CT Scanners October 16, 2025

Doubling Lung Screening Rates with Patient Outreach October 16, 2025

Low CT lung cancer screening rates have disappointed medical imaging professionals and public health advocates alike since the test received USPSTF recommendation over 10 years ago. But a new study shows how one health system doubled its lung cancer screening rates – to levels approaching those of more established cancer screening exams.  USPSTF recommended low-dose […]

Imaging IT October 15, 2025

AI First Drafts: A New Dawn for Radiology Reporting October 15, 2025

For radiologists – the medical detectives who find clues in our medical images – the daily grind can feel like a “death by a thousand cuts.” Much of their time is spent not on diagnosis, but on tedious reporting.  Now, a new generation of artificial intelligence is stepping in to serve as a high-tech scribe, […]

CT Scanners October 9, 2025

Reducing CT Radiation Dose System-Wide October 9, 2025

CT radiation dose has been one of the top radiology headlines this year due to the publication of several studies linking radiation to cancer risk. But new research offers hope that CT radiation dose can be reduced, even across large healthcare systems.  CT’s link to cancer risk has been controversial, but most established models connect […]

MR Scanners October 13, 2025

Uneven Access to Brain MRI October 13, 2025

Patients from disadvantaged neighborhoods or those traveling farther for brain MRI scans presented in worse clinical condition than patients with better access. That’s according to a new JACR study that reopens the debate over disparities in healthcare access.  The past several years have seen numerous studies published that document disparities in healthcare access and their […]

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Breast Imaging October 6, 2025

Perils of Missed Mammography October 6, 2025

Yet another study is illustrating the perils of missing mammography screening. New research in JAMA Network Open found that women diagnosed with breast cancer who missed their previous screening exam had signs of delayed diagnosis and worse clinical outcomes.  Mammography screening is generally credited – along with improved treatments – with a steady decline in […]

Emergency Imaging October 2, 2025

Emergency CT Use Booms October 2, 2025

Increased use of CT drove a boom in medical imaging utilization in the emergency department setting over the past 10 years. That’s according to a new study in Radiology that comes amid increased scrutiny over the long-term health effects of CT radiation.  CT is tailor-made for evaluating patients in the emergency setting. It’s fast, relatively […]

CT Scanners September 29, 2025

Does BMI Affect AI Accuracy? September 29, 2025

High body mass index is known to create problems for various medical imaging modalities, from CT to ultrasound. Could it also affect the accuracy of artificial intelligence algorithms? Researchers asked this question as it pertains to lung nodule detection in a new study in European Journal of Radiology.  X-ray photons attenuate as they pass through […]

Breast Imaging September 25, 2025

Missing Breast Screening Boosts Death Risk September 25, 2025

Missing a first breast cancer screening exam can be hazardous to your health. A new study in BMJ found that women who missed their first mammography screening had a 40% higher long-term risk of breast cancer death.  Mammography screening has been shown to prevent breast cancer deaths by detecting cancer earlier, when it can be […]

Artificial Intelligence September 23, 2025

Could States Take Over AI Regulation from the FDA? September 23, 2025

Could states take over AI regulation from the FDA as a possible solution to the growing workforce shortage in radiology? It may seem like a wild idea at first, but it’s a question proposed in a special edition of Academic Radiology focusing on radiology and the law.  Healthcare’s workforce shortage is no secret, and in […]

Lung Imaging September 18, 2025

AI Spots Lung Nodules September 18, 2025

A new study in Radiology on an AI algorithm for analyzing lung nodules on CT lung cancer screening exams shows that radiologists may be able to have their cake and eat it too: better identification of malignant nodules with lower false-positive rates.  The rising utilization of low-dose CT screening is great news for clinicians (and […]

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