Charlottesville, Va.-based UVA Health scientists have developed a new MRI technique to assess the composition of adipose tissue surrounding the heart, according to a study published Sept. 25 in Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. 

Memphis, Tenn.-based St. Jude Children's has appointed Elizabeth Hillman, PhD, as founding chair of the hospital's newly launched Department of Imaging Sciences. 

Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine appointed Pari Pandharipande, MD, chair of the radiology department, effective June 1.

Recently, radiologists and radiology technician positions made several U.S. News and World Report rankings.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based UnityPoint Health St. Luke's hospital opened its new vascular and interventional radiology lab, ABC affiliate KCRG reported Jan. 21.

Two of the three X-ray machines at Rocksprings, Wyo.-based Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County will be out of service for up to six months due to remodeling.

The Capitol Imaging Services arm of private equity firm Clearview Capital has acquired independent radiology practice Houston MRI & Diagnostic Imaging, expanding the firm's imaging portfolio to 48 facilities across Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.

Legislators in seven states have moved to improve access to breast cancer screening, according to a Jan. 15 news release from the American College of Radiology.

New York City-based Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has appointed Kimberly Feigin, MD, to serve as chief of the breast imaging service within the radiology department. 

The Women's Choice Award released its annual list of best hospitals Dec. 15, recognizing nearly 1,500 facilities nationwide for exceptional women's healthcare. 

White Plains, N.Y.-based Burke Rehabilitation Hospital will expand its services with a new CT scanner suite after receiving $1 million in state funding. 

From developing new methods for breast cancer screening to harnessing the power of AI, here are five recent radiology innovations: 

Raleigh, N.C.-based US Radiology Specialists named Caitlin Zulla its new CEO — the second CEO to be named in a year.

The CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is considering allowing nurse practitioners and physician assistants to read some images.

Involving radiologists in the planning process for radiation therapy resulted in a higher rate of major changes to the plan — supporting the value of including the radiology department at the planning stage, a recent study found.

From newly installed MRI machines to entire imaging suites, here are ten hospitals expanding radiology services:

A recent study found trends in positive and negative reviews for interventional radiologists that could guide patient care for physicians, Aunt Minnie.com reported Jan. 2.

Gunnison (Utah) Valley Hospital opened a new MRI wing, the Daily Herald reported Jan. 1.

The physician shortage is a pressing concern for healthcare, with radiology among the specialties facing some of the most significant challenges.

The number of students enrolling in radiology-based programs increased from 17,679 in 2023 to 19,815 in 2024, according to the latest American Society of Radiologic Technologists Enrollment report.