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MRI
Less-cluttered MRI PACS descriptors provide clarity for referring physicians
Researchers from New York City have developed a system that has reduced the number of MRI image descriptors by 94%, resulting in easier navigation of the PACS for both imaging professionals and referring physicians.
September 11, 2002
Practice Management
Kind words, small awards can keep employees loyal
The modern workforce merges employees' personal and professional lives, making it especially tricky for managers to figure out how to retain good employees. Management consultant Suzanne Metzger discusses how to keep employees happy for the long haul.
September 10, 2002
Breast
US targets additional, unsuspected lesions in dense breasts
Investigations continue into the role and relevancy of ultrasound for the evaluation of breast cancer. Two recent studies took a closer look at sonography’s ability to spot missed abnormalities, either alone or when used in conjunction with traditional mammography.
September 8, 2002
Nuclear Medicine
PET, SPECT given equal weight at SNM 2002
Once an also-ran to other technologies, PET is finally coming into its own within the diagnostic armamentarium of the nuclear medicine physician. One sign of PET’s arrival was the fact that PET and SPECT results tied for Image of the Year at the 2002 Society of Nuclear Medicine meeting, June 18-21, in Los Angeles.
September 5, 2002
Breast
Multiple-reading protocol bolsters interpretation for non-mammographers
Radiologists who specialize in mammography have a better track record for detecting cancers than those who read mammograms as part of their general practice, according to a study published in the September issue of Radiology. But the addition of a multiple-reading system can improve the latter group’s results.
September 5, 2002
Radiation Oncology/Therapy
Mastectomy survival not enhanced by choosing radiation therapy over radical surgery
Radiation therapy coupled with limited mastectomy offers no significant advantage over radical mastectomy when it comes to survival rates, according to the analysis of a 25-year randomized trial that compared outcomes in breast cancer patients.
September 1, 2002
Practice Management
Privacy specialist offers a methodical approach to HIPAA compliance
With a deadline fast approaching, making HIPAA a reality is crucial for U.S. healthcare providers. James Keese, chief privacy officer for Eastman Kodak Health Imaging, offers some essential considerations for implementing the privacy rule.
August 29, 2002
CT
CT zeros in on brain-tissue damage in heat-stroke patients
Heat stroke occurs when the body is unable to regulate its temperature, which then rises rapidly. An interdisciplinary team from Israel found that CT scans could be used to track the changes in the central nervous system of heat-stroke victims.
August 13, 2002
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MRI gains ground in urban areas, according to Medicare database analysis
A spike in the number of abdominal MR exams performed in the U.S. could be attributed to the modality's growing popularity in university centers, according to a study that analyzed body MRI and CT trends.
August 6, 2002
Radiologic Technologist
University of Michigan trims employee turnover without breaking the bank
NEW ORLEANS - As radiologic technologists get harder to hire, some institutions are spending a lot of money to recruit and keep them. But money isn't everything, says one prestigious health center. At the American Healthcare Radiology Administrators meeting, an administrator tells what RT's really want.
July 31, 2002
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Centrally located lung cancer may lead to poor patient outcomes
Central location of lung tumors is a risk factor for mediastinal lymph node metastasis, but the definition of "central" is unclear.
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fMRI: Cognitive behavioral therapy positively affects the brain
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AI scoring could help predict future breast cancer risk and identify high-risk women.
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CDC considers chest x-ray AI for TB screening program
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The U.S. CDC is considering the use of AI to back up its tuberculosis screening program for immigrants and refugees.
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XRAI (left) and GradCAM (right) heatmaps for true positive images. The original radiographs are on the left, the Grad-CAM activations and heatmaps are in the middle, and the XRAI activations and overlays are on the right. For the XRAI overlays, only regions reaching the 70th percentile of activation strength are shown. Images available under Creative Commons license (CC BY 4.0 DEED, Attribution 4.0 International) and courtesy of PLOS Digital Health.
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