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Chest x-ray misses more than half of blunt trauma injuries CT finds
By Will Morton
Chest x-ray is essential for identifying blunt thoracic injuries in emergency departments, but it misses more than half of minor injuries identified on CT, according to a study published June 19 in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine.
June 22, 2021
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What factors affect radiologists' mammography interpretations?
By Kate Madden Yee
It's no secret that radiologists' interpretive accuracy on screening mammography can vary widely. But the particular factors that influence performance may come as a surprise, according to a study published June 22 in Radiology.
June 21, 2021
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Humana expands nuclear medicine coverage
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Humana will now cover PET/CT for cardiac/neurologic indications and SPECT/CT for others, according to the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging.
June 21, 2021
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AuntMinnie.com CT Insider
By Kate Madden Yee
June 21, 2021
Philips cardiac trial enrolls 1st patient
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Philips Healthcare parent company Royal Philips announced it has enrolled its first patient in the DEFINE GPS study.
June 21, 2021
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Fujifilm launches imaging integration platform for endoscopy suite
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Fujifilm Medical Systems USA has launched a new platform to integrate images and data in endoscopy suites.
June 21, 2021
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AI may predict heart disease risk on chest x-ray
By Will Morton
Can chest x-rays be used to detect unsuspected coronary artery diseases? An artificial intelligence (AI) program has shown it's more than possible, according to research published June 17 in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging.
June 21, 2021
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ACR's new breast cancer screening guidance focuses on minority women
By Kate Madden Yee
The American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Society of Breast Imaging on June 18 released updated screening mammography guidance in the Journal of the American College of Radiology -- once again stressing the importance of annual exams starting at age 40.
June 20, 2021
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RaySearch secures $2.2M Swiss contract
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy software developer RaySearch Laboratories has secured a $2.2 million contract with Vaudois University Hospital Center in Lausanne, Switzerland, for its RayStation, RayCare, and RayIntelligence systems.
June 20, 2021
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Deep-learning algorithm spots kidney stones on CT exams
By Erik L. Ridley
An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm was able to identify kidney stones -- even very small stones -- at a very high level of accuracy on CT, according to research published online June 14 in Computers in Biology and Medicine.
June 20, 2021
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Elastography helpful in breast microcalcification cases
By Amerigo Allegretto
Shear-wave elastography could be useful in helping decide whether women undergoing breast screening should receive a second biopsy or excision when it comes to suspicious microcalcifications, according to research published June 11 in Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology.
June 20, 2021
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For brain MRI, a reduced dose of gadobutrol shows promise
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A 25% reduced dose of gadobutrol for contrast-enhanced brain MRI is "noninferior" to a standard dose of gadoterate, according to a study published June 17 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
June 17, 2021
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