Radiology News Archive

Archived News from the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) The following news releases were included on the RadiologyInfo News page in the past. Articles are listed in reverse chronological order.
04/28/2015	Women Show Persistent Memory Impairment after Concussion (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
12/22/2014	Radiologist Recommendations for Chest CT Have High Clinical Yield (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
12/03/2014	Common Knee Surgery May Lead to Arthritis and Cartilage Loss (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/03/2014	Interventional Radiology Procedure Preserves Uterus in Patients with Placenta Accreta (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/03/2014	Many Chest X-rays in Children Are Unnecessary (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/02/2014	3-D Mammography Improves Cancer Detection in Dense Breasts (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/02/2014	Even Mild Coronary Artery Disease Puts Diabetic Patients at Risk (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/02/2014	Patients Take Control of Their Medical Exam Records (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/02/2014	Risk-based Screening Misses Breast Cancers in Women in Their Forties (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2014	High School Football Players Show Brain Changes after One Season (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2014	Imaging Shows Brain Connection Breakdown in Early Alzheimer's Disease (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2014	PET/CT Shows Pituitary Abnormalities in Veterans with PTSD (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2014	Researchers Use 3-D Printing to Guide Human Face Transplants (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/25/2014	Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis Linked to Cognitive Impairment (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/03/2014	Physicians, Patients Worldwide Pause to Recognize Radiology's Role in Diagnosing and Treating Brain Disease and Injuries
10/14/2014	Teenage Baseball Pitchers at Risk for Permanent Shoulder Injury (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
10/07/2014	MRI Technique Detects Evidence of Cognitive Decline Before Symptoms Appear (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
09/23/2014	Patients Accept False-Positives to Achieve Diagnostic Sensitivity (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
09/16/2014	Imaging Identifies Asymptomatic People at Risk for Stroke (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
09/10/2014	MRI Shows Gray Matter Myelin Loss Strongly Related to MS Disability (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
09/09/2014	Contrast-Enhanced CT Safe for Most Patients (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
08/26/2014	Wii Balance Board Induces Changes in the Brains of MS Patients (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
08/05/2014	Mammography Benefits Women over 75 (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
07/15/2014	Researchers Assess Emergency Radiology Response after Boston Marathon Bombings (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
06/17/2014	MRI Technique May Help Prevent ADHD Misdiagnosis (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
06/10/2014	MRI Shows Brain Abnormalities in Late Preterm Infants (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
05/27/2014	Chest CT Helps Predict Cardiovascular Disease Risk (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
05/06/2014	Gender May Contribute to Recovery Time After Concussion (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
04/30/2014	MRI Shows Disrupted Connections in the Brains of Young People with ADHD (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
04/29/2014	Diabetes Duration and Severity Associated with Brain Atrophy (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
04/22/2014	CT Measures Potentially Dangerous Arterial Plaque in Diabetic Patients (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
04/18/2014	New Image Wisely® Radiation Safety Case on CT Brain Perfusion Now Available
03/05/2014	Ultra-High-Field MRI May Allow Earlier Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
03/04/2014	Carotid Artery MRI Helps Predict Likelihood of Strokes and Heart Attacks (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
02/04/2014	Novel Technique Increases Detection Rate in Screening Mammography (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
01/14/2014	Gene Variation Associated with Brain Atrophy in Mild Cognitive Impairment (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
12/17/2013	Brain Chemical Ratios Help Predict Developmental Delays in Preterm Infants (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
12/17/2013	Contrast Agent Linked with Brain Abnormalities on MRI (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
12/09/2013	CT Lung Cancer Screening Overdiagnosis Rate Comparatively Modest
12/04/2013	Blood Vessels Reorganize after Face Transplantation Surgery (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/04/2013	Mammography Screening Intervals May Affect Breast Cancer Prognosis (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/04/2013	MR-guided Ultrasound Offers Noninvasive Treatment for Breast Cancer (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/03/2013	Breast Cancer Risk Related to Changes in Breast Density as Women Age (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/03/2013	Breast Tomosynthesis Increases Cancer Detection and Reduces Recall Rates (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/03/2013	International Study Finds Heart Disease Similar in Men and Women (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/03/2013	New Research Shows Promise for Possible HIV Cure (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/02/2013	Cardiac MRI Reveals Energy Drinks Alter Heart Function (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/02/2013	Imaging Shows Long-term Impact of Blast-induced Brain Injuries in Veterans (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/02/2013	Novel Rehabilitation Device Improves Motor Skills after Stroke (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/02/2013	PRP Therapy Improves Degenerative Tendon Disease in Athletes (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/20/2013	Study Finds Altered Brain Connections in Epilepsy Patients (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
