Brian Casey[email protected]EconomicsMICI Q1: Payor pressure weighs on radiology managersDespite the growing economy, reimbursement pressure from payors -- particularly Medicare -- continues to weigh heavily on the minds of radiology administrators and managers, according to numbers for the first quarter of 2018 in the Medical Imaging Confidence Index (MICI).February 14, 2018MRINew details in fatal Indian MRI case | Ultrasound-autism link? | Is CT needed to diagnose PE?February 12, 2018MRIIndian group defends radiologist in fatal MRI incidentA local branch of the Indian Radiological and Imaging Association has come to the defense of the radiologist who was arrested in connection with the death of a man who carried an oxygen cylinder into an MRI suite in January, according to a February 12 article in the Indian Express.February 12, 2018BreastCancer history in relatives boosts breast cancer riskHaving a first-degree relative with a family history of breast cancer sharply increases the risk of breast cancer in women older than 65, according to a study of more than 400,000 women published February 12 in JAMA Internal Medicine. The findings could weigh into the debate over whether these women should undergo mammography screening.February 11, 2018Nuclear MedicineStudy finds gadolinium leakage to eyes | Radiation dose to NM techs | Rads put pedal to the metalFebruary 7, 2018Nuclear MedicineStudy tracks radiation dose to NM technologistsA new study published February 1 in Radiology on occupational radiation exposure for nuclear medicine (NM) technologists is serving up some intriguing findings. While radiation exposure is generally low and within established guidelines, it has been rising in recent years as the field adopts more powerful imaging technologies.February 7, 2018AIAI dominates the headlines | Augmented reality start-up | Flortaucipir-PET for Alzheimer'sFebruary 5, 2018MRINYC tourists + rental bike - helmet = trip to ERIs the growing popularity of rental bikes in New York City driving an increase in the number of bicycle-related trauma cases being seen in the city's emergency rooms (ERs)? It might, if new information from a hospital that treats people injured in Central Park is any indication.February 5, 2018MRIZika's effects hard to detect on ultrasound, MRIA new animal study published February 5 in Nature Medicine illustrates the challenges in detecting how the Zika virus affects the fetuses of infected mothers. Researchers found that the Zika virus caused injury to the brains of fetal macaque monkeys that was hard to detect with ultrasound and even MRI.February 5, 2018BreastIs the mammography debate an example of 'fake science'?In today's world of "fake news" and "alternative facts," is the debate over mammography screening one of "fake science"? It might be, according to a paper published recently in BMC Medical Ethics from a Norwegian researcher who claims to show how breast screening researchers fit facts to suit their beliefs.February 4, 2018Previous PagePage 56 of 140Next PageTop StoriesDigital X-RayChest x-rays reveal atherosclerosis in patients undergoing amputationsLower limb amputation is an increasingly common major complication of advanced peripheral arterial disease and diabetes mellitus.MRI3D MRI technique helps plan treatment for pediatric heart conditionsWomens ImagingCould AI scoring help with managing DCIS?CTClinicians, beware: CT diagnostic accuracy varies by adnexal lesion typePractice ManagementRadiology coding update for 2026
