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Report shows imaging volume rebound after COVID-19
A new report from financial planning software firm Syntellis Performance Solutions found that medical imaging volumes have rebounded significantly from the heights of the COVID-19 pandemic.
August 2, 2021
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CT
Substitute iodinated contrast better than steroid premedication
It's better for patients who have experienced allergic reactions to iodinated contrast material to use an iodinated substitute on additional imaging rather than administering steroids, according to a study published August 3 in Radiology.
August 2, 2021
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CT
Emergency department CT use for cervical spine has increased
The use of CT in the emergency department for cervical spine imaging has increased, according to a study published online August 2 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
August 2, 2021
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CT
Pneumomediastinum linked to higher mortality in COVID-19 patients
Spontaneous pneumomediastinum occurs in COVID-19 patients and for those who are older is associated with higher mortality rates, according to a study published August 31 in Academic Radiology.
August 2, 2021
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MRI
Esaote scores group purchasing deal with MAGNET
Esaote North America has signed a three-year deal with group purchasing organization Mid-Atlantic Group Network of Shared Services (MAGNET) Group.
August 2, 2021
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PACS/VNA
RSNA, SIIM open registration for informatics course
The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) and the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) announced that registration is now open for the online National Imaging Informatics Course-Radiology Term 1.
August 1, 2021
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Radiologic Technologist
ASRT survey finds improving imaging vacancy rates
Medical imaging vacancy rates have improved this year compared with 2020, according to a new survey released by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).
August 1, 2021
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Advanced Visualization
FDA clears RealView's Holoscope-i holographic system
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Israeli 3D holographic display developer RealView Imaging's Holoscope-i medical holographic system.
August 1, 2021
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MRI
Fujifilm to exhibit with Fujifilm Healthcare Americas at AHRA
Fujifilm Healthcare Americas is exhibiting for the first time with Fujifilm Healthcare Americas (previously Hitachi's diagnostic imaging business) at the AHRA 2021 meeting in Nashville, TN.
August 1, 2021
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Image-Guided Surgery
SIR releases percutaneous lung ablation guidance
The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) has released new guidance on percutaneous lung ablation, published August 1 in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology.
August 1, 2021
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Breast
DBT performance improves with patient age
DBT led to higher cancer detection rates and lower abnormal interpretation rates in older women in a study over 93,000 women.
Radiologist comparing chest X-ray analysis with and without AI assistance using medical imaging software
Digital X-Ray
AI fails to compensate for night-shift fatigue among residents
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Practice Management
Trainee-led informed consent talks with patients often insufficient
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High CAC scores nearly doubles 30-year mortality in young adults
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What can global radiology learn from Singapore?
By Philip Ward
Future healthcare success will rely on prioritizing key technologies like point-of-care ultrasound, 3D printing, and AI, according to an RSNA presentation.
November 28, 2023
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Mammography screening boosts lung cancer screening uptake
By Kate Madden Yee
Coordinating lung cancer and mammography screening boosts uptake of the former, according to study results delivered November 26 at the RSNA meeting.
November 28, 2023
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What are the benefits of using an AI server downstream of PACS?
By Liz Carey
Funneling image studies through a private AI server creates opportunities for big data research and speeds AI analysis time to reporting.
November 28, 2023
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AI model helps plan hip replacements
By Will Morton
AI technology trained on standard x-rays may help plan patient-specific hip replacements, according to research presented November 26 at RSNA 2023.
November 28, 2023
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Diabetic men show more brain plaque than their female counterparts
By Kate Madden Yee
Vessel wall MRI shows that men with type 2 diabetes carry more brain plaque burden than their female counterparts, according to study results presented November 28 at the RSNA 2023 meeting.
November 28, 2023
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DTI-MRI reveals impact of soccer heading on brain
By Amerigo Allegretto
Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI)-MRI reveals declines in the brain microstructure and function caused by soccer heading.
November 28, 2023
Researchers used diffusion tensor imaging, an MRI technique, to study the impact of soccer heading on the brain. This method tracks the microscopic movement of water molecules through brain tissue to characterize the brain's microstructure. Image and caption courtesy of the RSNA.
CT reveals marijuana, cigarette smokers at higher risk of emphysema
By Amerigo Allegretto
Chest CT images reveal that cigarette and marijuana smokers are at higher risk of developing emphysema, according to an RSNA 2023 presentation.
November 28, 2023
CT images show airway changes in a 66-year-old male marijuana and tobacco smoker with cylindrical bronchiectasis and bronchial wall thickening (arrowheads) in multiple lung lobes in a background of paraseptal and centrilobular emphysema. Image and caption courtesy of the RSNA.
Deep learning predicts breast cancer risk in multinational study
By Amerigo Allegretto
A deep-learning model trained and calibrated on international mammography screening data has strong predictive performance.
November 27, 2023
Christiane Kuhl, MD, PhD, from RWTH Aachen University presented research at RSNA 2023 demonstrating the performance of a deep learning model for breast cancer risk assessment. Image courtesy of the RSNA.
History 'rhymes' for radiology and innovation
By Amerigo Allegretto
Radiology leaders need to look at history to help embrace new and future innovations, according to a talk given at the RSNA 2023 annual meeting.
November 27, 2023
Howard Chrisman, MD, from Northwestern Memorial HealthCare talks about how it's important for radiologists to understand how history rhymes when it comes to new innovations, especially as AI continues its surge into radiology clinics.
AI plus CT calculates cardiothoracic ratio for high risk patients
By Liz Carey
Automated heart measurements captured from CT scans can flag people at high risk of major cardiovascular events due to cardiomegaly.
November 27, 2023
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F-18 fluciclovine PET/CT detects metastatic breast cancer
By Will Morton
F-18 fluciclovine PET/CT shows promise for detecting metastatic lesions in women with invasive lobular carcinoma, according to research presented at RSNA 2023.
November 27, 2023
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Racial disparities found in outpatient imaging for cognitive impairment
By Will Morton
Black patients receive fewer MRI scans for potential Alzheimer’s disease as well as undergo imaging at an older age than other racial groups.
November 27, 2023
A brain MRI in patient with mild cognitive impairment. Image courtesy of Joshua Wibecan, MD.
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