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Breast density laws don't boost ultrasound rates
State laws designed to notify women with dense breast tissue about their options for supplemental imaging may not actually boost the use of ultrasound. A study in the January edition of the Journal of the American College of Radiology found density notification laws did not increase ultrasound rates.
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Ultrasound of infants exposed to Zika predicts long-term risk
Some infants who were exposed to the Zika virus in utero but who appeared normal at birth later demonstrated delays in development as toddlers, according to a study published online January 6 in JAMA Pediatrics. But imaging tools such as ultrasound and MRI can help indicate which children might be at increased risk.
January 5, 2020
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Doctors find dentures in man's throat 8 days after surgery
Removable dentures got stuck in a 72-year-old man's throat during surgery to remove a benign lump. Doctors didn't find the false teeth until eight days later when the patient complained of pain, bleeding, and swallowing difficulties.
August 13, 2019
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Can guidelines reduce unneeded CT for dental infections?
Emergency physicians overuse conventional CT scans to rule out dangerous dental infections in patients, according to a recent study in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Is a set of standardized guidelines the answer to reducing unnecessary radiation exposure for these patients?
April 1, 2019
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Study: 3D-printed mandibles may reduce OR time
Creating 3D-printed models of fractured mandibles may reduce time spent in the operating room (OR), according to a new study in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery. The findings suggest that inexpensive 3D printing technologies could save hospitals hundreds of dollars per operation.
May 2, 2018
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Apple announces ResearchKit app software for medical researchers
Apple introduced ResearchKit, an open-source software framework designed to benefit medical researchers, at its March 2015 Special Event on Monday. Using ResearchKit, researchers will be able to more easily design apps that allow patients to remotely consent to join clinical trials and provide data.
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Risk of knee osteoarthritis may depend on muscle mass
Physical activities like running may increase the risk of osteoarthritis in individuals with lower muscle mass surrounding the knee joints.
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Risk of knee osteoarthritis may depend on muscle mass
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Physical activities like running may increase the risk of osteoarthritis in individuals with lower muscle mass surrounding the knee joints.
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USPSTF finalizes breast cancer screening recommendations
By Liz Carey
The USPSTF's final recommendations support breast cancer screening beginning at age 40, but don’t go as far as many screening advocates had hoped.
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Interstitial lung abnormalities linked to respiratory disease risk
By Kate Madden Yee
CT imaging shows that severe acute respiratory disease events can be caused by quantitative interstitial abnormalities.
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Large language models underperform in breast imaging
By Amerigo Allegretto
Large language models such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini fall short in breast imaging.
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Study finds high percentage of inappropriate imaging orders in the ED
By Erik L. Ridley
A significant percentage of imaging exams ordered in emergency departments (EDs) may be inappropriate, according to new research.
April 29, 2024
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U.S. federally qualified health centers show cancer screening gaps
By Kate Madden Yee
U.S. federally qualified health centers, intended to provide care to underserved populations across the country, show cancer screening gaps.
April 29, 2024
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PET reveals ‘smoldering’ brain inflammation in patients treated for MS
By Will Morton
PET brain scans show persistent brain inflammation in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), despite being treated with therapies.
April 29, 2024
Individualized parametric z-score maps of the brain showing glial activity load in the brain, compared among individuals with secondary progressive MS (SPMS) (top row), relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) (middle row), and a healthy control (HC) (bottom row) in transaxial, sagittal, and coronal sections. Image courtesy of Clinical Nuclear Medicine.
Understanding CT flow artifacts is key to better disease diagnosis
By Kate Madden Yee
Understanding the mechanics of flow artifacts on CT or CT angiography and how these artifacts are created is key to better disease diagnosis.
April 26, 2024
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Dual-tracer PET/CT shows promise in liver cancer patients
By Will Morton
Dual-tracer PET/CT appears valuable for improving tumor staging in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma being evaluated for treatment.
April 26, 2024
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Studies lacking for trans breast cancer screening trends
By Amerigo Allegretto
There are limited studies examining breast cancer screening trends in transgender people.
April 25, 2024
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ChatGPT performs poorly on ACR exam for residents
By Will Morton
ChatGPT-4 received a score of 58% on an exam by the American College of Radiology (ACR) used to assess the skills of diagnostic and interventional radiology residents.
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ChatGPT-4 not reliable in cancer patient messaging
By Amerigo Allegretto
ChatGPT-4 is not a reliable source for answering patients’ questions regarding cancer and needs physician monitoring.
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