Radiological Society of North America

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Recurrent brain trauma may increase Alzheimer's risk

New research finds that the brains of otherwise healthy military personnel who are exposed to explosions show an abnormal brain accumulation of amyloid-beta protein—a protein that plays a role in the development of Alzheimer's ...

Oncology & Cancer

AI helpful in triaging breast masses in low-resource areas

Artificial intelligence (AI) can analyze breast mass images from low-cost portable ultrasound machines and accurately identify cancer, according to a study published in Radiology. This could prove useful for triage in low-resource ...

Radiology & Imaging

AI bias may impair radiologist accuracy on mammogram

Incorrect advice by an AI-based decision support system could seriously impair the performance of radiologists at every level of expertise when reading mammograms, according to a new study published in Radiology.

Radiology & Imaging

Deductible, co-pay may lead women to skip breast follow-up

Researchers who surveyed women attending breast cancer screening appointments found that one in five is likely to skip additional testing after an abnormal finding on their mammogram if there is a deductible or co-payment, ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Ultrasound effective for diagnosing localized breast lumps, pain

Ultrasound is an effective standalone diagnostic method in patients with focal breast complaints, according to a study published in Radiology. Focal breast complaints can refer to pain, lumps, nipple discharge or other symptoms ...

Oncology & Cancer

Huge study finds tomosynthesis better at breast cancer detection

In a study of over a million women, digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) showed improved breast cancer screening outcomes over screening with standard digital mammography alone. The results of the study were published in Radiology.

Radiology & Imaging

Your zip code may impact access to quality medical imaging

Regions of the U.S. with an extreme level of socioeconomic disadvantage were less likely to have access to accredited medical imaging facilities and centers of excellence, according to a research letter published in Radiology.

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