Kate Madden Yee

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Vaping no better than smoking, especially in younger people

Ultrasound shows that young people who vape -- even if they have no apparent signs of lung damage -- have a lower capacity for exercise.

September 9, 2024

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AuntMinnie 2012: Controversy erupts over CNN article on board 'recalls'

Our most popular article from 2012 reported on mainstream media coverage of how some radiology residents were using test "recalls" to prepare for board exams.

September 9, 2024

Week in Review: Women and mammography false-positives | Opportunistic chest CT | RSNA warns of security breach

Our top story this week outlined how false-positive mammography results appear to decrease women's likelihood of returning to breast cancer screening.

September 6, 2024

How effective are MRI definitions of knee osteoarthritis?

Current MRI definitions of knee osteoarthritis aren't necessarily adequate for identifying which knees will develop disease in the future, researchers have found.

September 5, 2024

Knee Joint Pain

Does AI actually improve radiologists' diagnostic performance for ICH?

Using an AI triage protocol for the detection of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) did not improve radiologists' diagnostic performance or report turnaround times.

September 4, 2024

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Chest CT can opportunistically predict hip fracture risk

Chest CT performed for other indications can opportunistically predict hip fracture risk by measuring pectoral muscle index and vertebral body attenuation values.

September 4, 2024

Machine learning used with CT imaging foretells lung abnormalities

Using machine-learning models with CT images helps clinicians predict interstitial lung abnormalities, researchers have reported.

September 3, 2024

Equity & Inclusion

How do radiology residencies do when it comes to LGBTQ+ inclusivity?

Overall, radiology residency programs exhibit high levels of LGBTQ+ inclusivity. But there's still room for improvement.

August 29, 2024

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7 key factors that negatively affect CT contrast administration

There are seven critical but often neglected factors that negatively affect the administration of CT contrast, according to a recent study.

August 29, 2024

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Using smaller LLMs for imaging translates to better sustainability

Smaller, "fine-tuned" large language models (LLMs) used for imaging applications are more sustainable than large general-purpose LLMs.

August 28, 2024

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New benchmark helps monitor cumulative CT radiation dose

The findings highlight the need for systematic dose tracking and rigorous justification of imaging.

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Study questions routine use of radiotherapy after bone surgery

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CEUS outshines color Doppler imaging for indeterminate kidney lesions

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Women's Imaging MinnieCast, Episode 2: Risk-based vs. annual mammography screening, part 1

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Chest x-rays reveal atherosclerosis in patients undergoing amputations

Medicare updates 2026: Fee Schedule and impact on radiology

By Sandy Coffta

Although the Conversion Factors (CF) are an increase over the current 2025 rate, they are slightly lower than in the Proposed Rule.

November 14, 2025

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DCR useful at bedside in respiratory failure cases

Dynamic chest radiography (DCR) can be performed using a portable x-ray system equipped with dedicated DCR capability.

November 13, 2025

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CTC is a cost-effective, accessible CRC screening tool for Black adults

By Kate Madden Yee

CT colonography (CTC) used in this capacity could support Medicare coverage of colorectal cancer (CRC).

November 13, 2025

Colorectal Cancer

Road to RSNA 2025: MRI Preview

By Kate Madden Yee

This year's RSNA meeting won't disappoint when it comes to tracing the arc of MRI innovation.

November 13, 2025

Women with disabilities face challenges in breast cancer care

By Amerigo Allegretto

Women with disabilities are more likely to have distant breast cancer staging and worse survival outcomes.

November 13, 2025

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Multimedia education tools reduce patient anxiety in IR settings

By Amerigo Allegretto

Patients planning to undergo interventional radiology (IR) procedures reported less anxiety after viewing an educational video.

November 12, 2025

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Road to RSNA 2025: AI Preview

By Erik L. Ridley and Liz Carey

AI is the first stop on this year's Road to RSNA preview of the 2025 RSNA meeting in Chicago.

November 12, 2025

AI model detects physeal fractures in children

To date, to work has focused on demonstrating the use of various AI models to detect distal radial fractures in adults.

November 12, 2025

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Workforce issues, theranostics take center stage for Minnies 2025

By Erik L. Ridley, Kate Madden Yee, Will Morton, Amerigo Allegretto, and Liz Carey

This year, issues impacting the radiology workforce and theranostics featured prominently among the list of winners.

November 11, 2025

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fMRI exams of soccer fans' brains offer clues to the cause of fanaticism

By Kate Madden Yee

Functional MRI (fMRI) illuminates the phenomena of "in-group bonding and reinforcement of social identity," researchers noted.

November 11, 2025

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Gastric ultrasound can be used by novice examiners

By Amerigo Allegretto

With training, novice users of ultrasound can detect a full stomach in patients undergoing anesthesia.

November 10, 2025

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PSMA-PET effective for initial staging of prostate cancer

Upfront PSMA-PET/CT has a significant impact on treatment decision-making in men with suspected disease.

November 10, 2025

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