Rebekah Moan[email protected]BreastBiennial breast screening associated with advanced cancersWomen 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, 2019BreastNew European guidelines advise biennial screening at 45New 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, 2019BreastHigh-risk women should start breast screening earlierShould 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, 2019BreastGerman study confirms breast screening's mortality reductionBreast 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, 2019UltrasoundSkip ultrasound for treatment decisions in rheumatoid arthritisIn 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, 2019Practice ManagementCMS final rule for MPFS could cost radiology $5BRadiologists 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, 2019Previous PagePage 6 of 6Top StoriesCTNew benchmark helps monitor cumulative CT radiation doseThe findings highlight the need for systematic dose tracking and rigorous justification of imaging.Radiation Oncology/TherapyStudy questions routine use of radiotherapy after bone surgeryUltrasoundCEUS outshines color Doppler imaging for indeterminate kidney lesionsWomens ImagingWomen's Imaging MinnieCast, Episode 2: Risk-based vs. annual mammography screening, part 1Digital X-RayChest x-rays reveal atherosclerosis in patients undergoing amputations