Kate Madden Yee[email protected]Womens ImagingAuntMinnieEurope.com Women's Imaging InsiderJune 2, 2019Clinical NewsIs there a 'sweet spot' for mammography volume?How many mammograms should a radiologist be reading each year to achieve maximum performance? Researchers from Norway found that an annual screening mammography exam volume of between 4,000 and 10,000 is the best range, according to a study published online on 28 May.June 2, 2019Clinical NewsLow compliance sinks risk-based breast cancer screeningRisk-based breast cancer screening isn't necessarily more effective -- on a clinical or cost basis -- if women don't choose to get screened at high enough rates, according to a study from Germany published on 23 May in PLOS One.May 28, 2019Clinical NewsReversed hanging protocol cuts mammo read timeDutch researchers have found that a reversed contrast-enhanced mammography hanging protocol reduces reading time by a third without compromising diagnostic performance. Their study was published online on 15 May in the European Journal of Radiology.May 26, 2019Clinical NewsDBT alone is safe for population-based screeningResearchers from Norway have found that breast cancer screening with digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) plus synthesized 2D mammography performs comparably to digital mammography and can safely be used alone in population-based screening programs. Their study of nearly 29,000 women was published on 8 May in Lancet Oncology.May 14, 2019Clinical NewsExtended exposure to radiation boosts hypertension riskLong-term exposure to low doses of radiation appears to increase the risk of hypertension, according to a large Russian study published on 3 May in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension.May 7, 2019UltrasoundAuntMinnieEurope.com Ultrasound InsiderMay 1, 2019Clinical NewsPortable ultrasound proves effective at bedside for elderlyUsing a portable, handheld ultrasound device at the bedside for elderly patients works just as well as a regular, high-end ultrasound system for diagnosing disease and therefore clarifying treatment options, according to a German study published on 26 April in the European Journal of Ultrasound.May 1, 2019Clinical NewsContrast mammo equals MRI for measuring tumor sizeKorean researchers have found that contrast-enhanced digital mammography works just as well as contrast-enhanced breast MRI for measuring breast tumors before surgery, according to a study published on 24 April in the British Journal of Radiology.April 29, 2019Clinical NewsLate pregnancy ultrasound could reduce C-section rateA U.K. group has found that late pregnancy ultrasound scans at 36 weeks help women avoid undiagnosed breech presentation of their babies, translating to healthier deliveries, lower rates of emergency cesarean sections (C-sections), and perhaps even lower healthcare costs, according to a study published on 16 April in PLOS Medicine.April 16, 2019Previous PagePage 26 of 42Next PageTop StoriesMolecular ImagingPET/CT scans show lung damage in stone workersSpanish researchers have reported that PET/CT can reveal the metabolic activity occurring in the lungs of engineered stone workers with silicosis.Digital X-RayMobile app proves value in radiation protection trainingDigital X-RayOpportunistic use of chest x-rays can help screen for osteoporosisDigital X-RayAI predicts coronary artery calcium scores from chest x-raysArtificial IntelligenceWho will get rich out of radiology AI?