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One-fourth of disadvantaged patients don't undergo follow-up imaging
By Amerigo Allegretto
A quarter of socioeconomically disadvantaged patients don't receive the follow-up imaging recommended for them, a study published October 26 in the American Journal of Roentgenology has found.
October 26, 2022
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Technology and a personal touch can drive postpandemic growth
By Louise Gagnon
Now, two-and-a-half years after the initial COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, many radiology practices are experiencing pressure to grow – even as many groups are still in recovery mode.
October 24, 2022
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How to foster growth for your radiology practice
By Rebekah Moan
Home teleradiology and "bunker shifts" can help radiology practices to increase efficiency, reduce burnout, and in turn, foster growth.
October 24, 2022
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CMS to reimburse for automated CCTA procedures
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has assigned a new level III current procedural terminology code for automated quantification and characterization of coronary atherosclerotic plaque with coronary CT angiography (CCTA).
October 12, 2022
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Black women have less access to new mammography technology
By Amerigo Allegretto
Black women have less access to new mammography technology compared with white women, though these differences decrease over time as the technologies become more widely available, according to a study published October 11 in the journal Radiology.
October 11, 2022
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Couric notes importance of breast density awareness
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Veteran journalist and news anchor Kate Couric gave an update to the public on her treatment for breast cancer in an October 3 interview with TODAY. She noted the importance that women are aware of their breast density status.
October 2, 2022
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Education group celebrates World Dense Breast Day
By Amerigo Allegretto
The inaugural World Dense Breast Day aims to increase awareness about breast density as a risk factor in developing breast cancer.
September 27, 2022
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High social vulnerability means less breast cancer screening
By Amerigo Allegretto
U.S. counties with higher social vulnerability had lower rates of compliance with breast cancer screening guidelines recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), as well as other cancers, a study published September 27 in JAMA Network Open found.
September 26, 2022
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Radiology admins worry about staff costs in new MICI numbers
By Brian Casey
Radiology administrators are struggling to cope with rising staff costs and personnel shortages as they also try to manage a variety of financial pressures, according to the latest numbers from the Medical Imaging Confidence Index (MICI).
September 25, 2022
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Cancer mortality continues to decline, but challenges remain
By Amerigo Allegretto
Cancer mortality continues to decline in the U.S., one of the many findings in a new report issued by the American Association for Cancer Research. Despite the decline, many challenges remain in the fight against cancer.
September 22, 2022
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Hispanic women more likely to have annual breast cancer screening
By Amerigo Allegretto
Hispanic women are more likely to have annual breast cancer screening despite having lower overall risk of developing cancer and guidelines suggesting biennial screening, a study published September 20 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine has found.
September 20, 2022
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Burnout makes patient safety incidents twice as likely
By Kate Madden Yee
Burnout makes patient safety incidents twice as likely to occur, and clinicians experiencing burnout are four times more likely to be dissatisfied with their jobs, according to a report published September 14 in the BMJ.
September 18, 2022
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