Theresa Pablos[email protected]Radiation Oncology/TherapySingle radiotherapy dose effective for breast cancerA single dose of targeted radiotherapy during a lumpectomy procedure proved effective in a long-term clinical trial of thousands of women with early-stage breast cancer. The international team behind the large, randomized trial published their results on August 19 in the BMJ.August 26, 2020UltrasoundTranscranial ultrasound helps solve COVID-19 mysteryUltrasound scans with a robotic transcranial Doppler device provided a clue into why patients with COVID-19 experience severe hypoxemia without lung stiffness. In a serendipitous discovery, researchers linked the ultrasound findings to suspiciously low oxygen levels in patients with severe cases of COVID-19.August 20, 2020PACS/VNAElectronic consults may avoid unnecessary imagingElectronic consultations between primary care physicians and radiologists may help avoid unnecessary imaging, according to a study published on August 18 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.August 20, 2020UltrasoundCarotid lumen size linked to death from all causesCarotid lumen diameter derived from ultrasound scans was linked to a higher risk of death from all causes in a recent study in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Larger lumen size also proved to better predict cardiovascular mortality than carotid intima-media thickness measurement.August 20, 2020BreastHormone receptor-positive cancers on the riseHormone receptor-positive breast cancers are on the rise in the U.S., according to new data published on August 17 in JAMA Network Open. At the same time, rates of triple-negative cancers have fallen for some groups of women in recent years.August 18, 2020MRILong waiting times for imaging persist in EnglandMany patients in England are still waiting six weeks or more for imaging and other diagnostic tests, but the figures for June represent a slight improvement on May, according to a report published on August 13 by National Health Service England.August 17, 2020UltrasoundDoppler ultrasound helps assess cervical cancer stageResearchers in China found a link between findings on Doppler ultrasound scans and characteristics of cervical cancer. Blood flow seen through color ultrasound was tied to tumor clinical stage, cancer type, and pathology in a study published on August 10 in PLOS One.August 17, 2020Breast3 lessons for building better AI for breast imagingResearchers are exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can augment radiologists' performance and improve patient outcomes. Presenters discussed their projects that do just that at a panel on August 11 at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine conference.August 16, 2020UltrasoundCEUS helps predict chronic kidney disease progressionClinicians may be able to use contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) features to help predict which patients with chronic kidney disease will experience worse outcomes, according to the findings of a prospective study published on August 9 in Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology.August 13, 2020BreastMobile mammo leads to early detection for vulnerable womenA mobile mammography program in Houston led to early breast cancer detection for women at risk of forgoing regular breast screening, according to the findings of a retrospective study published on August 4 in Academic Radiology.August 12, 2020Previous PagePage 10 of 22Next PageTop StoriesPractice ManagementNew MR safety codes provide additional reimbursement for radiologistsIn a new column, Erin Stephens of Healthcare Administrative Partners reviews the new CPT code changes for MR safety services.CTCT, MRI reveal hidden brain changes linked to increased fall riskWomens ImagingImaging societies, experts react to U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Braidwood caseMRIDeep learning plus MRI predicts likelihood of postpartum hemorrhageWomens ImagingPersonal tragedies spur unity behind bill for diagnostic breast care
