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Three decades of data clearly show mammography saves lives
by John W. Mitchell 02/12/2019Breast cancer mortality statistics support benefits of mammo and early detection
Pediatric imaging AI aces elbow fracture diagnosis
by John W. Mitchell 02/11/2019Reading rare pathology still presents challenges
Radiologists key in identifying intimate partner violence
by John W. Mitchell 02/07/2019IPV victims undergo four times more imaging exams than the general population
Paper challenges 'legacy' use of lead apron patient shielding
by John W. Mitchell 01/28/2019Divergent views from medical physicists, technologists
New chest X-ray AI app could help relieve reporting backlog in the UK
by John W. Mitchell 01/22/2019Reducing turnaround time from 11 days down to three
Bringing augmented reality into clinical practice
by John W. Mitchell 01/21/2019Ian Watts, developer of ProjectDR, talks about AR's potential impact in healthcare
In a first, AI successfully predicts metastasis in MR breast images
by John W. Mitchell 01/18/2019Minimize axillary surgeries in patients who may not benefit from them
Cross-matching mammo exams with treatment data sets yields large-scale insight
by John W. Mitchell 01/06/2019Bringing clarity to disparate mammo screening guidelines
GammaPod stereotactic radiotherapy treatments underway in Maryland
by John W. Mitchell 12/18/2018Aims to reduce costs and treatment sessions
Subtle Medical closes RSNA with CE mark and FDA clearance of PET AI solution
by John W. Mitchell 12/06/2018Speeds up scans by factor of four, enhanced image quality
GE and VA partner to build 3D printing network
by John W. Mitchell 12/06/2018Holds promise for reducing surgery imaging preparation time
Agfa showcases rad/fluoro DR 800 system at RSNA
by John W. Mitchell 12/03/2018Enhance patient and operator comfort
Konica Minolta rolls out motion view for X-ray at RSNA
by John W. Mitchell 12/03/2018Visualizing movement through simple digital X-ray at 15 images per second
Scalable AI utilization insights from Montefiore at RSNA
by John W. Mitchell 12/02/2018Starting with patients at risk for respiratory failure
Hitachi unveils new CT scanner, Scenaria View 128, at RSNA
by John W. Mitchell 11/30/2018Provides better workflow with SynergyDrive and large, 80 cm aperture
Where will AI make its first major market impact in radiology?
by John W. Mitchell 11/29/2018Four radiology experts share their views at RSNA
Many outpatient imaging providers unprepared for new AU rules launching in a year
by John W. Mitchell 11/29/2018Targets top five percent of physicians ordering scans without proper criteria
Arterys touts cloud-native platform and regulatory approval in 98 countries
by John W. Mitchell 11/29/2018AI capabilities with 'unmatched' security
MDW aims to combat radiologist shortage with blockchain
by John W. Mitchell 11/29/2018Connecting radiologists seeking volume to the facilities that need reading support
Five key takeaways about AI from RSNA
by John W. Mitchell 11/27/2018Cutting through the hype to reveal fundamental truths of AI in radiology
Patient advocate lecture may be a first ever at RSNA
by John W. Mitchell 11/26/2018Focusing on imaging from a patient experience perspective
Dr. Michael Recht urges tech, data and AI innovation to rescue imaging at RSNA
by John W. Mitchell 11/25/2018Insights from the opening session of RSNA 2018
RSNA president's keynote on 'our chosen, beloved field of radiology'
by John W. Mitchell 11/25/2018Discussing the future of radiology and AI's role in it
High-deductible plans stressing patient imaging utilization, payments
by John W. Mitchell 11/19/2018Addressing the misleading cost information available online
Screenings reduce risk of breast cancer death by 47-60 percent: study
by John W. Mitchell 11/11/2018New research confirms what most physicians have long believed
When radiologists speak up, follow-up imaging improves
by John W. Mitchell 11/06/2018Study supports better communication between radiologists and referring clinicians
AI to patient-centricity: Experts discuss top imaging trends
by John W. Mitchell 10/25/2018As silos come down, what challenges emerge for radiologists?
Are women at low risk undergoing unneeded imaging due to dense breasts?
by John W. Mitchell 10/23/2018Breast density notification laws may have unintended consequences
Study illustrated how artificial intelligence works best under direction of radiologists
by John W. Mitchell 10/16/2018Clinical experience and gut feeling remain irreplaceable
More than 20 percent of insured mammo screenings require some out-of-pocket payment
by John W. Mitchell 10/15/2018Could prevent screening for lower-income women
Clarifying unexpected findings can help radiologists avoid lawsuits
by John W. Mitchell 10/04/2018When referring doctors overlook notes, consequences can be fatal
Medical training could be facing an AI learning gap
by John W. Mitchell 09/28/2018When will students learn about AI as part of their educational curriculum?
AI drives first ejection fraction cardiac software tool for mobile ultrasound
by John W. Mitchell 09/20/2018DiA Imaging Analysis platform now available with GE's Vscan handheld ultrasound
Medical charities do measurable good in the world
by John W. Mitchell 09/17/2018A look at some organizations bringing goods and services where they are needed most
Reimbursement is lagging for MR-compatible cardiac devices
by John W. Mitchell 09/14/2018Study finds hospitals on pace to absorb $400 million in extra costs
Could a Band-Aid-sized $100 ultrasound transducer be coming soon?
by John W. Mitchell 09/12/2018Researchers are optimistic, as image quality matches or exceeds conventional systems
ACR and Georgia Tech partner to gain new insight on imaging claims data
by John W. Mitchell 09/06/2018Using AI and big data analytics to improve healthcare delivery and policy
Study finds managerial discretion drives voluntary medical device recalls
by John W. Mitchell 08/22/2018Are physicians being relied on to screen out defective products?
Radiologists trail only primary care in number of diagnosis-related lawsuits
by John W. Mitchell 08/17/2018Study says incidental findings pose a “major problem”
Forecasting issues before they arise with MR remote monitoring
by John W. Mitchell 08/09/2018A look at the different solutions to keep you ahead of potential problems
Researchers offer guidance for weighing value in radiology
by John W. Mitchell 08/02/2018Cost-effective imaging sounds good, but what IS it?
Despite added AI costs, there are likely benefits for radiologists
by John W. Mitchell 07/27/2018More questions than answers when it comes to the business side of AI in imaging
Physicians care about costs, but feel powerless to control it for patients
by John W. Mitchell 07/18/2018Value is lost when providers double as cost watchdogs
MR okay for cardiac device patients – if done right
by John W. Mitchell 07/12/2018Consulting with electrophysiologists is essential
Service sells equipment: contract negotiation insights for providers
by John W. Mitchell 07/10/2018Best practices for getting the most value out of your partnerships
Radiologists favor RADPAC as profession's political contributions triple
by John W. Mitchell 06/28/2018RADPAC among top three medical political action committees
The importance of breast MR screening for high-risk patients
by John W. Mitchell 06/12/2018Experts weigh in on MR's emerging role in breast cancer diagnostics
Study team tricks AI programs into misclassifying diagnostic images
by John W. Mitchell 06/10/2018Raising new concerns for machine learning vulnerabilities
Conducting MR exams with a refrigerator magnet? Just add diamond particles
by John W. Mitchell 05/29/2018Research team looks to a future of significantly simplified imaging
Lessons from the frontlines of install/deinstall projects
by John W. Mitchell 05/16/2018Moving imaging equipment in and out of the facility is a massive job
