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Patients must become central to radiologists’ work, David C. Levin, MD, said at RSNA 2014.

The RSNA Reporting Initiative continues to grow and give radiologists a sampling of best practice reporting templates.

Federal mandates for clinical decision support for imaging studies can put radiologists in the forefront of a trend that’s likely to grow.

There is nothing like the Radiological Society of North America annual meeting.

Academic radiologists need institutional support to achieve meaningful use.

In a changing landscape, radiologists’ relationships with technologists, referring physicians, and patients need to change.

Moms with placenta accreta who undergo insertion of prophylactic arterial balloons reduce risk of complications with delivery and future fertility.

Small-to-medium sized data in health care will help radiologists push for their piece of the reimbursement pie.

Chest radiographs ordered for children, particularly for indications such as syncope or dizziness, do not alter the course of treatment.

Making imaging records available to patients allows them to participate in their medical care.

Mammography done on a risk-based approach among women in their forties misses a significant number of cancers, of which many are invasive.

Informatics tools can let radiologists more accurately interpret images, avoid medical errors, and reduce unnecessary images, said speakers at RSNA 2014.

Imaging detects pituitary abnormalities in military veterans who have both mild traumatic brain disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Images obtained by PET have shown changes in brain connections in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

Brain changes were detected by MRI in high school football players after only one year of play.

Nuance announced partnerships with ACR and MGH to leverage PowerShare Network, a medical imaging exchange.

Using MRI to detect plaque build-up in coronary arteries may help identify patients developing mild cognitive impairment.

Mammograms with less pressure do not compromise radiation dose or image quality.

Volpara to present at RSNA 2014 next generation of VolparaAnalytics.

GE will demonstrate at RSNA 2014 its newly FDA-approved tomosynthesis solution.

IDS will demonstrate at RSNA 2014, AbbaDox Exchange, its new image and results communication platform.

Merge Healthcare will debut at RSNA 2014 Merge One, an ambulatory radiology site.

CoActiv will demonstrate at RSNA 2014 its cloud-based EXAM-RIS solution.

GE to showcase at RSNA 2014 its Revolution family of CT scanners.

Three Palm Software will reveal at RSNA 2014 an updated WorkstationOne, its breast imaging workstation.

Carestream will announce a new VNA platform with advanced capabilities at RSNA 2014.

GE to demonstrate at RSNA 2014 ultrasound hardware and software.

Vendors reveal what products they are most excited about showcasing at RSNA 2014.

DR Systems will debut at RSNA 2014 its cloud collaboration and communication solutions.

Samsung will debut at RSNA 2014 its RS80A ultrasound system, which is now available in the U.S.