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December 2017
FEATURES
Reality Check
Mixed reality is making inroads in radiology.
Digging for Gold
A new player in the industry, radiomics, is putting advanced imaging data in the hands of radiologists and other medical decision makers.
A Path to Follow?
Cutting-edge efforts aimed at streamlining the synthesis of radiology and pathology are gaining ground.
Radiology at the Movies
Cinematic 3D rendering is offering radiologists, students, and patients a vivid, high-tech, front-row view of internal human anatomy.
departments
Editor's Note
Sneak Previews
Billing and Coding
New Codes for the New Year
Ultrasound News
Ultrasound on the Scene
Managing to Succeed
Avoiding Practice Pitfalls
News Scan
Second OpinionsNovember 2017
FEATURES
Spotlight on MRI Safety
Radiologist Emanuel Kanal, MD, FACR, FISMRM, unveils an app offering radiologists and technologists an unprecedented view of MRI procedures.
Fighting Back
Radiology needs to beef up proactive measures to prevent security breaches.
A Slam Dunk Partnership
GE Healthcare teams with the NBA on research for better player health.
Beyond Child's Play
Effective pediatric radiography requires special considerations.
DEPARTMENTS
Editor's Note
Next Stop … RSNA
Imaging Informatics
Right Patient, Right Record
CT Slice
MACRA's Effects on Imaging
Inside View
Alternate Career Pathways
MRI Monitor
Another Reason to Exercise
News Scan
Second OpinionsOctober 2017
FEATURES
Revealing Images
Artificial intelligence tools help radiologists look for cancers in dense breasts by automating image processing.
Working Overtime?
Experts weigh in on how to wisely use the extended time until the deadline for mandated implementation of clinical decision support software.
Sit Up and Take Notice
Increased awareness of ergonomics improves radiology reading rooms and allows radiologists to do their jobs more comfortably and efficiently.
Look Twice
Ultrasound and optical imaging can be used together to better detect atherosclerosis.
DEPARTMENTS
Editor's Note
Work in Progress
Imaging Informatics
Patient-Centric Teleradiology
Managing to Succeed
Taking the Initiative
MRI Monitor
Brevity Is the Soul of It
September 2017
FEATURES
Chest Protector
New artificial intelligence algorithms in combination with coronary CT angiography are helping radiologists identify coronary artery disease risks.
On the DOT
Optical imaging and ultrasound are being used to reduce the number of unnecessary biopsies and better treat women's cancers.
Reporter's Notebook: SNMMI 2017
Read about the latest research and findings presented at the 2017 SNMMI Annual Meeting in Denver.
No Substitute for Experience
Organizations are increasingly seeking to coordinate imaging, positioning, and patient comfort.
2017 Annual Buyers' Guide
Don't miss our annual directory of the latest imaging products and services.
DEPARTMENTS
Editor's Note
Toward Personalized Medicine
Imaging Informatics
Chain Links
CT Slice
News Scan
Second OpinionsAugust 2017
FEATURES
They Could Be Heroes
A documentary series helps shine a light on patients undergoing minimally invasive, image-guided procedures and the interventional radiologists who treat them.
Imaging Across the Spectrum
Spectral imaging and other advances offer new possibilities for CT as image quality, resolution, and improvements in workflow are becoming more important to customers.
Chart a Course for Success
Clinical specialists and executives are developing and implementing enterprise imaging strategies to chart a course toward consolidated patient data.
Improved Focus
MR-guided focused ultrasound is proving to be a safe, effective treatment for tumors in children and young adults.
DEPARTMENTS
Editor's Note
Innovative Approaches
Inside View
Busy Intersection: Specialties Converge With 3D Printing
Ultrasound News
Ultrasound for Children With Abdominal Trauma
Imaging Informatics
Anonymously Yours
Billing and Coding
To CT or to CTA, That Is the Question
News Scan
Products & Services
Second Opinions
July 2017
FEATURES
Scaling Mountains
Data analytics are helping health care organizations harness their mountains of information as a way to meet future needs in the present.
When You Wish Upon a Cloud …
Thanks to cloud-based technology, children in the Make-A-Wish Foundation program are experiencing less radiation exposure and more streamlined care.
Patient Avatars
Low-dose 2D/3D orthopedic imaging is improving safety, diagnosis, and treatment planning, especially in pediatric care.
Outward Mobility
The rapidly expanding delivery of health care through freestanding emergency departments is giving consumers more options in how they receive radiology services, but consumers are encouraged to educate themselves before making a visit.
DEPARTMENTS
Editor's Note
Accessible Health Care
Imaging Informatics
Reaping the Benefits of Technology
Managing to Succeed
Radiology's Business-to-Consumer Shift
Interventional News
An Overlooked Option: More Women Can Benefit From UFE
News Scan
Second Opinions
June 2017
FEATURES
Opening Up the Skies
In this month's cover story, Radiology Today examines trends in cloud computing affecting radiologists and related multidisciplinary professionals.
