department (ED) patients is an important way radiologists contribute to care.
January 9, 2026
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Theranostic pair ready for testing in lung cancer
By Will Morton
Gallium-68 (Ga-68) SSO120 PET/CT successfully visualized lesions in patients during and after chemotherapy.
January 8, 2026
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2025's budget bill could lead to more than 1M missed cancer screenings
By Kate Madden Yee
The bill reduces Medicaid funding and could "disproportionately impact young and socially vulnerable enrollees," researchers wrote.
January 8, 2026
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