Senior Editor, Diagnostic Imaging
GE HealthCare Launches Vivid Pioneer Ultrasound Platform at ESC Conference
August 29th 2025The AI-powered cardiovascular ultrasound device reportedly offers enhanced spatial and contrast resolution as well as bolstered 4D imaging that enables improved evaluation of cardiac function for a wide range of patients.
Philips Unveils Cardiovascular Ultrasound Software Transcend Plus
August 27th 2025Combining advances in imaging quality with access to 26 FDA-cleared applications for automated and accelerated tasks, the Transcend Plus software will be featured at the upcoming European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) conferences.
The Reading Room Podcast: Current Perspectives in Addressing Burnout in Radiology
August 21st 2025In a new podcast, Krishna Nallamshetty, M.D., shares his thoughts on key contributing factors to burnout in radiology, and discusses practical approaches and emerging technology that may help mitigate the issue.
Large Mammography Study Affirms Value of AI in Breast Cancer Detection
August 20th 2025Over 26 percent of AI-detected future breast cancers and interval breast cancers missed by radiologists were invasive cancers, according to newly published research involving over 42,000 women who had 2D screening mammography.
Should Chest CT be Routine for Prostate Cancer Patients on Androgen Deprivation Therapy?
August 20th 2025Nine months after initiation of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), prostate cancer patients with higher myocardial extracellular volume (ECV) — derived from chest contrast-enhanced CT — had over a fourfold higher risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs), according to new research.
Reducing Mammography Workload by Nearly 40 Percent? What a New Hybrid AI Study Reveals
August 19th 2025In a recent interview, Ioannis Sechopoulos, Ph.D, and Sarah D. Verboom, MSc discussed their new research examining the role of certainty in AI mammography screening assessment and the potential impact on workload reduction for radiologists.
Could A Specificity Emphasis for MRI-Based T-Staging Reinvent Staging for Prostate Cancer?
August 18th 2025In a new review of MRI-based scoring systems for T-staging of prostate cancer, researchers discuss key literature findings and principles in evaluating the extent of prostate cancer (PCa) lesions, and whether a focus on specificity could enhance the staging of PCa.
Emerging Trends with Burnout in Radiology: An Interview with Chris Mattern, MD, Part 2
August 15th 2025In the second part of a recent interview, Chris Mattern. M.D., discussed the increasing burden of non-clinical tasks upon radiologist workloads and the potential of the emerging enterprise imaging platform MosaicOS to address efficiency and restore the focus on clinical care.
The Reading Room Podcast: Emerging Trends with Theranostics in Prostate Cancer, Part 2
August 14th 2025In the second of a two-part podcast episode, Jeremie Calais, M.D., and Robert Flavell, M.D., discuss current and emerging alpha-emitting therapies, possible roles for artificial intelligence (AI), and what the future may hold for theranostic applications in patients with prostate cancer.
PSMA PET/CT Facilitates Better Long-Term Survival Rates After Salvage Radiotherapy for Recurrent PCa
August 13th 2025Patient with biochemical recurrence of prostate cancer who had PSMA PET/CT prior to salvage radiotherapy had better survival rates at one, two and five years, according to newly published research.
Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Study Assesses Impact of Architectural Distortion on Malignancy Rates
August 12th 2025Researchers noted a 78 percent malignancy rate when associated architectural distortion was present on digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) with highly suspicious masses or microcalcifications.
Can Multimodal AI Enhance Prediction of Biochemical Recurrence After Prostatectomy?
August 8th 2025A deep learning multimodal model that incorporates MRI features offered nearly double the sensitivity for predicting post-prostatectomy biochemical recurrence of prostate cancer in comparison to the traditional CAPRA-S scoring system.
The Reading Room Podcast: Emerging Trends with Theranostics in Prostate Cancer, Part 1
August 7th 2025In the first of a two-part podcast episode, Jeremie Calais, M.D., and Robert Flavell, M.D., discuss recent advances with PSMA-targeted radiotracers in the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), and the role of imaging criteria in monitoring patients treated with PSMA-targeted radionuclide therapy.
Emerging Trends with Burnout in Radiology: An Interview with Chris Mattern, MD, Part 1
August 6th 2025In a recent interview, Chris Mattern, M.D., discussed a confluence of trends that may be contributing to burnout in radiology, early retirements and a shifting preference from full-time to part-time roles in radiology.