Artificial Intelligence March 12, 2026
FDA Updates AI List with New Clearances March 12, 2026
The FDA last week updated its list of cleared AI-enabled medical devices, with the new list showing AI marketing authorizations through the end of 2025. The updated list reveals that radiology is maintaining its lead as the medical specialty with the most clearances. The FDA’s previous update featured data through the end of September 2025, […]
Radiology March 10, 2026
ECR 2026 Video Highlights March 10, 2026
The 2026 edition of the European Congress of Radiology wrapped up last weekend, and the conference was full of breaking business and clinical news. Artificial intelligence dominated the proceedings in Vienna, with researchers presenting the latest work in applying AI to breast and lung screening, neuroradiology, fracture detection, and other clinical use cases. AI was […]
Radiology March 9, 2026
Top Trends from ECR 2026 March 9, 2026
The 2026 edition of the European Congress of Radiology wrapped up last week, and both clinical and business news dominated the discussion in Vienna. Below are the top trends from ECR 2026… The Takeaway Last week’s ECR 2026 cemented the meeting’s reputation as a European counterpoint to radiology’s other major conference, RSNA. In some areas […]
Lung Imaging March 5, 2026
Early News from ECR 2026 March 5, 2026
ECR 2026 opened yesterday with a light-filled opening ceremony that beautifully illustrated this year’s theme, “Rays of Knowledge.” The ceremony was conducted before an overflow audience in the Austria Center Vienna, with ECR 2026 President Prof. Minerva Becker proudly presiding over a mix of speeches, honorary awards, and musical performances for which ECR is famous. […]
Imaging IT March 2, 2026
Microsoft Sunsets PowerScribe 360 Reporting Software March 2, 2026
In a move sure to shake the fast-growing radiology reporting segment, Microsoft has begun notifying customers that it is retiring its PowerScribe 360 software and will end renewal and maintenance in August in favor of its newer cloud-based PowerScribe One reporting technology. Microsoft began sending “end-of-life” letters to its customer base last week, confirming rumors […]
Radiologists February 25, 2026
When Radiologists Quit February 25, 2026
The chance that a radiologist would quit their job for a new one doubled over a recent 10-year period. And a new JACR study identifies the exact point in terms of case workload when radiologists are most likely to leave. The burnout epidemic among healthcare professionals has been closely tied to workload, which has been […]
Artificial Intelligence February 23, 2026
Agentic AI for Radiology Follow-Up February 23, 2026
Agentic AI has quickly become one of the hottest topics in radiology. But what is it really good for? Texas researchers offer one possible use case in a new study in NEJM Catalyst: scouring radiology reports to identify patients who require follow-up. Agentic AI is a new flavor of artificial intelligence that’s capable of working […]
Breast Imaging February 19, 2026
Mammo Screening Saves Lives – Even in Late-Stage Cancer February 19, 2026
A new study confirms that not only does breast cancer screening save lives, but it also improves survival in women with late-stage disease. Researchers found that women with stage IV breast cancer had a survival rate over three times higher if their disease was detected with screening, thanks largely to its role in driving treatment. […]
Artificial Intelligence February 16, 2026
Simpler Radiology Reports from LLMs February 16, 2026
Can large language model AI algorithms write simpler radiology reports for patients than clinicians? A study published in European Radiology found that LLM-produced reports were more readable, but there are areas of concern that will require fine-tuning. Patients are taking greater interest in managing their own healthcare, requesting direct access to medical information like images […]
Artificial Intelligence February 12, 2026
VC Funding Bounces Back in 2025 February 12, 2026
After a long slide, venture capital funding for medical imaging AI companies bounced back in 2025. That’s according to the latest report from market intelligence firm Signify Research. VC funding of AI startups has declined steadily since 2020, when cheap money fueled by low pandemic-era interest rates spurred a boom in both the total dollar […]
CT Scanners February 9, 2026
CT Supports Better Stroke Care February 9, 2026
When it comes to stroke, time is brain. And the faster stroke patients can be diagnosed, the sooner brain-saving treatment can start. Researchers in Germany found that sending stroke patients to hospitals equipped with CT scanners and telemedicine connections might be more effective than transferring them directly to specialized stroke centers. CT is critical for […]
Radiology Education February 5, 2026
Residency Push Skips Radiology February 5, 2026
A federal push to alleviate the U.S. physician shortage by adding more resident training slots appears to have skipped radiology. Of the more than 400 residency programs awarded funding so far, only two diagnostic radiology programs got funds. The ongoing doctor shortage has become a major issue in U.S. healthcare, as physicians face rising patient […]
Artificial Intelligence February 2, 2026
More Positive News on Mammo AI from MASAI February 2, 2026
The latest results from the landmark MASAI study of AI for mammography screening show a favorable trend toward reducing the rate of interval cancers, or breast cancers that appear between screening rounds. The new findings – published Friday in The Lancet – also confirm mammography AI’s sharp workload reduction and trend toward higher sensitivity. MASAI […]
Lung Cancer Screening January 29, 2026
Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers Creates Questions January 29, 2026
Behind the growing enthusiasm for CT lung cancer screening is a nagging question – should we be screening people who have never smoked too? It’s a dilemma that’s addressed in a new paper in Radiology that offers some insight. CT lung screening is the only major cancer screening test that’s exclusively targeted at high-risk individuals, […]
Artificial Intelligence January 26, 2026
Doctors Adopt ‘Shadow AI’ for Efficiency Gains January 26, 2026
Doctors under pressure to work more efficiently are looking for help from “shadow AI” – artificial intelligence applications adopted outside a formal hospital approval process. A new survey of U.S. healthcare personnel found that many administrators have encountered unauthorized AI tools in their organizations, including some used for direct patient care. U.S. healthcare providers are […]
Breast Imaging January 22, 2026
Risk-Based Mammography Screening Returns January 22, 2026
The idea of risk-based mammography screening is back with the publication of a new study in JAMA Network Open claiming that some risk-based strategies averted more breast cancer deaths with fewer false positives than age-based criteria. But like a previous paper on risk-based screening, the new findings raise concerns. The idea behind risk-based screening is […]
Breast Imaging January 15, 2026
Breast Density’s Impact on Mammography January 15, 2026
Breast density has a well-known effect on the accuracy of mammography screening – and it’s not a positive one. But a new study in Academic Radiology sheds light on density’s impact thanks to a massive patient population and its use of digital breast tomosynthesis, the most current breast screening technology. Breast density is known to […]
Radiologists January 12, 2026
Some Rads Are Working Harder – But Not All January 12, 2026
If you feel like you’re working harder than your colleagues, you might not be wrong. New data on changes in imaging volume in the U.S. before and after the COVID-19 pandemic show that while volume grew faster than the supply of radiologists, those reading the most imaging exams shouldered most of the burden. Medical imaging […]
CT Scanners January 8, 2026
Canon Celebrates 50 Years of CT Innovation: Redefining Healthcare with Meaningful AI January 8, 2026
This year marks a historic milestone for Canon – five decades of pioneering CT innovation that has transformed the landscape of healthcare. From introducing industry-first technologies to setting new standards in diagnostic imaging, Canon continues to lead the way in delivering solutions that matter. Canon’s legacy is built on breakthroughs such as its three-time award-winning […]