Top MRI trends include helium-free systems, compressed sensing and AI
Signify Research outlines several key technologies and trends in MRI to look for at the Radiological Society of North America 2022 meeting.
View ArticleFirst-of-its-kind, dedicated lung scanner to be revealed at RSNA
The scans can be completed in less than five seconds and require less radiation than a traditional chest x-ray.
View ArticleLong-term lung cancer survival rates see a 'dramatic' boost thanks to early...
When lung cancer is caught in its early stages, long-term survival rates can reach 80% and higher, according to a new large-scale, 20-year international study presented at this year's RSNA meeting.
View ArticleUse of NSAIDs 'should be revisited' after study reveals they may worsen...
The use of NSAIDS such as ibuprofen and naproxen might not have the desired effect patients are seeking when it comes to joint pain, according to new findings to be presented at RSNA 2022.
View ArticleSustainability emerges as a prevalent theme at RSNA 2022
Sustainability might not have been the official theme of RSNA 2022, but it was a prevalent topic among vendors, attendees and presenters.
View ArticleSunshine and rainbows and trauma: How weather can impact CT volume in EDs
This week at the annual RSNA meeting, the worlds of radiologists and meteorologists collided when researchers presented evidence of associations between certain weather conditions and patients...
View ArticleDrinking alcohol while pregnant: Less than 1 drink per week can cause...
A study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America is raising questions about the safety of consuming even the slightest amount of alcohol while pregnant.
View ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: New technology and trends at RSNA 2022
Images from the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2022 annual meeting Nov. 27- Dec. 1 in Chicago. The gallery includes new technologies and a look at sights around the world's largest...
View ArticleAmid looming helium shortage, Philips enters research agreement to study...
The healthcare industry accounts for close to 30% of global helium consumption, with MRI equipment needs accounting for a significant portion of that figure.
View ArticleFDA move signals a forthcoming increase in the use of virtual and augmented...
The applications for VR/AR devices are wide-ranging, and could be particularly beneficial in underserved areas where patients have less access to care and clinicians have fewer opportunities to train.
View ArticleVIDEO: Tracking long-COVID lung damage using MRI and CT
Sean Fain, PhD, vice chair of radiology and research and a professor of radiology, University of Iowa, discusses how long-COVID lung damage can be tracked using xenon (Xe) gas MRI and quantitative CT...
View ArticleVIDEO: Radiology expertise used to create radiation astronaut phantoms for...
Incoming AAPM President Ehsan Samei, PhD, FACR, chief imaging physicist for Duke University Health System, helped develop two specialized radiology phantom astronauts to measure how much radiation NASA...
View Article4 key trends in breast imaging
These trends include growth in 3D mammography, supplemental imaging for women with dense breasts and in the role of artificial intelligence.
View ArticleNew partnership increases radiology's presence within the FDA's Network of...
The vetted group consists of more than 100 organizations and their respective scientists, clinicians and engineers who provide guidance and expertise when requested.
View ArticlePhoton-counting technology offers new opportunities in imaging high-risk CAD...
Coronary CT angiography is commonly used to assess patients at low or intermediate risk of CAD but is less effective in high-risk patients with an increased presence of coronary calcifications and...
View ArticleRad AI announces new artificial intelligence-powered software for radiology...
After previewing the new software in September, Rad AI will make it commercially available throughout the United States at RSNA 2023 in Chicago.
View ArticleCombining AI models leads to better breast cancer risk assessments
A new study out of Denmark suggests two advanced artificial intelligence algorithms are better than one.
View ArticleAs synthetic mammography keeps improving, it may soon be the new standard
Synthetic mammography has certain disadvantages, but they may be outweighed by its improved safety.
View ArticleAI able to identify autism in children with 98.5% accuracy
The study's full results are set to be presented at the Radiological Society of North America annual meeting in Chicago later this month.
View ArticleRSNA announces winners of abdominal trauma AI challenge
The Radiological Society of North America's latest contest focused on the detection and classification of injuries in the abdomen.
View ArticleRSNA 2023: Hospital imaging systems may be gateways for ransomware, expert warns
Cybersecurity consultant Richard Staynings argued legacy medical devices are inherently insecure—and likely to remain in hospitals for decades to come.
View ArticleHow radiology departments can decarbonize, save money
Philips and Vanderbilt University Medical Center have released findings from their efforts to reduce waste in the hospital's radiology department.
View ArticleGE HealthCare debuts AI suite for early breast cancer detection
MyBreastAI integrates three AI applications designed to read mammograms and measure breast density.
View ArticleLooking to aviation for tips on reducing errors in radiology
RSNA speaker argues that eliminating mistakes starts with understanding the "human factor" of being a member of the specialty.
View ArticleSpeaker laments radiology’s major contribution to climate change
Jonathan Gross, MD, argues that diagnostic and interventional radiology were “not developed with sustainability in mind.”
