Rebekah Moan

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Biennial breast screening associated with advanced cancers

Women who are screened for breast cancer every two years have more advanced cancers -- as well as more cancers between screening rounds -- than those who are screened annually, according to a study to be presented next week at RSNA 2019 in Chicago. Those treated biennially also generally require more aggressive treatment.

November 25, 2019

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New European guidelines advise biennial screening at 45

New European guidelines recommend that women be screened for breast cancer from ages 45 to 74 every two to three years because annual screening may be more harmful than beneficial. The guidelines pose a stark contrast to U.S. recommendations, which for the most part recommend annual screening.

November 25, 2019

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High-risk women should start breast screening earlier

Should women with a family history of breast cancer start mammography screening earlier than established guidelines indicate? A new study published on November 14 in JAMA Oncology says yes -- in some cases, as much as 14 years earlier.

November 13, 2019

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German study confirms breast screening's mortality reduction

Breast cancer mortality in Germany dropped by more than 20% after the country implemented a nationwide breast screening program, according to a new study. Researchers also saw a decline in the number of late-stage breast cancer cases, further supporting the effectiveness of mammography screening.

November 13, 2019

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Skip ultrasound for treatment decisions in rheumatoid arthritis

In patients with early rheumatoid arthritis, using ultrasound to guide treatment doesn't produce better decision-making than the conventional treat-to-target strategy, according to research presented at the 2019 American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Professionals (ACR/ARP) annual meeting.

November 8, 2019

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CMS final rule for MPFS could cost radiology $5B

Radiologists could lose approximately $5 billion over the next 10 years if the final rule issued November 1 by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) for 2020 stands, an American College of Radiology spokesperson said.

November 4, 2019

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New benchmark helps monitor cumulative CT radiation dose

The findings highlight the need for systematic dose tracking and rigorous justification of imaging.

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Study questions routine use of radiotherapy after bone surgery

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CEUS outshines color Doppler imaging for indeterminate kidney lesions

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Women's Imaging MinnieCast, Episode 2: Risk-based vs. annual mammography screening, part 1

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Chest x-rays reveal atherosclerosis in patients undergoing amputations

Integrating breast and lung cancer screening could identify LC earlier

By Kate Madden Yee

Leveraging the reach of mammography programs may improve lung cancer (LC) screening uptake.

January 21, 2026

What's AI's impact on radiologist burnout?

Despite optimism about AI implementation in radiology, how AI affects radiologist burnout in the real-world remains a "black box," researchers have found.

January 21, 2026

New angioplasty technique shows promise in ICAD patients

Drug-coated balloon angioplasty reduced restenosis and strokes in ICAD patients compared with bare-metal stent placement.

January 20, 2026

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Ultralow-dose PCCT viable for emphysema assessment

By Kate Madden Yee

Ultralow-dose photon-counting CT (PCCT) offers accurate visual and automated evaluations of emphysema at a low radiation dose.

January 20, 2026

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RUS-PAT ultrasound approach produces 3D vascular images

By Amerigo Allegretto

An imaging system called RUS-PAT could help produce 3D images of entire organs and body parts.

January 20, 2026

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Cardiac PET imaging predicts atrial fibrillation

F-18 FDG uptake was more frequent in the atria and ventricles of patients with AFib compared to those without it.

January 20, 2026

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3 ways to ease increased workload from patient access to imaging reports

By Kate Madden Yee

Radiologists' workloads have increased by almost one-third due to the implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act.

January 20, 2026

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Is risk-based breast cancer screening more beneficial for patients?

By Amerigo Allegretto

Population risk-based breast cancer screening may led to “similar or greater benefits” than age-based screening, results showed.

January 20, 2026

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DEXA offers new clues on bone health in astronauts

With longer stays in space projected, safeguarding astronaut skeletal health has become even more important.

January 16, 2026

Who can be a certified radiology equipment specialist?

The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation has updated its certified radiology equipment specialist program.

January 16, 2026

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RSNA releases Lumbar Degenerative Imaging Spine Classification dataset

By Kate Madden Yee

LumbarDISC is the largest publicly available adult MRI lumbar spine dataset for degenerative disease, according to the society.

January 16, 2026

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MBI remains underused despite high performance

By Amerigo Allegretto

Molecular breast imaging (MBI) continues to be underused, with an overall decline in utilization between 2017 and 2022.

January 16, 2026

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