Tracie L. Thompson

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X-ray signs correlate with SARS diagnosis and outcome

Last year's international outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) may feel like a distant memory, but some new studies find that x-rays can play a critical role in managing a future outbreak of this highly infectious disease.

September 30, 2004

Practice Management

Radiology group sued over exclusive contracts

No one disputes that Missoula Radiology is the sole provider of imaging interpretations in Montana's second-largest city. But an unusual new lawsuit alleges that the group is illegally maintaining its monopoly through exclusive contracts.

September 27, 2004

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September 26, 2004

Residents/Fellows

Fifty-four-year-old radiology resident achieves youthful ambition

This month has been a little stressful for radiology resident Dr. Dennis Bielecki. Right after taking the written board exam in diagnostic radiology, he had to evacuate his home in Mobile, AL, for Hurricane Ivan. But persevering in the face of challenges is undoubtedly part of Bielecki's character. Why else would he be studying for the boards at an age when other radiologists are contemplating retirement?

September 22, 2004

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MR planimetry with SSFP bests echo for gauging aortic stenosis

MR planimetry with SSFP is a powerful new diagnostic tool for aortic stenosis patients facing possible valve replacement, according to German researchers, who compared the method with other noninvasive techniques.

September 19, 2004

Cardiac Imaging

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September 14, 2004

3D ultrasound poised to revolutionize pelvic imaging

Now that 3D technology provides ultrasound with reconstructed views, the modality may be poised for a major role in cross-sectional pelvic imaging, recouping some exams that had been relegated to CT or MRI, according to Dr. Beryl Benacerraf.

September 8, 2004

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Court allows suit over radiologist's findings in pre-employment x-ray

The Arizona Supreme Court is the latest jurisdiction to decide that even without a formal doctor-patient relationship -- as with a pre-employment screening x-ray, in this case -- radiologists may still be liable for communicating serious abnormalities to patients.

August 19, 2004

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August 15, 2004

Pioneer of interventional radiology in Greece leads Olympics imaging

Hosting the 2004 Olympic Games has given Greece an opportunity to highlight its proud heritage and accomplishments for the world to see, and the handling of the Polyclinic healthcare facilities at the Olympics gives Greek radiology an opportunity to shine as well. Perhaps no one is enjoying the excitement more than Professor Dimitrios Kelekis, who practically embodies the history and future of radiology in Greece.

August 14, 2004

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LLMs rapidly evolving in nuclear medicine

Large language models (LLMs) are widely used to handle the large volume of text data generated in nuclear medicine.

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DWI with fat correction identifies liver scarring in MASLD patients

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Ghost scans problematic in POCUS trauma exams

Prostate Imaging

PSMA-PET may require selective use to be cost-effective

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4 ways AI is modernizing MRI to solve radiology’s toughest problems

AI can play a key role in MRI in several ways, including helping to reduce wait times and addressing radiologist burnout.

September 11, 2025

ICUS: Survey respondents say that CEUS streamlines hospital workflows

By Kate Madden Yee

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound offers patients a "quick and very accurate diagnosis," researchers noted.

September 11, 2025

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General-purpose LLMs can be used to track true critical findings

Experts from Stanford and Mayo Clinic Arizona tested few-shot prompting effectiveness with GPT-4 and Mistral-7B.

September 10, 2025

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AAWR issues statement on paid family, medical leave

By Amerigo Allegretto

The American Association for Women in Radiology (AAWR) is calling for a minimum of 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave.

September 10, 2025

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RT's MRI, CT exam prep booklets mitigate children's anxieties

By Kate Madden Yee

Giuseppe Scappatura penned the booklets to help children face the exams with "greater serenity and collaboration."

September 10, 2025

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GE bids for AI MRI software developer icometrix

Moving to expand its portfolio of AI-based MR image analysis offerings, GE HealthCare has inked a deal to acquire Belgium-based AI developer icometrix.

September 10, 2025

Brain iron findings on MRI help predict cognitive decline

By Kate Madden Yee

The study results could lead to earlier interventions, according to a team from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.

September 10, 2025

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Cardiac MRI predicts risk of death in dilated cardiomyopathy

A new strategy leverages the prognostic value of a late gadolinium enhancement and offers a quantitative versus qualitative approach.

September 9, 2025

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Breast calcifications affect MRI cancer treatment response prediction

By Amerigo Allegretto

Calcifications found in HER2-positive cancers lower the performance of MRI to predict pathologic complete response.

September 9, 2025

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Experts propose generalist radiology AI framework

A team of researchers outlined five key features of diagnostic generalist radiology AI (GRAI).

September 9, 2025

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HPI: U.S. pediatric radiology workforce in decline

By Kate Madden Yee

The number of pediatric radiologists in the U.S. is in decline, according to the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute (HPI).

September 9, 2025

Low-dose CT ties emphysema to mortality in previous smokers

By Amerigo Allegretto

Study findings highlight the clinical relevance of CT-diagnosed emphysema.

September 9, 2025

Representative axial images of mild, moderate, and severe emphysema at baseline low-dose CT (LDCT). Participants were categorized as having no emphysema or mild, moderate, or severe emphysema. When present, emphysema was mild if no distinct regions of reduced attenuation were visible on the CT scan, but vascular splaying indicates parenchymal expansion, or if only occasional discrete low-attenuation regions were observed. Moderate emphysema was defined by the presence of identifiable low-attenuation regions affecting less than half of the lung parenchyma, whereas severe emphysema was defined by the presence of identifiable low-attenuation regions that involved more than half of the lung parenchyma. A scoring system from 0 to 3 was applied, corresponding to none, mild, moderate, and severe emphysema, respectively. Yellow circle indicates the extent of emphysema. (A) A 67-year-old man with mild emphysema at baseline LDCT in 2002. Baseline LDCT scan shows vascular splaying, suggesting parenchymal expansion due to emphysema and occasional discrete low-attenuation regions. The participant ultimately died of cardiovascular disease 15.4 years (184.2 months) later. (B) A 69-year-old man with moderate emphysema at baseline LDCT in 2007. The participant died of cardiovascular disease 1.8 years (21.9 months) later. Identifiable low-attenuation regions affected less than half of the lung parenchyma. (C) An 85-year-old woman with severe emphysema at baseline LDCT in 2006. After 5.5 years (65.5 months) of follow-up, the participant died due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease–related causes. Identifiable low-attenuation regions involved more than half of the lung parenchyma.

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