July issue of JACR highlights cancer imaging status, breast imaging performance

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 Be
Stephanie 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 Examinations
Jalal 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 Not
Ioannis Sechopoulos, PhD, Annalisa Trianni, DMP, Donald Peck, PhD
Most 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.