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Latest ACP mammo guidelines elicit strong opposition
by John W. Mitchell 04/09/2019Experts say findings could lead to 10,000 more breast cancer deaths annually
Study supports 3D mammography for older women, contrary to USPTSF recommendation
by John W. Mitchell 04/05/2019New data sheds light on risk-benefit ratio of screening older patients
Radiologist compensation holds steady, female physicians closing pay gap
by John W. Mitchell 04/01/2019Doximity study drew from self-reported compensation surveys
Gadolinium not required in 3T MR multiple sclerosis follow-up scans
by John W. Mitchell 03/25/2019Longitude subtraction mapping just as sensitive: study
Follow-up imaging study points to benefits of automated notification
by John W. Mitchell 03/24/2019Raising the bar on manual callbacks
The future of interventional radiology
by John W. Mitchell 03/18/2019Insights from Dr. M. Victoria Marx, 2018-2019 president of the Society of Interventional Radiology
Mobile imaging market looks back on an energized year
by John W. Mitchell 03/18/2019Mobiles and modulars saw an increase in demand in 2018
Can a rewards program incentivize patients to seek out lower cost imaging?
by John W. Mitchell 03/08/2019Substantial savings may be achieved by paying patients to shop around
The humble hospital bed joins the ranks of smart medical devices
by John W. Mitchell 02/21/2019Patient monitoring and deep learning enhance the last offerings
Public-private partnership replaces 50-year old radiotherapy equipment in Guatemala
by John W. Mitchell 02/20/2019Upgrading to Varian Halcyon system
Three decades of data clearly show mammography saves lives
by John W. Mitchell 02/12/2019Breast cancer mortality statistics support benefits of mammo and early detection
Pediatric imaging AI aces elbow fracture diagnosis
by John W. Mitchell 02/11/2019Reading rare pathology still presents challenges
Radiologists key in identifying intimate partner violence
by John W. Mitchell 02/07/2019IPV victims undergo four times more imaging exams than the general population
Paper challenges 'legacy' use of lead apron patient shielding
by John W. Mitchell 01/28/2019Divergent views from medical physicists, technologists
New chest X-ray AI app could help relieve reporting backlog in the UK
by John W. Mitchell 01/22/2019Reducing turnaround time from 11 days down to three
Bringing augmented reality into clinical practice
by John W. Mitchell 01/21/2019Ian Watts, developer of ProjectDR, talks about AR's potential impact in healthcare
In a first, AI successfully predicts metastasis in MR breast images
by John W. Mitchell 01/18/2019Minimize axillary surgeries in patients who may not benefit from them
Cross-matching mammo exams with treatment data sets yields large-scale insight
by John W. Mitchell 01/06/2019Bringing clarity to disparate mammo screening guidelines
GammaPod stereotactic radiotherapy treatments underway in Maryland
by John W. Mitchell 12/18/2018Aims to reduce costs and treatment sessions
Subtle Medical closes RSNA with CE mark and FDA clearance of PET AI solution
by John W. Mitchell 12/06/2018Speeds up scans by factor of four, enhanced image quality
GE and VA partner to build 3D printing network
by John W. Mitchell 12/06/2018Holds promise for reducing surgery imaging preparation time
Agfa showcases rad/fluoro DR 800 system at RSNA
by John W. Mitchell 12/03/2018Enhance patient and operator comfort
Konica Minolta rolls out motion view for X-ray at RSNA
by John W. Mitchell 12/03/2018Visualizing movement through simple digital X-ray at 15 images per second
Scalable AI utilization insights from Montefiore at RSNA
by John W. Mitchell 12/02/2018Starting with patients at risk for respiratory failure
Hitachi unveils new CT scanner, Scenaria View 128, at RSNA
by John W. Mitchell 11/30/2018Provides better workflow with SynergyDrive and large, 80 cm aperture
Where will AI make its first major market impact in radiology?
by John W. Mitchell 11/29/2018Four radiology experts share their views at RSNA
Many outpatient imaging providers unprepared for new AU rules launching in a year
by John W. Mitchell 11/29/2018Targets top five percent of physicians ordering scans without proper criteria
Arterys touts cloud-native platform and regulatory approval in 98 countries
by John W. Mitchell 11/29/2018AI capabilities with 'unmatched' security
MDW aims to combat radiologist shortage with blockchain
by John W. Mitchell 11/29/2018Connecting radiologists seeking volume to the facilities that need reading support
Five key takeaways about AI from RSNA
by John W. Mitchell 11/27/2018Cutting through the hype to reveal fundamental truths of AI in radiology
Patient advocate lecture may be a first ever at RSNA
by John W. Mitchell 11/26/2018Focusing on imaging from a patient experience perspective
Dr. Michael Recht urges tech, data and AI innovation to rescue imaging at RSNA
by John W. Mitchell 11/25/2018Insights from the opening session of RSNA 2018
RSNA president's keynote on 'our chosen, beloved field of radiology'
by John W. Mitchell 11/25/2018Discussing the future of radiology and AI's role in it
High-deductible plans stressing patient imaging utilization, payments
by John W. Mitchell 11/19/2018Addressing the misleading cost information available online
Screenings reduce risk of breast cancer death by 47-60 percent: study
by John W. Mitchell 11/11/2018New research confirms what most physicians have long believed
When radiologists speak up, follow-up imaging improves
by John W. Mitchell 11/06/2018Study supports better communication between radiologists and referring clinicians
AI to patient-centricity: Experts discuss top imaging trends
by John W. Mitchell 10/25/2018As silos come down, what challenges emerge for radiologists?
Are women at low risk undergoing unneeded imaging due to dense breasts?
by John W. Mitchell 10/23/2018Breast density notification laws may have unintended consequences
Study illustrated how artificial intelligence works best under direction of radiologists
by John W. Mitchell 10/16/2018Clinical experience and gut feeling remain irreplaceable
More than 20 percent of insured mammo screenings require some out-of-pocket payment
by John W. Mitchell 10/15/2018Could prevent screening for lower-income women
Clarifying unexpected findings can help radiologists avoid lawsuits
by John W. Mitchell 10/04/2018When referring doctors overlook notes, consequences can be fatal
Medical training could be facing an AI learning gap
by John W. Mitchell 09/28/2018When will students learn about AI as part of their educational curriculum?
AI drives first ejection fraction cardiac software tool for mobile ultrasound
by John W. Mitchell 09/20/2018DiA Imaging Analysis platform now available with GE's Vscan handheld ultrasound
Medical charities do measurable good in the world
by John W. Mitchell 09/17/2018A look at some organizations bringing goods and services where they are needed most
Reimbursement is lagging for MR-compatible cardiac devices
by John W. Mitchell 09/14/2018Study finds hospitals on pace to absorb $400 million in extra costs
Could a Band-Aid-sized $100 ultrasound transducer be coming soon?
by John W. Mitchell 09/12/2018Researchers are optimistic, as image quality matches or exceeds conventional systems
ACR and Georgia Tech partner to gain new insight on imaging claims data
by John W. Mitchell 09/06/2018Using AI and big data analytics to improve healthcare delivery and policy
Study finds managerial discretion drives voluntary medical device recalls
by John W. Mitchell 08/22/2018Are physicians being relied on to screen out defective products?
Radiologists trail only primary care in number of diagnosis-related lawsuits
by John W. Mitchell 08/17/2018Study says incidental findings pose a “major problem”
Forecasting issues before they arise with MR remote monitoring
by John W. Mitchell 08/09/2018A look at the different solutions to keep you ahead of potential problems