11/20/2013	Age Affects Short-term Quality of Life After Breast Biopsy (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
11/05/2013	International Day of Radiology 2013 Recognizes Lung Imaging and Countless Innovations in Radiology Research
10/10/2013	ACR/RSNA Joint Statement on CT for Lung Cancer Screening
10/02/2013	New Public Service Announcement Campaign Helps Clear Confusion on When, Where and How Often Women Should Get Mammograms
09/17/2013	Self-Referral Spurs Unnecessary MRI Exams for Patients (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
09/10/2013	Experts Take on Challenge of Breast Density Notification Laws (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
08/26/2013	ACR Statement on USPSTF Draft Recommendation for CT Lung Cancer Screening: Standards and Infrastructure Needed to Support Widespread Screening Program
08/20/2013	Multicenter Trial Finds Screening Ultrasound-Detected BI-RADS 3 Breast Lesions Have Low Cancer Rate (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
07/30/2013	Some Women with Abnormal Breast Lesions May Avoid Surgery (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
07/30/2013	Tomosynthesis Reduces Breast Cancer Screening Recall Rate (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
07/24/2013	Hospital Mammography Recall Rates Higher (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
07/16/2013	Fat in Organs and Blood May Increase Risk of Osteoporosis (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
07/02/2013	Growth in Cerebral Aneurysms Increases Risk of Rupture (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
07/02/2013	New Study Describes Imaging Findings in H7N9 Influenza (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
06/25/2013	Exercise Benefits Patients with Type 2 Diabetes (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
06/25/2013	Patient Factors Play Key Role in Emergency Department Imaging (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
06/18/2013	Atherosclerosis in Abdominal Aorta May Signal Future Heart Attack, Stroke (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
06/18/2013	Concussion Patients Show Alzheimer's-like Brain Abnormalities (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
06/11/2013	'Heading' a Soccer Ball Could Lead to Brain Injury (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
05/23/2013	MRI-based Measurement Helps Predict Vascular Disease in the Brain (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
05/14/2013	Digital Mammography Cancer Detection Rates May Vary Significantly (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
04/23/2013	Atrophy in Key Region of Brain Associated With Multiple Sclerosis (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
03/27/2013	MRI Shows Brain Abnormalities in Migraine Patients (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
03/26/2013	Radiology Experts Travel to Haiti to Educate Local Radiologists and Pediatricians
03/12/2013	Colon Cancer Patient Advocates and Physicians Urge Congress to Pass Bill Requiring Medicare Coverage of Virtual Colonoscopy
03/12/2013	Single Concussion May Cause Lasting Brain Damage (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
02/20/2013	CT Angiography Helps Predict Heart Attack Risk (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
02/05/2013	Benefits of CT Outweigh Cancer Risks in Young Adults (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
02/01/2013	Novel Radiation Therapy Method Shortens Prostate Cancer Treatment Time
12/18/2012	Immediate Health Risk Must Be Weighed Against Radiation-Induced Cancer Risk (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
12/11/2012	Brain Angioplasty and Stents Found Safe and Effective for Stroke Patients (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
12/11/2012	Combination of Imaging Exams Improves Alzheimer's Diagnosis (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
11/28/2012	CT Depicts Racial Differences in Coronary Artery Disease (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/28/2012	High Altitude Climbers at Risk for Brain Bleeds (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/28/2012	Men with Belly Fat at Risk for Osteoporosis (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/28/2012	Most Patients in the Dark about What Radiologists Do (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/27/2012	Women with Dense Breasts Welcome Additional Screening (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/27/2012	New Studies Show Effects of Mammography Guideline Changes (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/27/2012	Radiologic and Physical Findings Identify Elder Abuse (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/27/2012	Researchers Identify Physiological Evidence of 'Chemo Brain' (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/27/2012	Scatter Radiation from Mammography Presents No Cancer Risk (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/26/2012	Active Lifestyle Boosts Brain Structure and Slows Alzheimer's Disease (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/26/2012	Exercise Rate Related to Improvements in Parkinson's Disease (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/26/2012	Imaging Shows Some Brains Compensate after Traumatic Injury (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/26/2012	Researchers Discover Gender-based Differences in Alzheimer's Disease (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/26/2012	Too Much or Too Little Activity Bad for Knees (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/25/2012	Fetal Alcohol Exposure Affects Brain Structure in Children (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/25/2012	Reading, Writing and Playing Games May Help Aging Brains Stay Healthy (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/21/2012	MRI Shows Brain Disruption in Patients with Post-Concussion Syndrome
11/20/2012	Novel Breast Screening Technology Increases Diagnostic Accuracy
11/13/2012	Stereoscopic Mammography Could Reduce Recall Rate (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
