Radiology News, Features, Case Studies
Recent Articles
Harvey L. Neiman, MD, FACR, head of the American College of Radiology, announced this week plans to retire as CEO next spring.
Using MRI to obtain two measurements in the abdominal aorta may help physicians predict which patients may go on to have a cardiac event.
The ACR’s Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute recently examined future healthcare payment models. CEO Richard Duszak explains.
VIDEO: Bradley Erickson, MD, PhD, FSIIM, explains translational research and the challenges facing innovative radiology organizations.
Radiologists who communicate well with patients before and after breast biopsies can help lower patient anxiety levels.
Sharing data across health information exchanges does not result in significant cost savings despite some reductions in test ordering.
PET images may help determine which patients with major depression will respond best to medication or to cognitive behavior therapy.
VIDEO: Julia Fielding, MD, of the ACR Commission for Women, discusses how women can build relationships and advance their careers.
VIDEO: Reimbursement for CT colonography has been a complicated path, but radiologists shouldn’t wait to pursue local coverage and set up a screening program, said Perry Pickhardt, MD.
ARRS President Norman Beauchamp, MD, offers his advice for young radiologists, detailing how to best recruit a mentor and add value to your practice.
VIDEO: Peter Moskowitz, MD, of the Center for Professional and Personal Renewal, offers radiologists suggestions for finding balance and avoiding burnout.
Stacy Johnson, of Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, discusses the use of technology to meet California’s dose reporting requirement and the law’s impact.
Lisa Lowe, MD, an Academy of Radiology Leadership and Management grad, discusses the training radiology leaders need in today’s health care environment.
James Rawson, MD, discusses health care reform, appropriate imaging utilization, changes in practice structure, and the upcoming presidential election.
Raymond Tu, MD, discusses the considerations for implementing a new lower dose mammography system, including patient safety, market share, and cost.
Case Studies
A 15-year-old male patient, suffering from gonalgia without apparent trauma, receives an X-ray of his left knee.
A 15-year-old female patient with primary amenorrhea and absent secondary sexual characters.
A 77-year-old woman presented to the emergency department complaining of diarrhea for five days and abdominal pain.
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