November 13, 2017 -- Radiography is medical imaging's first modality, but over a century after its discovery it's still going strong, with new technologies and clinical applications giving x-ray a renewed sense of vibrancy. At RSNA 2017, one of the most exciting technologies will be artificial intelligence.
RSNA 2017 NEWS
Video from RSNA 2017: Perception Lab turns radiologists into research subjects
November 28, 2017 -- CHICAGO - If you want to research the limits of human perception, who better to study than radiologists? That's the philosophy of the Perception Lab, an experiment that will be appearing for the second straight year at RSNA 2017. Jeremy Wolfe, PhD, of Harvard Medical School discusses the lab and how RSNA attendees can participate. Discuss
November 28, 2017 -- CHICAGO - If you want to research the limits of human perception, who better to study than radiologists? That's the philosophy of the Perception Lab, an experiment that will be appearing for the second straight year at RSNA 2017. Jeremy Wolfe, PhD, of Harvard Medical School discusses the lab and how RSNA attendees can participate. Discuss
Study finds diet is crucial for protecting knees
November 28, 2017 -- Knee cartilage degeneration from osteoarthritis can be slowed in obese people who lose a substantial amount of weight, but only if diet is a component of the weight-loss regimen, according to research presented on November 28 at the RSNA 2017 meeting. Discuss
November 28, 2017 -- Knee cartilage degeneration from osteoarthritis can be slowed in obese people who lose a substantial amount of weight, but only if diet is a component of the weight-loss regimen, according to research presented on November 28 at the RSNA 2017 meeting. Discuss
Fat distribution linked to heart attack risk
November 28, 2017 -- Where a person's body fat is stored may increase their risk of having a heart attack, a stroke, and diabetes -- and the level of risk may also be influenced by the person's sex, according to research presented on November 28 at the RSNA 2017 meeting in Chicago. Discuss
November 28, 2017 -- Where a person's body fat is stored may increase their risk of having a heart attack, a stroke, and diabetes -- and the level of risk may also be influenced by the person's sex, according to research presented on November 28 at the RSNA 2017 meeting in Chicago. Discuss
MRI technique may help diagnose migraine headaches
November 28, 2017 -- While painful and often debilitating for patients, migraines can also be difficult to diagnose and differentiate from other types of headaches. An MRI technique may help alleviate that diagnostic challenge, according to research presented on November 28 at the RSNA 2017 meeting in Chicago. Discuss
November 28, 2017 -- While painful and often debilitating for patients, migraines can also be difficult to diagnose and differentiate from other types of headaches. An MRI technique may help alleviate that diagnostic challenge, according to research presented on November 28 at the RSNA 2017 meeting in Chicago. Discuss
3D printing lowers risk and cost of testing FFR-CT
November 27, 2017 -- CHICAGO - What if there were a low-risk, cost-effective way to validate the numerous fractional flow reserve CT (FFR-CT) technologies in development? Patient-specific 3D-printed coronary models may be the answer, according to a study presented on Monday at RSNA 2017. Discuss
November 27, 2017 -- CHICAGO - What if there were a low-risk, cost-effective way to validate the numerous fractional flow reserve CT (FFR-CT) technologies in development? Patient-specific 3D-printed coronary models may be the answer, according to a study presented on Monday at RSNA 2017. Discuss
Video from RSNA 2017: How will AI change radiology?
November 27, 2017 -- CHICAGO - The past year has witnessed huge advances in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) for healthcare applications. What impact will this new generation of AI software have on radiology? Dr. Paul Chang of the University of Chicago offers his thoughts in this interview. Discuss
November 27, 2017 -- CHICAGO - The past year has witnessed huge advances in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) for healthcare applications. What impact will this new generation of AI software have on radiology? Dr. Paul Chang of the University of Chicago offers his thoughts in this interview. Discuss
Researchers resolve PET/MRI issue for epilepsy patients
November 27, 2017 -- CHICAGO - Researchers believe they have overcome the challenge of attenuation correction in PET/MRI to ensure diagnostic image quality in brain scans of patients with medically refractory epilepsy, according to a study presented on Tuesday at the RSNA 2017 annual meeting. Discuss
November 27, 2017 -- CHICAGO - Researchers believe they have overcome the challenge of attenuation correction in PET/MRI to ensure diagnostic image quality in brain scans of patients with medically refractory epilepsy, according to a study presented on Tuesday at the RSNA 2017 annual meeting. Discuss
Video from RSNA 2017: What can radiologists do to be more patient-centered?