10/09/2012	New MRI Technique Used to Identify Early-Stage Coronary Disease (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
10/02/2012	Digital Mammography Improves Population-Based Breast Cancer Screening (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
10/02/2012	Novel MRI Technique Could Reduce Breast Biopsies (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
08/21/2012	MRI Findings Shed Light on Multiple Sclerosis (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
08/13/2012	'Harmless' Condition Shown to Alter Brain Function in Elderly (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
07/17/2012	Sodium Buildup in Brain Linked to Disability in Multiple Sclerosis (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
06/06/2012	Benefits of Childhood CT Scans Outweigh Risks
06/06/2012	Pediatric CT Scans Save Lives When Used Appropriately (Parents Should Not Forego Necessary Imaging Scans for Their Children)
06/05/2012	Post-Stroke Depression Linked to Functional Brain Impairment (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
06/04/2012	RTOG Phase III Trial Shows Radiation Therapy Lowers the Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence for Women Diagnosed with "Good Risk" DCIS
05/15/2012	Study Examines BI-RADS and MRI in Predicting Breast Cancer (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
05/01/2012	Use of Dedicated Pediatric Imaging Departments for Pediatric CT Scans Significantly Reduces Radiation Dose, Study Suggests
04/24/2012	Emergency Room CT Exams Have Increased in Children with Abdominal Pain (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
03/27/2012	New Study Looks at Growth Rates of Lung Cancers Found by CT Screening (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
03/26/2012	Coronary CT Angiography Safe, Time Saving, and More Effective than Traditional Care for Evaluating Patients Arriving at Emergency Department with Chest Pain
03/19/2012	MRI Techniques Improve Pulmonary Embolism Detection (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
03/13/2012	Prolonged Space Travel Causes Brain and Eye Abnormalities in Astronauts (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
02/23/2012	Virtual Colonoscopy Effective Screening Tool for Adults over 65 (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
02/22/2012	Cognitive Rehabilitation Improves Brain Performance in Patients with MS (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
02/22/2012	Mammography-Detected Breast Cancer in 40-49 Year-olds Has Better Prognosis (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
01/24/2012	Preoperative MRI May Reduce Risk of Nerve Damage in Prostate Cancer Surgeries (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
01/16/2012	Experts Offer Pointers for Optimizing Radiation Dose in Pediatric CT
11/30/2011	Eating Fish Reduces Risk of Alzheimer's Disease (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/30/2011	Heart Attack Risk Differs Between Men and Women (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/30/2011	Self-Referral Leads to More Negative Exams for Patients (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/30/2011	Violent Video Games Alter Brain Function in Young Men (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/29/2011	Growth Hormone Increases Bone Formation in Obese Women (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/29/2011	'Heading' a Soccer Ball Could Lead to Brain Injury (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/29/2011	New Study Supports Mammography Screening at 40 (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/29/2011	New Technology Gives Patients Control of Medical Image Sharing (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/29/2011	Virtual Childbirth Simulator Improves Safety of High-Risk Deliveries (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/28/2011	Functional Brain Pathways Disrupted in Children with ADHD (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/28/2011	Integrated 3-D Imaging Facilitates Human Face Transplantation (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/28/2011	Researchers Use CT to Recreate Stradivarius Violin (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/28/2011	Restricted Calorie Diet Improves Heart Function in Obese Patients with Diabetes (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
09/27/2011	New National Poll: 89 Percent of Women Said Mammograms Vital to Their Health
09/13/2011	Study Finds Chronic Abnormal Brain Blood Flow in Gulf War Veterans
09/08/2011	Concurrent chemo and radiation therapy improves long-term survival for inoperable stage III lung cancer
08/16/2011	Fat Around Heart May Be Early Indicator of Coronary Disease (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
07/27/2011	CT Shows Changes in Lungs Associated with COPD Flare-ups (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
07/20/2011	Brain Connectivity Disrupted in Patients with Post-Concussive Syndrome (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
06/28/2011	CT Angiography Improves Detection of Heart Disease in African Americans (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
06/28/2011	Study Finds Mammography Screening Reduces Breast Cancer Mortality (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
05/31/2011	New Research May Lead to Improved Diagnosis of Autism (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
05/17/2011	Contrast Agent Guidelines Help Prevent Debilitating Disorder
04/11/2011	MRI May Contribute to Early Detection of Alzheimer's (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
04/06/2011	Using MRI, Researchers May Predict Which Adults Will Develop Alzheimer's (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
04/05/2011	Emergency Department CT Exams of Children Have Increased Substantially (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
03/16/2011	New Articles Examine Safety of Airport Security Scanners (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
03/16/2011	Tests on Century-old Equipment Show How Far X-rays Have Come (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
03/01/2011	Quality of Life Significantly Increases After Uterine Fibroid Treatment (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
02/22/2011	Higher Volume Reduces False Positives in Screening Mammography (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
