RSNA

Interventional radiology and radiation oncology should merge again, with the development of a new certification: image-targeted oncology.

CHICAGO - If your radiology practice doesn’t have conflict of interest policies in place, you’re not alone. Here’s why it’s important and what to do.

CHICAGO - From dose-reduction and workflow solutions to MR and mammo innovations, the RSNA 2012 exhibit floor was buzzing with new products. Here’s a sampling.

CHICAGO - Referring physicians share their list of dos and don’ts for their colleagues in radiology.

CHICAGO - Point-of-care ultrasound has become ubiquitous in medicine, but radiologists still have a critical role in the modality with ultrasound’s training and promotion.

CHICAGO - High-altitude cerebral edema, the end stage of severe acute mountain sickness - once thought to be reversible - causes microbleeding on the brain.

Increased use of MRI to evaluate newly diagnosed breast cancers has not resulted in an increase in contralateral prophylactic mastectomy.

CHICAGO - Many patients are confused about what radiologists do, but they want to know their image reader. It’s time to up the education and interaction.

CHICAGO - The rise of the health care consumer may frighten you, but here’s how to compete and thrive in an era of the highly engaged patient.

CHICAGO - One nurse who’s worked with breast cancer patients for 15 years tells radiologists how they can be more patient-centered.

CHICAGO - Richard Gunderman, MD, urges radiologists to see beyond the superficial scans and tell the stories behind the images.

CHICAGO - Shifting radiology’s emphasis on optimizing the patient experience is difficult, but the right thing to do. Here’s your five-step roadmap.

CHICAGO - Radiology practice marketing can be tricky. Here are 10 scenarios outlining some dos and don’ts for attracting patients and referrers.

CHICAGO - USPSTF’s mammography screening guidelines to a decline in screening and may lead to a significant number of missed cancers, researchers found.

CHICAGO - Changing your PACS vendor isn’t a decision to make lightly and it can be a tough switch. Here’s what you need to know for a smooth transition.

CHICAGO - Many patients and providers overestimate CT radiation exposure, so radiologists need to better communicate CT’s benefits.

CHICAGO - Radiation received by other organs during a mammogram is very low and does not present an increased cancer risk, researchers found.

CHICAGO - Breast cancer risk estimates increase with frequent CT scans, particularly among younger patients, researchers found.

CHICAGO - Radiologists can more accurately diagnose abuse of elderly patients thanks to new research that points to a discernible pattern of radiological symptoms.

CHICAGO - Radiology Information Systems are getting new attention, and more advancements are coming to this radiology workhorse tool.

CHICAGO - Is it time to update your reading room? Eliot Siegel, MD, offered a few suggestions to consider for a comfortable and efficient work space.

CHICAGO - Patients want access to their imaging reports, but radiologists hesitate. Here’s what to consider when opening your files.

CHICAGO - CT colonography’s path to reimbursement has been a complicated process, standing as a reminder for radiologists to get involved in political advocacy.

CHICAGO - Cross-sectional imaging and volumetric scans reveal that widespread adoption of an active lifestyle could reduce cases of Alzheimer’s disease.