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Rep. Scalise credits interventional radiology with saving his life after shooting
by John W. Mitchell 11/08/2017SIR event promotes specialized care in underserved areas
Medical 3-D printing: Q&A with Dr. Jonathan Morris, Mayo Clinic radiologist
by John W. Mitchell 10/13/2017Imaging and 3-D printing have proven to be a perfect match
Q&A with Dr. Julie Gill: How tech innovation has created gaps in the radiology student’s education
by John W. Mitchell 10/13/2017The ability to discuss procedures and pronounce medical terms correctly are vital skills that are often developed through interactions that don't take place anymore
How a thriving social media presence can benefit radiology departments
by John W. Mitchell 10/13/2017Q&A with Alexander J. Towbin, associate chief of clinical operations and radiology informatics, Radiology Department, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Is a cyber equivalent of 'D-Day' inevitable in the medical industry?
by John W. Mitchell 10/04/2017Experts warn that the industry is on that path, and lives will be lost
Wireless, handheld spinal ultrasound takes the guesswork out of epidural needle placement
by John W. Mitchell 09/28/2017Two new studies demonstrate value
Why radiology must embrace artificial intelligence, not fear it
by John W. Mitchell 09/22/2017Is big data anxiety in the industry overblown?
PET/MR scans can assess pediatric cancer survivor health
by John W. Mitchell 09/14/2017Study targets chemotherapy after-effects in young patients
Patient face-time is radiology's big goal, but it doesn't pay as well
by John W. Mitchell 08/29/2017Radiologists struggle with 'competing priorities' as they seek to maintain incomes under Medicare cuts
Lean study finds about a third of available MR schedule lost to poor processes
by John W. Mitchell 08/24/2017'Determining how to avoid long wait times is crucial in managing an effective workflow'
Musculoskeletal CT exams jump 754 percent over 20 years
by John W. Mitchell 08/17/2017New study could guide capital expenditures for imaging technology
Radiation shielding in the era of patient satisfaction
by John W. Mitchell 08/15/2017Making shielded environments less intimidating and more conducive to workflow
What factors impact the success of a proton therapy facility?
by John W. Mitchell 08/15/2017Treatment is gaining ground all over the world, but not every new facility is a success
'Glaring void' in diagnostics prompts 3-D MR solution for life-threatening births
by John W. Mitchell 08/03/2017Researchers show 86 percent accuracy in diagnosing the problem
Contrary to popular belief, deodorant OK for breast cancer patients: Study
by John W. Mitchell 07/28/2017Radiation treatment outcomes are not impacted by antiperspirants
Kaiser ERs reduce unnecessary CT scans with 'well-validated decision rules'
by John W. Mitchell 07/26/2017Progress implementing the Canadian CT Head Rule
Researchers developing miniaturized device to capture brain waves during MR
by John W. Mitchell 07/21/2017Aiming for a better way to read brain waves
GE Healthcare unveils Productivity Elevated release of cardiac ultrasound system
by John W. Mitchell 07/17/2017A 'major upgrade' of its cSound diagnostic suite
Artificial Intelligence applied successfully to orthopedic X-ray images in study
by John W. Mitchell 07/13/2017AI and physician agreed on fractures in 80 percent of images
What do unconventional service models tell us about the bone densitometry market?