02/15/2011	Breast Cancer Screening with MRI Benefits Women with Radiation Therapy History (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
02/01/2011	Repeat MRI Screening for Breast Cancer Results in Fewer False Positives (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
01/11/2011	CT Helps Identify Bullet Trajectories (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
12/02/2010	Expert Panel Addresses Safety in Medical Imaging (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2010	Annual Breast Cancer Screening Beginning at Age 40 Reduces Mastectomy Risk (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2010	Cancer Risk From Medical Radiation May Have Been Overestimated (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2010	CT Best at Uncovering Drug Mule Payload (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2010	Virtual Biopsy May Allow Earlier Diagnosis of Brain Disorder in Athletes (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/30/2010	Acupuncture Changes Brain's Perception and Processing of Pain (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/30/2010	Belly Fat Puts Women at Risk for Osteoporosis (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/30/2010	People With Sleep Apnea at Higher Risk for Aggressive Heart Disease (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/30/2010	Researchers Use Patient's Own Blood to Treat Hamstring Injury (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/30/2010	Screening Tool May Better Identify Heart Disease in African Americans (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/29/2010	Diagnosis Uncertainty Increases Anxiety in Patients (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/29/2010	Emergency Departments See Substantial Increase in CT Exams (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
11/29/2010	Light Exercise May Prevent Osteoarthritis (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/29/2010	New Study Reports Effects of Endurance Running (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/29/2010	Walking Slows Progression of Alzheimer's (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/29/2010	Women With Personal History of Breast Cancer Should be Screened With MRI (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/16/2010	Radiation Fears Should Not Deter Women from Mammography Screening (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
11/09/2010	Combined Imaging Technologies May Better Identify Cancerous Breast Lesions (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
11/09/2010	Using CT, Radiologists Can Pinpoint Cause of Some Strokes (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
11/04/2010	Statement of the American College of Radiology (ACR) on the National Lung Cancer Screening Trial (NLST)
11/02/2010	MRI May Help Determine Time of Stroke Onset (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
10/05/2010	MRI May Predict Continued Decline in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
09/28/2010	Researchers Use CT to Predict Heart Disease (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
09/08/2010	Mammography Saves Lives (TM) Campaign Helps Clear Confusion on When and How Often Women Should Receive Mammograms
09/07/2010	Radiologists Identify and Treat Teenage Self-Injury (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
08/31/2010	Combining Resistance and Endurance Training Best for Heart Health (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
08/24/2010	Fat Distribution Plays a Role in Weight Loss Success in Patients at Risk of Diabetes (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
08/24/2010	Radiologists Call for National Strategy to Address Medical Imaging Overuse (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
06/29/2010	Surgical Repair of Knee Injuries Does Not Decrease Risk of Osteoarthritis (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
06/29/2010	Use of Less Invasive, Imaging-Guided Biopsies on the Rise (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
06/23/2010	Radiology Offers Opposing Views on Mammography Guidelines (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
06/22/2010	Noninvasive Combination Technique May Reduce Number of Breast Biopsies (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
06/15/2010	CT Angiography May be Unnecessary in Patients with Suspected Pulmonary Embolism (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
05/26/2010	Appendectomy May Be Best for Patients with Positive CT Exam (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
05/26/2010	Detection of Breast Cancer in Screening Mammography Has Improved Over Time (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
05/05/2010	Simple Change Results in Fewer Unnecessary Imaging Exams for Patients (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
03/23/2010	Chest X-rays Can Help Predict Which H1N1 Patients Are at Greatest Risk (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
03/23/2010	Virtual Colonoscopy Allows Detection of Unsuspected Cancers Beyond Colon (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
02/23/2010	Combined Mammography and Breast MRI Useful for Some High-Risk Women (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
02/23/2010	New Cardiac CT Technology Drastically Reduces Patient Radiation Exposure (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
01/26/2010	Preoperative CT Useful for Younger Women with Suspected Appendicitis (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
12/22/2009	Elevated-Risk Women Refuse MRI Breast Cancer Screening (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
