Dr. Christopher Austin

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3 questions to shape the future of AI and radiology

The introduction of disruptive healthcare technologies rarely threatens the role of the clinician -- but radiology is fast becoming the exception. In this column, Dr. Christopher Austin of GE Healthcare suggests three questions that radiologists should ask themselves if they want to lead and not follow the changes that are coming.

November 15, 2016

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MinnieCast Ultrasound podcast episode featuring Lev Barinov, MD and Hersh Sagreiya, MD

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SPARE algorithm clinical decision flowchart showing SPECT/CT imaging cycles, PSA measurement, and treatment continuation outcomes with 85% avoidable interim PSMA PET and 91% real-world decision agreement.

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DDR predicts outcomes after shoulder arthroplasty

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Measuring SHR has historically required laboratory-based 3D modeling techniques that are resource-intensive and impractical in routine care.

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7T MRI finds more MS lesions

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7T scans led to more central vein sign-positive lesions and paramagnetic rim lesions being found than on 3T MRI.

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Familiar themes resurface again in 2026 Minnies

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