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For colon cancer patients, CT boosts recurrence detection

For colorectal cancer patients who have undergone curative surgery, follow-up with either CT or a blood test increases the rate at which they'll receive surgery again, but it doesn't appear to have a big effect on patient survival, according to a study in the January 15 Journal of the American Medical Association.

January 14, 2014

USPSTF seeks comments on colon screening plan

In a move that could eventually lead to Medicare reimbursement for virtual colonoscopy screening, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) on Thursday opened to public commentary a draft research plan for colorectal cancer screening.

January 9, 2014

CT utilization data suggest physician ownership plays role

An analysis of CT utilization data at a large health insurance plan suggests that myriad factors -- including physician ownership of the practice and the government insurance status of the patient -- shape the likelihood that a patient will receive a CT scan.

January 8, 2014

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Residents at odds with ABR regarding protected study time

Residents aren't marching in lockstep with the new American Board of Radiology (ABR) policy when it comes to study time for the new core exam, according to results of a survey of residents and faculty at a Pennsylvania hospital that were presented at the 2013 RSNA meeting.

January 7, 2014

CT colonography sheds light on 'disappearing' polyps

About 10% of all polyps detected at CT colonography can't be found at initial colonoscopy follow-up. But the reasons for their disappearance are largely predictable, according to a study presented at the 2013 RSNA meeting.

January 2, 2014

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USPSTF gives final nod to CT lung cancer screening

After years of discussion and evidence gathering, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) this week gave its final approval for annual screening with low-dose CT for individuals at high risk for lung cancer.

December 30, 2013

Survey shows stable radiology job market

Residents may not be thrilled about the tough job market, but data from a massive annual survey of radiology jobs show little change from year to year, and the results even predict a small net gain in jobs for 2013 and beyond, according to a presentation at the recent RSNA 2013 meeting.

December 30, 2013

CT with MBIR boosts vulnerable plaque assessment

Model-based iterative reconstruction (MBIR) can help identify vulnerable plaque at CT, potentially improving prediction for a particularly dangerous source of cardiovascular events, according to a study presented at RSNA 2013.

December 26, 2013

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Data sampling technique cuts CT lung dose to 0.25 mSv

How low can chest CT doses really go? Researchers from Boston may have bested even the chest x-ray, the ultimate low-dose scan, using a special data sampling technique to produce diagnostic-quality CT lung screening scans at doses as low as 0.25 mSv.

December 22, 2013

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CT-guided biopsy aces bony lesion diagnosis

Egyptian researchers found that CT-guided percutaneous needle biopsy is accurate and effective for diagnosing lesions of the appendicular long bones -- offering a much-needed solution to the problem of indeterminate x-rays, according to an article in the European Journal of Radiology.

December 19, 2013

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Fluciclovine PET detects disease in half of PSMA-negative patients

The findings support a complementary role for F-18 fluciclovine PET in carefully selected patients.

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5 institutions command 38% of NIH radiology research funding

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MRI, PET reveal distinct brain changes in loneliness and social isolation

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Podcast: Hospital accreditation isn’t a safety net for MRI

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Could less ultrasound lead to less thyroid cancer overdiagnosis?

By Amerigo Allegretto

Thyroid cancer overdiagnosis remained high in a modeling study despite accounting for a true increase in incidences.

February 24, 2026

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Genetic mutations linked to poor outcomes in Pluvicto patients

TP53, PTEN, and RB1 mutations may serve as prognostic biomarkers.

February 23, 2026

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AI support leads to more cancers found on DBT

By Amerigo Allegretto

AI assistance for interpreting screening DBT exams led to sharp increases in finding invasive and lobular cancers.

February 23, 2026

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PROMISE: Women face higher heart disease risk at lower plaque burdens

By Kate Madden Yee

Study findings address the question of "whether cardiovascular risk increases proportionally with plaque extent in both sexes."

February 23, 2026

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PET predicts faster cognitive decline in women than men

Women initially outperformed men at low brain tau levels, but the advantage diminished as tau levels increased over time.

February 20, 2026

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Unclear explanations of contrast MRI exams heighten patient anxiety

By Kate Madden Yee

The good news is that this anxiety can be mitigated by a thoughtful and thorough preexam orientation.

February 20, 2026

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Mammography screening improves survival for late-stage cancers

By Amerigo Allegretto

Women with screen-detected late-stage cancer have greater survival compared with women who do not undergo mammography screening.

February 20, 2026

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Ultrasound MinnieCast, Episode 2: Body imaging with RUS-PAT

By Amerigo Allegretto

Charles Liu, MD, PhD, discusses a new imaging system combining rotational ultrasound (RUS) with photoacoustic tomography (PAT).

February 20, 2026

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AI accurately flags follow-up imaging recommendations

An AI agent significantly improved the identification of missed diagnostic opportunities in radiologist notes.

February 19, 2026

SCCT: CT-first imaging protocol could transform chest pain evaluation

By Kate Madden Yee

Cardiac CT -- particularly coronary CT angiography -- is reshaping the diagnostic pathway for patients with chest pain.

February 19, 2026

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The rise of theranostics: Part 7 -- Nuclear medicine technologists' rapid evolution

As theranostics gains speed, nuclear medicine technologists (NMTs) face a defining moment.

February 19, 2026

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Radiopharmaceutical therapy use increased 20-fold over a decade

Intravenous administrations of cancer therapies such as Xofigo, Lutathera, and Pluvicto have increased by more than 2000%.

February 19, 2026

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