12/02/2009	Annual Screening with Breast Ultrasound or MRI Could Benefit Some Women (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/02/2009	Outpatient Disc Treatment Gives Long-Term Back Pain Relief (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/02/2009	Targeted Breast Ultrasound Can Reduce Biopsies for Women under Forty (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2009	Childhood Lead Exposure Causes Permanent Brain Damage (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2009	Mammography May Increase Breast Cancer Risk in Some High-Risk Women (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2009	MRI Helps Detect Life-Threatening Pregnancy Complication (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2009	Overweight Children May Develop Back Pain and Spinal Abnormalities (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2009	Severe Asymptomatic Heart Disease May Accompany Narrowing in Leg Arteries (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2009	Special Ultrasound Accurately Identifies Skin Cancer (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/30/2009	Beverage Can Stay-Tabs Pose Swallowing Risk (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/30/2009	Elastography Reduces Unnecessary Breast Biopsies (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/30/2009	Smart Phones Allow Quick Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/30/2009	Unindicated CT Series Result in Unnecessary Radiation Exposure for Patients (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/28/2009	Too Much Physical Activity May Lead to Arthritis (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
08/27/2009	Medical Imaging Saves and Extends Lives: Patients Should Not Avoid Medical Imaging Care Due to Concerns Raised in Recent NEJM Article
08/26/2009	Radiologists, Medical Physicists Work to Make Imaging Procedures Safer
08/25/2009	New Treatment Option for Ruptured Brain Aneurysms
07/28/2009	High Calcium Level in Arteries May Signal Serious Heart Attack Risk (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
07/14/2009	Obesity Contributes to Rapid Cartilage Loss (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
07/07/2009	MRI Accurately Depicts Deep Endometriosis (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
06/30/2009	Rotator Cuff Treatment Provides Immediate Tendonitis Relief (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
03/31/2009	CT Scans: Too Much of a Good Thing Can Be Risky (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
03/17/2009	Study Tracks Increasing Use of CT on Pregnant Women (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
02/10/2009	MRI Shows Brain Atrophy Pattern that Predicts Alzheimer's (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
02/09/2009	Stroke Therapy Window Might Be Extended Past Nine Hours for Some (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
02/02/2009	Even with Medication, Asthma Patients Show Chronic Airflow Changes in Lungs (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
02/02/2009	Exercise Improves Leg Pain Caused by Arterial Disease (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
02/02/2009	Microcoils Help Locate Small Lung Nodules (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
12/03/2008	Radiologists Diagnose and Treat Self-Embedding Disorder in Teens (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/03/2008	Robotic Technology Improves Stroke Rehabilitation (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/03/2008	Stress-Related Disorders Affect Brain's Processing of Memory (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/02/2008	CT Colonography Offers One-Stop Screening for Cancer and Osteoporosis (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/02/2008	New Breast Imaging Technology Targets Hard-to-Detect Cancers (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/02/2008	New Mammography Technology Effective in Detecting Breast Cancer (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/02/2008	Portable CT Increases Chance of Stroke Survival and Recovery (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2008	Brain Waves Show Sound Processing Abnormalities in Autistic Children (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2008	Breast Cancer Treatment Offers Better Outcome to Women with Implants (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2008	Exercise Helps Prevent Age-Related Brain Changes in Older Adults (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2008	MRI Shows New Types of Injuries in Young Gymnasts (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2008	New Treatment Eliminates Heel Pain Caused by Plantar Fasciitis (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/18/2008	New CT Technology Shows Anorexia Impairs Adolescent Bone Development (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
10/21/2008	3-D Doppler Ultrasound Helps Identify Breast Cancer (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
10/21/2008	New MRI Technique May Identify Cervical Cancer Early (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
09/16/2008	3-D MRI Technique Helps Radiologists Detect High-Risk Carotid Disease (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
07/22/2008	Minimally Invasive Varicocele Treatment Improves Male Fertility (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
06/24/2008	Automated MRI Technique Assists in Earlier Alzheimer's Diagnosis (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
06/24/2008	Simple Ultrasound Exam May Predict Osteoporosis Risk (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
06/10/2008	CT Lung Cancer Screening No Cure-All for Smokers (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
05/27/2008	Coronary Calcium Distribution Tied to Heart Attack Risk (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
03/25/2008	MRI Findings Help Forecast Prostate Cancer Prognosis (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
03/25/2008	Radiologists Use Special MRI to Identify Brain Cancer Early (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
02/26/2008	Minimally Invasive Fibroid Treatment Fares Well in Multicenter Trial (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
01/29/2008	Digital Mammography Superior to Film Mammography for Some Women (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
01/29/2008	New Therapy Effectively Treats Deep Vein Thrombosis While Decreasing Bleeding Risk (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
