Breast Imaging Performance and Cancer Imaging Status Highlight July JACR

Newswise — Reston, Va. — The July 2015 issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR®) highlights residency breast imaging training as it applies to tomosynthesis, the status of cancer imaging, and the quality and cost effect of patient movement during MRI.

Previously Unreleased Articles Include:

Does Breast Imaging Experience During Residency Translate into Improved Initial Performance in Digital Breast Tomosynthesis? Jing Zhang, PhD, et al.Initial performance with digital breast tomosynthesis among radiology residents and non-breast imaging fellows is independent of years of training.

Cancer Imaging Training in the 21ST Century: An Overview of Where We Are, and Where We Need To BeStephanie A. Howard, MD, et al. Radiology must adapt to the dramatic changes taking place in oncology by developing dedicated cancer imaging training that is standardized, tested and will allow the new generation of radiologists to effectively communicate with their oncologic colleagues and optimally contribute to cancer care.

Toward Quantifying the Prevalence, Severity, and Cost Associated With Patient Motion During Clinical MR ExaminationsJalal B. Andre, MD, et al.Motion artifacts represent a frequent cause of MR image degradation, particularly for inpatient and emergency department patients, resulting in substantial costs to the radiology department. Greater attention and resources should be directed toward providing practical solutions to this dilemma.

The DICOM Radiation Dose Structured Report: What It Is and What It Is NotIoannis Sechopoulos, PhD, Annalisa Trianni, DMP, Donald Peck, PhDMost radiologists and medical physicists have heard of the term “DICOM.” Many associate this term only with the format used to save radiographic images. However, the DICOM Standard includes the specifications for communicating many types of medical-related data in an organized manner so that devices from different hardware and software manufacturers.

July 2015 JACR Articles Published Online Ahead of Print (no embargo for these articles): Strategies for Avoiding Recommendations for Additional Imaging through a Comprehensive Comparison with Prior Studies

Regulatory Framework for Clinical Decision Support Software: Present Uncertainty and Prospective Proposition

The Effect of Faster Reporting Speed for Imaging Studies on the Number of Misses and Interpretation Errors: A Pilot Study

Rethinking the Patient Experience j Millennial Mind-Set: Pursuing the Next Generation of Consumers Radiologists: The Unsuspecting Subject Matter Experts

For additional information, or to schedule an interview with a study author, contact Shawn Farley at 703-648-8936 or [email protected].