by John W. Mitchell 07/12/2017Checking in with the partnership between Alpha Source and GE
Higher upfront hospital inpatient spending reduces Medicare deaths and overall costs
by John W. Mitchell 07/10/2017Figuring out what constitutes wasteful spending in health care
Physician groups line up in support of proposed tweaks to MIPS and APMs
by John W. Mitchell 06/22/2017Giving providers more time to adjust to new requirements
PET/CT with Ga-68 finds prostate cancer sooner than conventional imaging
by John W. Mitchell 06/14/2017Research from Australia presented at SNMMI
Philips steps up molecular imaging value proposition at SNMMI
by John W. Mitchell 06/14/2017Showcasing lower doses, faster scan times and higher sensitivity
New dual time-point PET scan finds Alzheimer’s biomarkers with less testing
by John W. Mitchell 06/14/2017Assessing amyloid pathology and neuronal injury in a single session
Developers of portable PET scanner devices to seek FDA approval
by John W. Mitchell 06/14/2017Prescient Imaging aims to bring molecular imaging to the patient
Theranostics drives personalization of neuroendocrine cancer treatment
by John W. Mitchell 06/13/2017Canadian researchers share findings at SNMMI
GE touts earlier and faster diagnosis of tumors with lower dose at SNMMI
by John W. Mitchell 06/13/2017Checking in with advancements in PET and SPECT
Heart disease second leading cause of death for cancer survivors
by John W. Mitchell 06/13/2017'It seems cancer and heart disease coexist in a race to kill cancer survivors'
Using PET tool to find coronary lesions at risk of rupture
by John W. Mitchell 06/12/2017Could 'drive a paradigm shift' in the early diagnosis of deadly coronary artery disease
Siemens showcases SPECT/CT, PET/CT and software platforms at SNMMI
by John W. Mitchell 06/12/2017Bringing flexibility to molecular imaging investments
Orphan drug improves quality of life for patients with malignant NET gut tumors
by John W. Mitchell 06/12/2017Promising Lutathera research highlighted at SNMMI meeting
Theranostics takes center stage at SNMMI annual meeting
by John W. Mitchell 06/11/2017Renewed optimism over molecular imaging's potential at plenary session
Children not at increased risk for cancer from routine imaging tests: study
by John W. Mitchell 06/08/2017ALARA objectives deemed 'misguided,' 'detrimental'
Personalized radiotherapy 'start of a new era' with aid of radiomics imaging
by John W. Mitchell 06/05/2017Basing treatment decisions on genomics
Breast screening bundle tool may offer radiologists a way forward under MACRA
by John W. Mitchell 05/24/2017Seeking value in radiology-driven Advanced Payment Models
Study suggests radiologists are more 'patient facing' than you think
by John W. Mitchell 05/23/2017Could findings unveiled at ACR impact reimbursement models?
Cancers detected sooner since ACA screenings went into effect
by John W. Mitchell 05/19/2017Early diagnoses increased by one percent under Obama's signature legislation: Study
Continuity of care is more important than speed in the case of chronic heart failure
by John W. Mitchell 05/16/2017New research shows improved outcomes for patients returned to same hospital
Ultrasound aids in delivery of brachytherapy in prostate cancer patients
by John W. Mitchell 05/10/2017Researchers at ESTRO tout benefits, patient appeal
PET/CT study aims to reduce pediatric brain cancer deaths from 90 percent
by John W. Mitchell 05/08/2017Using imaging to predict tumor drug uptake
Little correlation found between quality of care and cost of physician services
by John W. Mitchell 05/04/2017In medicine, general economic rules do not apply as neatly as we'd like them to
New ACR study affirms age 40 for women to start mammogram screenings
by John W. Mitchell 05/03/2017Also dispels myth that some breast cancers simply disappear on their own
Bilateral breast removal deemed overtreatment in DCIS cancer cases
by John W. Mitchell 05/03/2017Risk of cancer in the opposite breast is 5.6 percent after 10 years: Study
Johns Hopkins seeding startups to keep health tech companies in Baltimore
by John W. Mitchell 04/30/2017FastForward 1812 is a $65 million innovation hub
Prostate cancer patients would pay $2,000 more for better, MR-US, biopsies
by John W. Mitchell 04/28/2017As out-of-pocket payments increase, patients want the best
With AI, researchers simplify cervical cancer screening
by John W. Mitchell 04/25/2017Could improve screening in underserved areas while affirming diagnoses in developed regions
Philips study shows noninvasive home ventilation can reduce COPD readmissions
by John W. Mitchell 04/24/2017Study showed cost savings of almost $500,000 over three months
SPECT/CT can assess kidney tumors without biopsies and surgery
by John W. Mitchell 04/21/2017'Who wants to have a biopsy needle stuck in their back if the growth isn't cancer?'
Challenges for radiologists in a value-based care model
by John W. Mitchell 04/20/2017Dr. James Whitfill describes the big picture issues facing imaging