11/28/2007	High Blood Pressure May Heighten Effects of Alzheimer's Disease (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/28/2007	Minimally Invasive Treatment Reduces Shoulder Pain from Tendonitis (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/28/2007	Novel Imaging Technique Shows Gray Matter Increase in Brains of Autistic Children (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/28/2007	'Stereo' Mammography Takes Breast Imaging to a New Dimension (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/27/2007	Another Complication for Gastric Bypass Patients (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/27/2007	Forensics Go High-Tech with CT Autopsies (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/27/2007	New Automated System IDs Victims of Mass Disasters in Minutes (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/27/2007	PET/CT Brings New Hope to Patients with Deadly Form of Breast Cancer (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/26/2007	Attitudes Toward Mammography Differ Across Ethnicities, Cultures, Backgrounds (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/26/2007	City-Dwelling Women at Greater Risk for Breast Cancer (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/26/2007	CT Angiography Highly Accurate, Multicenter Trials Show (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/26/2007	Injury Report Shows All-Terrain Vehicles Not Child's Play (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/26/2007	Novel MRI Technique Shows Secondhand Smoke Damages Lungs (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
09/25/2007	MR Spectroscopy Identifies Breast Cancer, Reduces Biopsies (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
09/25/2007	Radiologists Identify Early Brain Marker of Alzheimer's Disease (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
08/28/2007	New MRI Finding Sheds Light on Multiple Sclerosis Disease Progression (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
07/31/2007	Hallucinations in Schizophrenia Linked to Brain Area that Processes Voices (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
07/31/2007	Imaging Technique Accurate in Aneurysm Detection and Therapy Planning (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
07/31/2007	Screening MRI Allows Detection of More Breast Cancers in High-Risk Women (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
06/26/2007	Ultrasound Proves Safe Alternative to Biopsy in Some Breast Masses (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
05/31/2007	"Virtual Autopsy" Helps Identify Drowning as Cause of Death (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
05/31/2007	Focused Ultrasound Relieves Fibroid Symptoms in Women (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
05/31/2007	Researchers Use MRI to Predict Recovery after Spinal Cord Injury (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
04/19/2007	American Association for Women Radiologists (AAWR) Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary
03/30/2007	Lung Cancer Screening Regimen Provides Opportunity for Cure
03/30/2007	Radiofrequency Ablation Effective Treatment for Inoperable Lung Cancer
03/30/2007	Stem Cells Speed Growth of Healthy Liver Tissue
02/27/2007	MRI Identifies 'Hidden' Fat that Puts Adolescents at Risk for Disease (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
01/30/2007	MR Angiography Highly Accurate in Detecting Blocked Arteries (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
01/30/2007	Vaginal Birth Increases Risk of Hemorrhage in Newborns (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
01/25/2007	MRI Contrast Agent Linked to Rare Disease (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
12/19/2006	Access to Prior Mammograms Helps Radiologists Detect Breast Cancer (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
11/29/2006	Breast Cancer Treatment Procedure Gives Women More Options (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/29/2006	Got Inexpensive Contrast Agent? Milk Plays New Role in Imaging (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/29/2006	Hypnosis Helps Women Cope with Breast Biopsy (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/29/2006	Illicit Cosmetic Silicone Injections Carry Lethal Consequences (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/28/2006	Chronic Back Pain Linked to Changes in the Brain (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/28/2006	Minimally Invasive Treatment Helps Infertile Couples Conceive (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/28/2006	Mobile Mammography Brings Screening to More Native American Women (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/28/2006	MRI Shows Brains Respond Better to Name Brands (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/28/2006	Smoking Changes Brain Chemistry (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/28/2006	Violent Video Games Leave Teenagers Emotionally Aroused (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/27/2006	Aching Back? Sitting Up Straight Could Be the Culprit (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/27/2006	Ecstasy Can Harm the Brains of First-Time Users (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/27/2006	Elasticity Imaging Identifies Cancers and Reduces Breast Biopsies (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/27/2006	MRI Helps Identify Older Athletes at Risk for Heart Attack (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/27/2006	Radiologists Attempt to Solve Mystery of Tut's Demise (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/27/2006	Rote Learning Improves Memory in Seniors (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
10/24/2006	Remote-Control MRI Exam Performed Over the Internet (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
10/17/2006	Virtual Colonoscopy Effective in Preventing Colorectal Cancer (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
09/26/2006	Better Early Detection for Alzheimer's Disease (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
09/26/2006	Improved Risk Assessment for Fractures in Women with Osteoporosis (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
09/26/2006	Researchers Set Benchmarks for Screening Mammography (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
08/29/2006	Specialized MRI Scan Fine Tunes Preoperative Planning for Brain Surgery (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
07/25/2006	Carotid Stenting the New Anti-Depressant? (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
07/25/2006	Obesity an Increasing Obstacle to Medical Diagnosis (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
06/27/2006	Memory Loss Affects More of the Brain than Previously Thought (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