November 27, 2017 -- CHICAGO - Radiologists are being told they need to interact more with patients, but this is easier said than done. What are the barriers that can impede radiologist-patient interaction, and how can they be overcome? Dr. Jennifer Kemp of Diversified Radiology in Colorado gives some suggestions. Discuss
November 27, 2017 -- CHICAGO - Radiologists are being told they need to interact more with patients, but this is easier said than done. What are the barriers that can impede radiologist-patient interaction, and how can they be overcome? Dr. Jennifer Kemp of Diversified Radiology in Colorado gives some suggestions. Discuss
USPSTF's breast cancer screening recs dampen compliance
November 27, 2017 -- CHICAGO - Over the past 15 years, screening mammography guidelines have changed dramatically, leaving women confused about when to start. A big factor in these changes has been the 2009 recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), according to research presented on Monday at RSNA 2017. Discuss
November 27, 2017 -- CHICAGO - Over the past 15 years, screening mammography guidelines have changed dramatically, leaving women confused about when to start. A big factor in these changes has been the 2009 recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), according to research presented on Monday at RSNA 2017. Discuss
GE RSNA launches range from CT to molecular imaging
November 27, 2017 -- CHICAGO - In its booth at RSNA 2017, GE Healthcare is highlighting a wide range of product launches and upgrades, from a new CT scanner designed to make it easier to perform routine spectral imaging to new PET/CT and SPECT/CT systems. Discuss
November 27, 2017 -- CHICAGO - In its booth at RSNA 2017, GE Healthcare is highlighting a wide range of product launches and upgrades, from a new CT scanner designed to make it easier to perform routine spectral imaging to new PET/CT and SPECT/CT systems. Discuss
RSNA 2017 Scientific & Educational Presentations
November 13, 2017 -- Radiography is medical imaging's first modality, but over a century after its discovery it's still going strong, with new technologies and clinical applications giving x-ray a renewed sense of vibrancy. At RSNA 2017, one of the most exciting technologies will be artificial intelligence. November 9, 2017 -- RSNA 2017 might be remembered as the annual meeting when women's imaging took a quantum leap forward with the burgeoning utilization of artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, and computer-aided detection/diagnosis.November 8, 2017 -- RSNA 2017 is almost here, and considering all the developments in advanced visualization that have taken place this past year, the timing couldn't be better. Numerous workshops, courses, and presentations in McCormick Place will cover the basics of 3D printing and how to incorporate it into medical practice. November 7, 2017 -- At the upcoming RSNA 2017 meeting in Chicago, you'll hear variations on the key theme of how ultrasound in its various forms helps clinicians diagnose disease, stage treatment, and track healing. Technologies under discussion will range from shear-wave elastography and contrast-enhanced ultrasound to MRI-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound, just to name a few.November 6, 2017 -- Our next destination on the Road to RSNA is a stop in artificial intelligence (AI) for a preview of this year's presentations on AI in medical imaging, including machine learning, deep learning, and computer-aided detection/diagnosis. If you thought AI had taken off at RSNA 2016, you haven't seen anything yet.
November 2, 2017 -- At RSNA 2017, researchers are highlighting the most advanced CT methods to refine diagnoses, track diseases, and even predict the onset of adverse events. The unending pursuit of CT image quality will be one of the key themes of this year's conference.November 1, 2017 -- MRI might be considered a mature modality, but researchers and clinicians are constantly exploring new avenues for the decades-old imaging technology. RSNA 2017 will feature presentations on multiparametric MRI, hybrid multidimensional MRI, and new sequences for metal artifact reduction. October 31, 2017 -- Scientific sessions in women's imaging at RSNA 2017 will range from classic research on the effectiveness of breast cancer screening to cutting-edge studies on the use of advanced technologies such as deep learning to improve breast cancer detection.October 30, 2017 -- Welcome to the first installment of this year's Road to RSNA preview of the RSNA 2017 meeting in Chicago. For the ninth year in a row, we're providing a modality-by-modality overview of the most important scientific sessions to serve as your guide to events at McCormick Place. Our journey along the Road to RSNA begins with our preview of imaging informatics, and specifically PACS, cybersecurity, clinical decision support, radiation dose-monitoring software, structured reporting, analytics, and issues regarding patient access to radiology results.