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Interruptions are inevitable in any workplace, but for on-call radiologists, minor interruptions can significantly delay image analysis, according to a report that will be published in the Journal of Medical Imaging.

On average, an on-call…

The number of radiology practice consolidations is rapidly growing, causing the valuations for physician groups to significantly increase, says a report from Forbes.

According to investment experts, seven of…

Yale University scientists have developed a way to use MRI to determine if a child is at high risk for developing multiple sclerosis (MS) before they start exhibiting symptoms.

In a study…

Medmo, a unique name-your-price imaging service, is helping patients access affordable MRIs and other imaging services by matching them to imaging centers within their budget.  The New York-based startup’s platform is designed to help patients with high deductibles or no insurance find low-cost scans and imaging centers fill up empty slots in…

Although research is critical to promoting innovation in radiology, across North America the specialty has struggled to maintain a strong level of academic participation. The Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal published a recent …

Virtual discussion of imaging studies improves patient care and promotes new skills among radiologists, researchers reported in Pediatric…

Four radiology technicians at James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital in Tampa, Florida are accusing the hospital of cancelling hundreds…

Radiology residents are significantly more motivated, engaged, and efficient when their curriculum is tablet-based says a new study recently published in Academic…

As the number of radiologist fellowships are growing, the need to reexamine the role of the generalist radiologist has become more pressing. According to researchers at Emory University’s department of radiology and imaging services, radiologist sub-specialists are often practicing outside of their specialty.…

A middle-aged Mississippi man has fallen victim to the trappings of the U.S.’s overly-complex medical billing system. Jimmie Taggart, a financial consultant, was billed $3,878.25 for a CT scan earlier this year and is now refusing to pay.

Taggart’s doctor at the North Mississippi Medical…

Bay Labs, a Bay Area startup that develops AI software to diagnose and manage heart disease, has just received Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for its EchoMD AutoER product, a “fully…

The University of Minnesota’s Clinics and Surgery center will be installing a new MRI as a response to the increasing wait times and high number of patients seeking imaging services.

According to The Minnesota Daily…

Researchers at the University College London (UCL) have figured out a way to kill lethal brain tumors by using MRI to heat up a magnetic metal “seed” to destroy cancer cells. The groundbreaking science was first introduced at The Cheltenham Science Festival in early June.

The seed is…

A new study has found that false positive breast cancer biopsies are costing healthcare facilities over $2.1 billion annually.…

The common test for brain injury involves waving a finger back and forth in front of the patient’s face, and seeing how well they can track it. Instead of relying on such antiquated protocols and standard imaging technology to identify brain injuries, two sisters have developed an eye-tracking device that can diagnose brain…

Patients are more likely to show up to an imaging appointment when it’s scheduled within a week than when it’s planned at least six months in advance. Academic radiology units are losing approximately…

Two professors at Auburn University were recently awarded a $90,000 Research: Art Works Grant from the…

A group of researchers have devised a way to make radiologists’ processes more comfortable and efficient with a slight modification to a piece of everyday technology.

The 13-button mouse was introduced to a group of 59 radiologists and residents over a two-day trial period. Participants were…

Medical school is a crucial time for developing clinical interests. However, students typically receive minimal exposure to radiological clinical practices during the first year, and this lack of imaging curriculum greatly influences their perspective of the field. A group of researchers from the University of Michigan set out to change the way…

Artificial intelligence innovations are rapidly changing practices and procedures in radiology. For example, Wake Radiology in Raleigh, North Carolina became the first healthcare facility to install EnvoyAI’s algorithm marketplace in order to enhance and strengthen radiological…