06/27/2006	New Cardiac MRI Pinpoints Closed Arteries Without Surgery (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
06/27/2006	New Tool Tracks Brain Development in Babies (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
05/30/2006	MR Spectroscopy Significantly Reduces Need for Breast Biopsy (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
05/30/2006	New MRI Technique Shows Emphysema in Asymptomatic Smokers (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
03/28/2006	Pregnant Women Should Not Ignore Breast Cancer Symptoms (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
02/28/2006	MRI Rules Out Acute Appendicitis in Pregnancy (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
02/28/2006	Some Benign Breast Lesions Could Be Dangerous (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
01/31/2006	Imaging Test Helps Select Patients Best Suited for Low Back Pain Treatment (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
01/31/2006	Who's Telling the Truth? Brain Scanning with MRI Beats the Polygraph (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
01/18/2006	ACR Statement Regarding the Recent USP Study on Medication Error Rates in Imaging Facilities
12/02/2005	X-Rays Good Predictor of Survival in Avian Flu Patients (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/30/2005	Coffee Jump-starts Short-term Memory (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/30/2005	Diagnostic Images Show Go-Carts Cause Serious Injuries to Children (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/30/2005	Imaging Shows Similarities in Brains of Marijuana Smokers, Schizophrenics (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/30/2005	Noninvasive Ultrasound Treatment Shrinks Fibroids (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/30/2005	Radiologists Tackle Diagnosis of Puzzling Football Injuries (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/29/2005	HRCT Reveals Asthmatic Risk Long After Cat Allergen Exposure (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/29/2005	Internet May Be Answer to Mammography Crisis (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/29/2005	MR-Guided Laser Effective in Treating Liver Tumors (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/29/2005	New Cell Transplantation Technique Restores Insulin Production in Diabetics (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/29/2005	'No Sweat' CT-Guided Injection Treats Embarrassing Hand Condition (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/28/2005	Carotid Artery Stenting Improves Thought Process (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/28/2005	New Technology May Help Radiologists Find More Breast Cancers (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/28/2005	Obesity Prevents Injections from Reaching Muscle (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/28/2005	Virtual Colonoscopy Performance Enhanced by Computer-Aided Detection (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
09/27/2005	Optical Imaging Added to Ultrasound Improves Breast Cancer Diagnosis (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
08/30/2005	Blood Flow to Brain May Be Clue to Certain Dementias (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
07/26/2005	MR Spectroscopy Helps Identify Cancerous Breast Tumors (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
07/26/2005	Virtual Colonoscopy Shows Cancer Outside the Colon (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
06/28/2005	Fear of Lawsuits Fuels Rise in Mammograms and Breast Biopsies (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
06/28/2005	New Type of Brain Scan Helps Epilepsy Patients (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
05/24/2005	Diagnostic Imaging In Line With Other Hospital Costs (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
04/26/2005	Color Doppler Sonography Speeds Detection of Serious Illness in Premature Infants (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
04/26/2005	Mammography Appointments May Become Harder to Get (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
04/26/2005	Pulsating Ultrasound Enhances Gene Therapy for Tumors (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
03/24/2005	Benefits of Lung Cancer Screening with CT Questioned (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
02/16/2005	Radiologists Offer Non-Surgical Treatment for Early-Stage Liver Cancer (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
02/01/2005	Benefits of Medical Imaging Exams Outweigh Risks
01/28/2005	CT Venography Increases Detection of Dangerous Blood Clots (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
01/28/2005	Whole-Body CT Screening Costs Overshadow Benefits (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
12/01/2004	Colon Cancer Screening with CT May Also Identify Heart Attack Risk (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2004	International Trial Finds Benefits of Breast MRI in Women at High Risk (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2004	New Stroke Prevention Therapy As Effective As Invasive Surgery (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2004	Obesity Hinders Imaging Quality, Diagnosis (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2004	Outpatient Lung Cancer Procedure Promising for Inoperable Disease (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2004	Radiologists Use MRI to Keep Basketball Players on Their Feet (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2004	Stem Cells May Hold Promise as Multiple Sclerosis Cure (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/30/2004	CT Helps Find Cause of Puzzling Cough in WTC Rescue Workers (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/30/2004	Diagnostic Imaging Surge by Non-Radiologists Draws Concerns (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/30/2004	Imaging Tool May Help Physicians Diagnose Bipolar Disorder (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/30/2004	MRI Shows Liver Tumors Freezing in Real Time (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/30/2004	Thyroid Treatment Can Trigger Homeland Security Detectors (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/30/2004	Wipeout! Surfing Creates Wave of Unique Injuries (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/29/2004	Brain Imaging with MRI Could Replace Lie Detector (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/29/2004	Brain Remapping May Be Key to Recovery from Stroke (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/29/2004	Imaging Technology Solves 400-Year-Old Mystery (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/29/2004	Novel Imaging Technique Shows Abnormal Brain Anatomy in Children with ADHD (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/29/2004	Radiologists Help Provide Worldwide Access to Ancient Art (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/29/2004	Smokers' Lung Cancer Risk Identified in CT Screening Study (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/08/2004	Astronauts Submit First Medical Research Paper from Space (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
