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For colon cancer patients, CT boosts recurrence detection

For colorectal cancer patients who have undergone curative surgery, follow-up with either CT or a blood test increases the rate at which they'll receive surgery again, but it doesn't appear to have a big effect on patient survival, according to a study in the January 15 Journal of the American Medical Association.

January 14, 2014

USPSTF seeks comments on colon screening plan

In a move that could eventually lead to Medicare reimbursement for virtual colonoscopy screening, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) on Thursday opened to public commentary a draft research plan for colorectal cancer screening.

January 9, 2014

CT utilization data suggest physician ownership plays role

An analysis of CT utilization data at a large health insurance plan suggests that myriad factors -- including physician ownership of the practice and the government insurance status of the patient -- shape the likelihood that a patient will receive a CT scan.

January 8, 2014

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Residents at odds with ABR regarding protected study time

Residents aren't marching in lockstep with the new American Board of Radiology (ABR) policy when it comes to study time for the new core exam, according to results of a survey of residents and faculty at a Pennsylvania hospital that were presented at the 2013 RSNA meeting.

January 7, 2014

CT colonography sheds light on 'disappearing' polyps

About 10% of all polyps detected at CT colonography can't be found at initial colonoscopy follow-up. But the reasons for their disappearance are largely predictable, according to a study presented at the 2013 RSNA meeting.

January 2, 2014

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USPSTF gives final nod to CT lung cancer screening

After years of discussion and evidence gathering, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) this week gave its final approval for annual screening with low-dose CT for individuals at high risk for lung cancer.

December 30, 2013

Survey shows stable radiology job market

Residents may not be thrilled about the tough job market, but data from a massive annual survey of radiology jobs show little change from year to year, and the results even predict a small net gain in jobs for 2013 and beyond, according to a presentation at the recent RSNA 2013 meeting.

December 30, 2013

CT with MBIR boosts vulnerable plaque assessment

Model-based iterative reconstruction (MBIR) can help identify vulnerable plaque at CT, potentially improving prediction for a particularly dangerous source of cardiovascular events, according to a study presented at RSNA 2013.

December 26, 2013

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Data sampling technique cuts CT lung dose to 0.25 mSv

How low can chest CT doses really go? Researchers from Boston may have bested even the chest x-ray, the ultimate low-dose scan, using a special data sampling technique to produce diagnostic-quality CT lung screening scans at doses as low as 0.25 mSv.

December 22, 2013

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CT-guided biopsy aces bony lesion diagnosis

Egyptian researchers found that CT-guided percutaneous needle biopsy is accurate and effective for diagnosing lesions of the appendicular long bones -- offering a much-needed solution to the problem of indeterminate x-rays, according to an article in the European Journal of Radiology.

December 19, 2013

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ASTRO: Lu-177 PNT2002 added to SBRT delays prostate cancer progression

Two cycles of lutetium-177 PNT2002 before stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) significantly improved progression-free survival.

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ASTRO: Contemporary IMRT comparable to proton therapy for throat cancer

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NAPT survey results show promise for proton therapy

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ASTRO: Low-dose RT effective for treating knee osteoarthritis

Digital Innovations Shaping the Future of Radiology

Digital Innovations Shaping the Future of Radiology

Radiology influencers weigh in on possible TikTok ban in U.S.

By Amerigo Allegretto

Radiology influencers discuss how TikTok attracts interest in the field for medical students, which could in turn boost the radiology workforce.

January 29, 2025

Use ChatGPT-4 to extract additional imaging recs in radiology reports

By Kate Madden Yee

ChatGPT-4 is an effective way to extract recommendations for additional imaging in radiology reports, according to a study published January 29.

January 29, 2025

Ultrafast MRI exam bests standard MRI for classifying breast cancers

By Amerigo Allegretto

An ultrafast MRI-based radiomics exam performs just as well as standard MRI and isn’t dependent on radiologist experience.

January 28, 2025

Ultrafast and standard MRI in a 30-year-old woman with triple-negative invasive ductal carcinoma. (A) Ultrafast MRI taken 16.8 seconds after contrast agent injection. (B) Standard MRI taken 58.8 seconds after contrast agent injection. Both images show an oval-shaped, irregular marginated, rim-enhancing mass in the left outer breast. For 3D tumor segmentation, the entire enhanced tumor margins were drawn from top to bottom of each tumor in axial views of U2 phase postcontrast ultrafast MRI and the initial phase postcontrast standard MRI. Among the 14 ultrafast images, U1 is the first phase in which the signal intensity of the hotspot region of interest of the tumor is 10% higher than the average signal intensity of unenhanced images. U2 is the immediate next phase of U1 and the well-established tumor enhancement time.

63% of heavy cannabis users show reduced working memory ability

By Kate Madden Yee

Functional MRI reveals that 63% of heavy lifetime cannabis users show reduced brain activity during a working memory task -- and that 68% of recent users also show this impact.

January 28, 2025

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GPT-4 could prove useful proofreading CT reports

GPT-4 showed strong performance identifying factual errors in radiology reports, yet struggled to prioritize clinically significant findings.

January 28, 2025

Does obesity improve NSCLC patients' postsurgery survival?

By Kate Madden Yee

Obesity appears to improve the overall post-surgery survival of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) by 21% compared with their nonobese peers.

January 28, 2025

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Global survey shows deep concerns over burnout, workforce shortages

By Amerigo Allegretto and Philip Ward

Burnout, workforce shortages, and locally trained clinicians leaving the field are the top concerns among radiologists worldwide, according to survey findings.

January 27, 2025

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New guidance issued on FAP-PET imaging

Top U.S. and European nuclear medicine organizations have issued joint guidelines on the use of fibroblast activation protein (FAP)-PET imaging in cancer patients.

January 27, 2025

IMV: Independent imaging centers face competition for CT scan volume

By Davin Korstjens

Independent imaging centers are experiencing increased competition for CT patients, according to the newly published IMV 2024 CT Market Outlook Report.

January 27, 2025

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Brain MRI tracks risk of stage IV breast cancer metastases

By Kate Madden Yee

Brain MRI shows promise for surveilling women at risk for asymptomatic stage IV breast cancer metastases by tracking molecular subtypes of the disease.

January 24, 2025

Experts call for CPT codes for imaging AI reimbursement

By Amerigo Allegretto

Imaging AI tools and algorithms continue to be rapidly developed, but experts say reimbursement through CPT codes is needed.

January 24, 2025

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Is herpes infection protective in early Alzheimer’s disease patients?

In a recent PET study with “unexpected” results, patients infected with herpes had fewer signs of brain deposits associated with Alzheimer’s disease than uninfected patients.

January 24, 2025

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