Clinical News: Page 427

New radiology virtual consult model shows promise

By Will Morton

A group of U.S. researchers found that virtual consultations can improve radiology's value by enabling face-to-face visits among radiologists, primary care physicians, and their patients, according to a study published July 20 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

July 21, 2021

Swollen glands from COVID vaccine more prevalent in breast imaging

By Amerigo Allegretto

Adenopathy caused by the COVID-19 vaccine has a higher incidence than adenopathy seen in otherwise normal mammograms, but swelling goes down over time, according to research published July 22 in JAMA Oncology.

July 21, 2021

Annual mammography catches more interval cancer in dense breasts

By Louise Gagnon

Areas in Canada that offered annual mammography screening to women with dense breast tissue saw lower rates of interval breast cancers compared with locations that offered biennial screening, according to a study published July 19 in the Canadian Association of Radiologists' Journal.

July 21, 2021

Total-body PET/CT scanner in the works

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Quibim and other molecular imaging partners are collaborating on an $8.9 million project to build a total-body PET/CT scanner for simultaneous whole-body imaging.

July 20, 2021

SDMS elects new board, committee members

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) has voted in Mitzi Roberts as president-elect as part of a slate of new board and committee members for 2021.

July 20, 2021

RefleXion to install X1 at cancer center in Texas

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Radiation therapy equipment developer RefleXion Medical has announced that its X1 radiation therapy system will be installed at the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders' main campus in Fort Worth, TX.

July 20, 2021

CMS changes to RO Model draw ASTRO's ire

By Brian Casey

A proposal by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to make changes to its proposed Radiation Oncology (RO) Model for radiation therapy services is drawing criticism from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).

July 20, 2021

Glandular tissue on ultrasound associated with breast cancer risk

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Glandular tissue is associated with future breast cancer risk in women with dense breasts, according to a study of women in South Korea published July 19 in Radiology.

July 20, 2021

Echocardiography can determine patient risk in COVID-19 cases

By Amerigo Allegretto

Transthoracic echocardiography is helpful in determining mortality risk for patients with COVID-19, according to research published July 21 in the European Journal of Clinical Investigation.

July 20, 2021

Plaque burden predicts higher risk for heart disease patients

By Will Morton

Measuring arterial plaque with cardiac CT in addition to established tests for heart disease can help predict which patients may suffer life-threatening events, according to a presentation at the virtual 2021 Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography meeting.

July 20, 2021

Driver gets kudos, donuts after MRI truck gets stuck

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

A truck driver hauling an MRI building to a hospital in rural Maine got a surprise when his vehicle got stuck and delayed traffic for hours -- he received plaudits and donuts from locals, according to published reports.

July 19, 2021

KA Imaging lands radiography supply contract from Premier

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Digital x-ray manufacturer KA Imaging has secured a supply agreement from group purchasing organization Premier.

July 19, 2021

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