10/26/2004	MRI Improves Treatment of Deforming Birthmarks (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
10/26/2004	Swallowing Multiple Magnets Poses Danger to Children (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
09/28/2004	MR Imaging During Brain Surgery Improves Tumor Removal (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
07/22/2004	Ablation Therapy Destroys Breast Cancer Without Scarring (from the RSNA Media Briefing)
07/22/2004	Annual Reminder Needed for Mammography (from the RSNA Media Briefing)
07/22/2004	Breast-Saving Technique Also Decreases Treatment Time (from the RSNA Media Briefing)
07/22/2004	Computers Significantly Increase Breast Cancer Detection Rate (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
07/22/2004	New Breast-Imaging Technology Could Save More Women's Lives (from the RSNA Media Briefing)
05/25/2004	Carbon Monoxide from Smoking Helps Keep Arteries Open Following Angioplasty (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
05/25/2004	Triple-Contrast CT Depicts Internal Injury from Gunshot and Stab Wounds (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
05/03/2004	Electromagnetic Breast Imaging Tested as Alternative to Mammography (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
05/03/2004	Radiologists Provide Safe Delivery Method for Gene Therapy (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
05/03/2004	Special Incubators Allow High Quality Imaging of Critically Ill Newborns (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
03/31/2004	Minimally Invasive Breast Cancer Treatment Shows Promise (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
03/31/2004	Researchers Say Stenting the Best Treatment for Blocked Leg Arteries (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
03/02/2004	New Index Measures Risk of Death from Blood Clot (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
01/27/2004	Incidental PET Findings May Reveal Undetected Cancer (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
01/06/2004	'Camera Pill' Promising for Diagnosis of Small Bowel Disease (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
12/03/2003	Radiation Treatment an Option for Elderly Prostate Cancer Patients (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/03/2003	Anorexia May Cause Emphysema, Study Suggests (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/03/2003	Outpatient Procedure Shrinks Benign Breast Lumps (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/02/2003	All Sides Are Not Created Equal as Babies Process Speech (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/02/2003	Doppler Ultrasound Predicts Risk of Miscarriage (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/02/2003	Faulty Wiring in the Brain May Cause Early-Onset Schizophrenia (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/02/2003	fMRI Depicts Multisensory Dysfunction in People with Dyslexia (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/02/2003	New MR Technique May Allow Earlier Diagnosis of MS (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2003	3-D Virtual Colonoscopy is as Sensitive as Conventional Procedure (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2003	Annual CT Detects Early-Stage Lung Cancers, Saves Lives (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2003	Female Smokers Twice as Likely as Male Smokers to Develop Lung Cancer (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2003	Gastric Bypass Surgery Riskiest for Those Who Need It Most (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2003	Hip Cartilage is Newest Achilles Heel for Golfers (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2003	MRI Shows Back Trouble May Begin Before Puberty (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2003	New Standard Proposed for Coronary Artery Calcium Screening (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
12/01/2003	New Ultrafast MRI Benefits Stroke Patients (from the RSNA Annual Meeting)
11/25/2003	Brain Activity Abnormal in Children with Delayed Speech (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
11/25/2003	MRI Helps Radiologists Predict Future Memory Decline (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
10/28/2003	Outpatient Treatment Shrinks Liver Tumors to an Acceptable Size for Laser Procedure (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
09/30/2003	Contrast Mammography Reveals Hard-to-Find Cancers (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
09/30/2003	Largest Study to Date Finds Radiofrequency Ablation Is Best Treatment for Benign Bone Tumor (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
09/30/2003	MRI Accurately Depicts Spread of Cancer to Bone (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
09/12/2003	New Imaging Approach May Help Detect Milder Forms of Developmental Delay (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
08/26/2003	Coronary Artery Calcium Can Be a Warning Sign of Fatal Cardiac Event to Come (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
08/26/2003	New Digital Technique Improves Mammography Results (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
07/29/2003	New Technique Lowers CT Radiation Dose for Children (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
07/29/2003	Study Identifies Trends in Self-referred Imaging (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)
06/24/2003	MRI Successfully Gauges Breast Cancer Treatment Response (from the RSNA Journal Radiology)

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