AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The rate of late-stage breast cancers is on the rise in the U.S., according to findings published December 10 in Radiology. This goes for women in all age groups and women who are Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Native American, according to the report written by Edward Hendrick, PhD, from the University of Colorado in Aurora and Debra Monticciolo, MD, from the Foundation for Imaging Research and Education in Temple, TX.

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Ben White

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Regarding the future of writing (and thinking) in an AI-enabled world, from “ Writes and Write-Nots ” by Paul Graham: The result will be a world divided into writes and write-nots. There will still be some people who can write. Some of us like it. But the middle ground between those who are good at writing and those who can’t write at all will disappear.

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Radiology Business

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The college has drafted a position statement related to this hot topic, outlining high-level principles that form the basis for more specific ACR guidance to come.

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Diagnostic Imaging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

In an interview at the RSNA conference, Sundus Lateef, MD, discussed the rise of silicosis and associated CT findings in a recent study of engineered stone countertop workers.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Functional MR (fMRI) imaging shows structural and functional alterations in the brains of people with opioid use disorder, according to a team of researchers from Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, CT. The study results could improve treatment for those who suffer from opioid use disorder, wrote a team led by Saloni Mehta, MBBS. The findings were published December 10 in Radiology.

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Radiology Business

DECEMBER 13, 2024

RP affiliate Desert Radiology surveyed 300 screening-eligible patients during their visits, sharing the findings in the journal of Cancer Epidemiology.

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Diagnostic Imaging

DECEMBER 9, 2024

In patients with PI-RADS 3 lesion assessments, the combination of AI and prostate-specific antigen density (PSAD) level achieved a 78 percent sensitivity and 93 percent negative predictive value for clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa), according to research presented at the Radiological Society of North American (RSNA) conference.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 12, 2024

A new PET radiotracer has the potential for visualizing responses in liver cancer patients undergoing immunotherapy, according to a study published December 12 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. In a translational study, researchers synthesized the imaging agent, called F-18 AlF-NOTA-BCP137, and then tested it in mice and humans for the first time.

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ScienceDaily

DECEMBER 11, 2024

A new study highlights a hidden challenge of using AI in medical imaging research -- the phenomenon of highly accurate yet potentially misleading results known as 'shortcut learning.' The researchers analyzed thousands of knee X-rays and found that AI models can 'predict' unrelated and implausible traits such as whether patients abstained from eating refried beans or beer.

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DECEMBER 13, 2024

Sens. John Boozman and BenRayLujn on Thursday reintroduced the Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act (MARCA).

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Health Imaging

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Over time, the brain's reward system may become less responsive to standard rewards in individuals with gaming addiction.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 8, 2024

AI scoring for assisting mammography interpretation can help predict recurrences in women treated for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), suggest findings presented December 5 at RSNA 2024. Jung Hyun Yoon, MD, PhD, from Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, presented her teams findings showing that AI scores in the upper quartile can predict ipsilateral recurrences after DCIS treatment.

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Diagnostic Imaging

DECEMBER 13, 2024

New research suggests that AI-powered assessment of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) for short-term breast cancer risk may help address racial disparities with detection and shortcomings of traditional mammography in women with dense breasts.

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About 40% of us will be diagnosed with cancer in our lifetime, and patients are getting younger. At the same time, the cost of treatment continues to rise, with employers spending 8.5% more on cancer care for each employee than they did last year. The best thing employers can do for their employees and business tomorrow is to invest in cancer detection and care today.

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Radiology Business

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Our dedicated team is working diligently to minimize wait times and ensure patients receive the best possible care," Jefferson Radiology said in a statement shared Wednesday.

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Health Imaging

DECEMBER 12, 2024

A new study on the implications of AI shortcutting has experts raising concerns about the integration of the technology into medicine.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty two minimally invasive image-guided procedures to treat osteoporotic vertebral fractures appear to be effective for decreasing long-term use of pain medication, according to a December 5 presentation at RSNA. The finding provides new evidence on the effectiveness of the procedures, with recent studies showing conflicting outcomes, noted lead author Bassel Ibrahim, a medical student at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, and colleagues, in a scien

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ScienceDaily

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The future of breast cancer screening and risk-reducing strategies is being shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), according to a recent review article.

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Radiology Business

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The US Radiology Specialists affiliate has remained outside of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey's network since April 1 but recently had a breakthrough.

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Health Imaging

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, with a five-year survival rate of only 44% if caught early, dropping down to 3% if it metastasizes. This is largely due to its ability to elude detection.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) can successfully treat malignant thyroid nodules with minimal adverse events, according to research published December 11 in Endocrine Practice. A team led by Jennifer Kuo, MD, from New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University in New York found that ultrasound-guided RFA achieved remission of hyperthyroidism in over four out of five patients with toxic adenomas or toxic multinodular goiters (MNGs).

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Atlantis Worldwide

DECEMBER 11, 2024

When designing or upgrading a radiology suitewhether its an R/F room, X-ray room, C-Arm setup or a full-service radiology roomproper lead shielding is crucial.

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Explore the latest insights from the American Cancer Society's “Cancer Statistics 2024” report, which unveils multiple alarming trends in cancer data. Cancer is on the rise among young adults, and diagnoses for 6 of the 10 most common cancers are escalating. With over 2 million new cancer cases projected in the U.S. this year, employers face increased challenges when it comes to supporting employees.

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Radiology Business

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The Erlangen, Germany-based manufacturer believes the addition will complement its network of 47 PET radiopharmacies concentrated in the U.S., adding over a dozen new sites.

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Health Imaging

DECEMBER 13, 2024

In patients with suspected stroke, contrast allergies present a significant dilemma, as contrast-enhanced imaging is often used to guide treatment decisions.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Large language models (LLMs) outperformed a medical student but fell short of junior faculty and an in-training radiologist when solving imaging cases in a quiz, suggest findings published December 10 in Radiology. Researchers led by Pae Sun Suh, MD, from Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea found that the LLMs showed substantial accuracy with text and image inputs when analyzing New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) Image Challenge cases.

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Diagnostic Imaging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

In a new point-counterpoint discussion published in the American Journal of Roentgenology, researchers debate the merits and limitations of the Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) version 2.1.

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