Kate Madden Yee

Kate Madden Yee, Senior Editor, AuntMinnie.com.

 

Kate Madden Yee has been reporting on medical imaging since 1998, when she started writing for Diagnostic Imaging Scan. She joined AuntMinnie.com in 2001, and continues to be fascinated by what imaging contributes not only to research but also to patient care. Kate's current beats are MRI and CT, but she has written about every modality throughout her career. She has an MFA in nonfiction writing from Penn State University and lives in the California Bay Area.

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MedPAC mostly silent on medical imaging in June report
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission's (MedPAC) June 15 report to the U.S. Congress is mostly silent on imaging, focusing instead on improvements to the structure and function of accountable care organizations and the Medicare Advantage program.
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RSNA's COVID-19 chest CT classification system holds up
A chest CT classification system developed by the RSNA for interpreting COVID-19 pneumonia cases shows substantial agreement among readers, according to a study published June 11 in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging.
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MRI tracks brain damage caused by COVID-19
Hospitalized patients with COVID-19 should undergo an MRI exam before being discharged to determine whether they have sustained brain damage from the virus, according to researchers from Johns Hopkins University who published a study June 10 in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.
June 11, 2020
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Use D-dimer, CTPA to gauge PE risk in COVID-19 patients
Patients with COVID-19 who have high D-dimer levels are good candidates for CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) to rule out acute pulmonary embolism (PE), according to a study published June 9 in European Radiology.
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PET/CT confirms breast cancer predicted by blood markers
FDG-PET/CT can detect breast cancer metastases predicted by elevated tumor marker values in asymptomatic patients who have already undergone locoregional treatment, according to a study published June 9 in Oncology.
June 10, 2020
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June 9, 2020
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CT illuminates why nonsmokers get COPD
A study using CT to image the lungs of patients has found that people with small airways relative to their lung size may be at increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), even if they don't have other risk factors, such as smoking or asthma. The research was published June 9 in JAMA.
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Contrast MRI helps radiologists identify ectopic pregnancy
Contrast-enhanced MRI can help less experienced radiologists identify implantation sites of ectopic pregnancy, according to a study published in the July issue of Clinical Radiology.
June 7, 2020
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Deep learning refines cardiac CT results
A deep-learning algorithm refines cardiac CT results by automatically eliminating exams negative for coronary artery calcium -- streamlining radiology workflow, according to a study published June 3 in the European Journal of Radiology.
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How helpful is CTA for assessing coronary disease risk?
Adding coronary CT angiography (CTA) to exercise electrocardiography (ECG) testing could be an effective way to predict a patient's five-year risk of coronary disease compared to ECG alone, according to a study published June 3 in JAMA Cardiology.
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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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Low risk of oropharynx cancer on PET/CT, surgeons advise
By Will Morton
Radiologists can help reduce unnecessary follow-up work in patients with suspected oropharynx cancer by analyzing certain metrics on PET/CT scans.
August 30, 2024
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How do radiology residencies do when it comes to LGBTQ+ inclusivity?
By Kate Madden Yee
Overall, radiology residency programs exhibit high levels of LGBTQ+ inclusivity. But there's still room for improvement.
August 29, 2024
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PET reveals brain pathology that may drive depression
By Will Morton
Early brain accumulation of amyloid plaque on PET scans is associated with emerging depressive symptoms in cognitively unimpaired older adults.
August 29, 2024
Pittsburgh Compound B (PiB) PET distribution volume ratio (DVR) images were projected onto fsaverage surfaces from FreeSurfer and surface smoothed, with PiB (amyloid) slope maps created using ordinary least squares regression (time as only factor) and mixed effects models for 154 participants run at each vertex (P < .01; model: longitudinal Geriatric Depression Scale score estimated by amyloid slope × time + [sex + education + age] × time). This map visualizes the results of the linear mixed-effects models (t score of the main variable, amyloid slope × time) such that regions with a greater t score (red) represent areas in which greater depressive symptoms are associated with greater amyloid accumulation (amyloid slope). Anatomical landmarks are provided: L refers to the left hemisphere, R refers to the right hemisphere, and additional labels indicate the anterior and posterior ends of the brain. Images available for republishing under Creative Commons license (CC BY 4.0 DEED, Attribution 4.0 International) and courtesy of JAMA Open Network.
7 key factors that negatively affect CT contrast administration
By Kate Madden Yee
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
By Kate Madden Yee
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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Annual mammography screening leads to better patient outcomes
By Amerigo Allegretto
A recent study found that annual screening mammography is tied to lower risk of late-stage cancer and better overall survival among women.
August 28, 2024
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AI helps out with spotting, localizing interval breast cancers
By Erik L. Ridley
A new study assessed performance characteristics of AI software in identifying and localizing interval breast cancers.
August 27, 2024
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'Field-cycling' MRI identifies subacute stroke at low field strengths
By Kate Madden Yee
A new whole-brain MRI technique called field-cycling imaging identifies subacute ischemic stroke at field strengths as low as 0.2 millitesla.
August 27, 2024
Photograph of the field-cycling imaging (FCI) scanner prototype, with the head coil in place. Image and caption courtesy of the RSNA.
SRU develops new lexicon for ultrasound findings in pregnant women
By Amerigo Allegretto
The Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound (SRU) has developed recommendations on lexicon to be used for ultrasound imaging in pregnant women.
August 27, 2024
An intradecidual sign depicts transvaginal sagittal grayscale ultrasound imaging in a 34-year-old pregnant patient, which shows a 4-mm empty gestational sac (solid arrow) in the anterior endometrium. The location of the sac to one side of the central hyperechoic line (dotted arrows) representing the opposed innermost layers of decidualized endometrium confirms it is within the endometrium and not the endometrial cavity, hence the name intradecidual sign. This sign is helpful when seen to diagnose a probable intrauterine pregnancy before visualization of the yolk sac. Three days later, the yolk sac was visualized (not shown), allowing for the diagnosis of a definite intrauterine pregnancy.
MSKI-RADS effectively classifies MRI findings of extremity infections
By Kate Madden Yee
The newly-developed MSKI-RADS system is effective when it comes to standardizing terminology and recommended management of MRI findings of extremity infections.
August 27, 2024
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Are DEI efforts in academic radiology under threat?
By Kate Madden Yee
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in academic radiology are under threat as anti-DEI legislation continues to be introduced to the U.S. Congress, according to a new article.
August 27, 2024
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PET/MRI shows promise in patients with large vessel vasculitis
By Will Morton
PET/MRI could be an invaluable tool for evaluating how patients with large vessel vasculitis respond to treatments, suggests a research team in Scotland.
August 27, 2024
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