Emily Hayes[email protected]UltrasoundUltrasound jostles for bigger role in screening dense breastsWith a national reporting standard for breast density across the U.S. on the near horizon, ultrasound is poised to play a greater role as an adjunct to mammography in screening, along with other imaging modalities.January 6, 2022Industry NewsWhat's the endgame for private equity in radiology?Private equity money has been flowing readily into healthcare in recent years, and radiology is no exception. But what will be the long-term impact of this investment, and how will it change the specialty? Evidence indicates major changes are already underway.December 14, 2021MRIBreast MRI during workup of DCIS can spur anxiety in womenWomen undergoing breast MRI for evaluation of ductal carcinoma in situ experience anxiety as well as physical discomfort and may benefit from counseling prior to imaging, according to a new study published on November 2 in JAMA Network Open.November 1, 2021Clinical NewsWill the shift to remote reading during COVID-19 be permanent?Leaders in diagnostic imaging don't have a crystal ball for what working life will look like after the COVID-19 pandemic. But a couple things look certain for the future: Teleradiology use will continue to accelerate, and the horse is out of the proverbial barn when it comes to working from home.October 11, 2021Industry NewsShear-wave elastography -- ultrasound's jack of all tradesShear-wave ultrasound elastography is a useful tool that may be deployed in many different organs, including the breast, prostate, thyroid, pancreas, and musculoskeletal system. But care must be taken to use the right protocols and to avoid artifacts and other pitfalls.September 23, 2021Clinical NewsProper ultrasound infection control helps keep patients safeEven before the COVID-19 pandemic, infection control was a topic of growing importance in ultrasound, which has historically been known as one of the safest diagnostic imaging modalities. But poor infection control procedures can undermine the technology's otherwise stellar safety profile.August 31, 2021Clinical NewsSpectral CT opens doors to new clinical applicationsThough somewhat of a hidden gem, spectral CT, also known as dual-energy CT, has the potential to play a role in the imaging of many organ systems and across medical specialties. In the future, new applications could help spectral CT come into wider clinical use and reach its full potential, experts and enthusiasts of the technology tell AuntMinnie.com.July 14, 2021Radiology EducationWhy remote radiology board exams are here to stayReady or not, radiology residents and their educators are getting a crash course this year in virtual board exams due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And the exams may be around for a while, even as the pandemic recedes.June 21, 2021Radiology EducationLive or virtual education? Radiology educators want bothWith COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns easing, radiology educators are of two minds: They crave the personal connections of the live world, but they also value the convenience and accessibility of online forums at their fingertips. Maybe they can have more of both in the future.June 16, 2021MRILiquid biopsy enhances MRI studies of breast cancer patientsAdding a liquid biopsy to MRI may improve the ability to gauge breast cancer treatment response, according to research presented April 10 at the American Association for Cancer Research annual meeting.April 11, 2021Page 1 of 4Next PageTop StoriesMRIDeep learning plus MRI predicts likelihood of postpartum hemorrhageAround the world, postpartum hemorrhage is one of the primary causes of complications and fatalities among women.Womens ImagingPersonal tragedies spur unity behind bill for diagnostic breast careMRIFDA cites MRI study in new requirements for COVID-19 manufacturersMolecular ImagingSNMMI: Consider radiation safety when adding F-18 MPI to the radiation oncology suiteCTACS: Half of cancer mortality due to modifiable risk factors
