Less than half of imaging studies performed at academic radiology departments involve trainees, according to research published this month in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology. Residents and fellows seem to dedicate most of their time to CT and MRI.

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) offers superior detection of coronary vascular changes compared to angiography in pediatric heart transplant recipients. The technique can be used to improve the medical management in this population.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) testified this week in front of the Office of U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on the potential harm that could result from the U.S. government’s latest round of proposed tariffs on products imported from China.

Considering the growing threat of ransomware in healthcare, organizations need to plan for the day their data become hostages, according to new research from Marshall University. Training and maintaining “digital hygiene” can not only reduce the likelihood of an attack, it also may reduce the financial and operational impacts of an incident.

With the help of functional MRI (fMRI) technology, researchers have been able to identify certain areas of the brain associated with poor sleep quality and depression, according to a study published July 25 in JAMA Psychiatry.

Interventional radiologists (IR) are becoming increasingly integral to providing effective and cost-friendly care. But in rural areas, where resources are already scarce, recruiting these specialists has become an uphill battle.

The American College of Radiology this week released four new and 23 revised documents for its 2018 Practice Parameters and Technical Standards, according to a statement from the organization. The new guidelines will take effect in October.

Abbott announced it will conduct a pivotal clinical study in the U.S. of its Tendyne Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR) system, for the treatment of mitral regurgitation (MR).

A lack of female leaders in radiology could be combated by earlier exposure to leadership opportunities, careful communication and a concerted effort by men in the field, according to an editorial published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology this week.