Some patients have little understanding about the role of the radiologist or how it differs from the technologist, but Belgian providers are educating consumers with a simple intervention.

Radiologists are concerned this trend could force women to skip crucial follow-up services such as MRI, ultrasound and breast biopsy. 

This population has struggled against America’s No. 1 cancer killer, experiencing significant disparities and a higher mortality rate than the general population

There is limited diagnostic value in using CT to examine the brain of patients suffering a transient ischemic attack, with MRI favored for initial assessment. 

The majority of misses were detected incidentally (67.6%) on imaging exams not performed for a primary head and neck indication, according to a new study in Clinical Radiology. 

That's according to a new cross-sectional study incorporating nearly 172,000 treated across several hospitals, published in JAMA Health Forum.

Hospital leaders labeled the error as a "serious incident," with an investigation finding that the original provider failed to seek a second opinion. 

Weill Cornell Medicine saw a 16% uptick in the use of its service, with experts urging others in the specialty to test out this value-added offering.