Harmonizing Breast Images
Synthesized 2D images bring a new view to breast imaging with less radiation. Early results have shown great promise for patient convenience and peace of mind.
Expanding the Boundaries
Volumetric MRI represents a step forward in technique and technology. The imaging software offers new options for measuring disease-related brain changes and is of particular interest in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's.
Protecting the Team
We all know that patients have to be protected from unnecessary radiation exposure. Here, we take a look at dose safety and management for your imaging staff.
DEPARTMENTS
Editor's Note
Comparatively Speaking
CT Slice
Campaign Aims to Improve Pediatric Cardiac Imaging
Oncology Update
PET Method May Predict Early Immunotherapy Response
Ultrasound News
Shear Wave Elastography: A Business Case Study
News Scan
Second OpinionsMay 2017
FEATURES
Substance With Style
Despite advances in imaging technology over the last 100-plus years, radiology reports are still largely words only. Should radiologists provide multimedia reports?
Flipping Good Imaging
Magnetic particle imaging offers an exciting new option for medical diagnostics and treatment.
Reporter's Notebook: SIR 2017
Read about the latest research findings presented at the 2017 Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting in Washington, D.C.
Bright Ideas
Take a look at the latest trends in medical displays and monitors.
DEPARTMENTS
Editor's Note
Consumer-Driven Breast Screening
Billing and Coding
CPT 2017 Updates Mammography Codes, but CMS Does Not
Mammography Matters
Screening for Breast Cancer: Then and Now
Inside View
A New Way Through the Looking Glass?
Imaging Informatics
Time for a Chat?
News Scan
Second Opinions
April 2017
FEATURES
Expanding the Stroke Treatment Window
The evolution of stroke treatment continues with new-generation technology developments involving improved thrombectomy devices and new ideas about device usage.
Thinking Intelligently About Heart Matters
AI cloud technology makes cardiac MRI more efficient for radiologists, technologists, and patients.
The DR Transformation
Learn how facilities retrofit their CR rooms to DR.
Dose Reduction and Management
Reducing radiation exposure is only half of the problem.
DEPARTMENTS
Editor's Note
Above and Beyond
CT Slice
What's the Score With CCS?
Managing to Succeed
Inventive Radiology Staffing
March 2017
FEATURES
Imaging Adaptability
What are the latest advancements in ultrasound? See what some of the major manufacturers have to say.
Imaging in the Extremities
Cone beam CT for extremity imaging is making inroads in outpatient orthopedic centers. How will that affect radiology's domain?
A Meeting of the Minds
Despite all of the angst about artificial intelligence replacing radiologists, there may come a day when radiologists need AI to do their jobs.
A Clearer View
Breast density is attracting increased attention among mammographers, and many states already have notification laws on the books, but characterizing and quantifying dense breast tissue remains a subjective exercise. New tools offer the potential to examine the issue more clearly.
DEPARTMENTS
Editor's Note
What Does Efficiency Look Like?
Inside View
AI on the Rise
Imaging Informatics
Out of Network
MRI Monitor
Quantitative Neuroimaging in Geriatric Psychiatry
News Scan
Products & Service Showcase
Datebook
Second Opinions
February 2017
FEATURES
An Interoperability Progress Report
The path to efficient patient data sharing is smoother, but there are still hurdles.
Untangling Dialysis Circuit Coding
The largest-ever revamp of its kind is set to end confusion and inconsistencies.
Y Not?
Researchers are asking, "Why not?" regarding Y90 radioembolization outside the liver.
A Tale of Two C-Arms
Fixed and mobile C-arm usage is growing. Find out how health care facilities are choosing between them.
departments
Editor's Note
All About Versatility
Interventional News
RAI Helps Defeat Thyroid Cancer
Managing to Succeed
Radiology Mergers
Molecular Imaging News
Molecular Imaging May Enhance Precision Cancer Care
News Scan
Products and Services
Second Opinions
January 2017
FEATURES
More Bubbles, Less Trouble
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound shows promise for liver imaging.
Real-Time Radiotherapy
Combining MRI with radiation therapy has the potential to target tumors more precisely.
Door to the Future?
Patient portals may allow radiologists to demonstrate their value in new ways.
Five Things to Watch in 2017
There was plenty to see at RSNA 2016. Here are five things that caught our attention.
departments
Editor's Note
New Year, New Opportunities
Imaging Informatics
Clinical Image Sharing Outgrows Radiology
Reporter's Notebook
News From RSNA 2016
Inside View
Hyperloop May Accelerate Specialized Care
CT Slice
'Corkscrew' Blood Flow May Signal Lower Stroke Risk
News Scan
Products and Services
Second Opinions