View ArticleRSNA unveils the 10 most cited Radiology studies of 2023
ChatGPT was a popular topic among readers of the Radiological Society of North America's flagship scientific journal.
View ArticleNew radiology research may shed light on MLB’s record number of Tommy John...
A retrospective analysis of elbow MRI exams shows young baseball players can develop lasting injuries.
View ArticleFDA has now cleared 700 AI healthcare algorithms, more than 76% in radiology
Medical imaging makes up 76% of all the FDA-cleared artificial intelligence clinical algorithms used for direct patient care.
View ArticleCombining marijuana and tobacco may be extra bad for your lungs
According to new research shared by RSNA, smoking weed in combination with tobacco may increase the risk of damage to lung air sacs.
View ArticleHeading a soccer ball linked to reduced brain function
Until now, little was known about the impact of long-term use of the technique.
View ArticleImaging chain dramatically improves diagnosis of fractures with AI
SimonMed achieved an 82% improvement in X-ray reading time using the technology.
View ArticleFDA clears Siemens compact, air-cooled CT machine
The Somatom Pro.Pulse consumes 20% less energy than water-cooled units.
View ArticleTheragnostics: A growing trend in molecular imaging
Bhvita Jani, medical imaging principal analyst at Signify Research, discusses the evolution of theragnostics and its applications in nuclear imaging and oncology.
View Article3 transformative trends in radiology IT systems
Tracy Byers, CEO of enterprise imaging, Change Healthcare, defines three major trends in radiology informatics in a video interview.
View ArticleRSNA extends contract in Chicago, reaffirms schedule changes
The annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America will stay in Chicago until at least 2032.
View ArticleRadiology staffing shortages increasing demand for AI and cloud
Ashish Sant, general manager for Imaging at Merge explains how imaging informatics can help mitigate the radiology staffing shortage.
View ArticleRSNA announces course on deploying AI in emergency care
The six-module offering will focus on leveraging artificial intelligence to speed up scans and improve report reading in urgent care scenarios.
View ArticleRSNA-sponsored imaging informatics course returns for 2024
The National Imaging Informatics Course is designed for fourth-year radiology residents, but is also relevant to any mid- or senior-level professional working with image data.
View ArticleReal-world implementation of AI in mammography
Samir Patel, MD, radiologist at Radiology Inc., and a board member of the Beacon Health System, explains how AI is being implemented in clinical practice for breast imaging.
View ArticleCloud and AI are key to teleradiology success in post-COVID resurgence,...
Increasing use of cloud and AI are among the trends observed by Amy Thompson, research manager for healthcare IT at the healthcare market analysis firm Signify Research, at RSNA 2023.
View ArticleIntelerad Unveils New Cloud-Native Disaster Recovery Solution at RSNA 2021
Designed to provide secure, isolated and immutable copies of all medical images with unlimited capacity services, Cloud DR mitigates the risks against natural disasters, human error, technological...
View ArticleRSNA: Networking, privacy issues top list of cloud concerns
CHICAGO—Cloud computing can offer many advantages to radiology, but only if certain challenges—namely networking and privacy issues—can be managed effectively, according to a Nov. 25 session at the...
View ArticleRSNA 2016: Image sharing says goodbye to compact discs, hello to the cloud
The RSNA 2016 session, "Next Generation Infrastructure for Medical Imaging," introduced participants to the importance of image sharing and exchange with regard to the quality of care a radiologist...
View ArticleRadiology embracing the flexibility of imaging data stored off-site in the...
Lyle McMillin, with radiology IT vendor Hyland, explains trends he sees in the market and a definite shift toward cloud and enterprise imaging to address challenges in the market.
View ArticleError rates in radiology have not changed in 75 years
Radiology report reading errors are as prevalent as ever. Michael Bruno, MD, of Penn State Hershey Medical Center says it's time for that to change.
View ArticleRSNA announces award recognizing contributions to community health
The Outstanding Community Impact Award honors individuals in radiological sciences who have contributed to patient care and healthcare delivery.
View ArticleRSNA launches its first open-access journal, focused on emergent radiology...
Radiology Advances aims to make international radiology research available to everyone, without a subscription.
View ArticleRadiology Health Equity Coalition urges others to join and address ‘jarring’...
The American College of Radiology pointed to screening exams as a possible area to enhance imaging access and utilization.
View ArticleVIDEO: Bringing health equity to mammography and health screenings in Arkansas
Gwendolyn Bryant-Smith, MD, division chief of breast imaging and associate director for diversity, equity and inclusion at the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, University of Arkansas,...
View ArticleKey trends in enterprise imaging
Radiology is going though a period of disruption with a growing radiologist shortage, decreasing reimbursements and increasing numbers of exams, making workflow efficiency a critical concern.
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