Radiologists don’t see eye-to-eye with other providers on fluoroscopic...
With demand for such exams forecasted to increase alongside an aging population, rads and speech language pathologists do agree that standardization is needed.
View ArticleUnusual pattern on PET/CT may indicate COVID omicron variant
The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging offered up a handful of tips to help providers who encounter such findings.
View ArticlePreoperative shear-wave elastography can predict success of rotator cuff repair
Higher elasticity ratios discovered using SWE were an independent predictor of insufficient rotator cuff repairs, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
View ArticleRadiomics-clinical model accurately predicts osteoporotic spinal fracture...
When MRI is not feasible, computed tomography of the spine could offer a quick solution for diagnosing acute versus chronic fractures.
View ArticleMammograms should not be delayed after COVID vaccine, research shows
Reactive axillary lymph nodes seen on screening mammograms after vaccination can last for many months and should not be cause for imaging delays, experts reported in Radiology.
View ArticleFindings potentially linked to autism spotted on routine prenatal ultrasound,...
Ultrasounds of fetuses who later developed ASD displayed three times more anatomical anomalies than the general population control group, according to research in Brain.
View ArticleCT-based radiomics features can help diagnose COPD earlier than ever before
Using radiomic features from chest CT images could be more beneficial than standard pulmonary function tests at diagnosis and severity staging of COPD, doctors suggested in Academic Radiology.
View ArticleUniversity awarded research grant to study Alzheimer's using specialized...
The $3.8 million grant spans five years and will focus on cerebrovascular abnormalities by using a specialized imaging technique, the university announced this week.
View ArticleDBT spot compression views increase reader accuracy
“The findings indicate that the DBT spot compression view can be performed in routine clinical practice to improve characterization of subtle or ambiguous findings on DBT,” experts wrote in AJR.
View ArticleQ&A: Should COVID vaccinated patients delay getting breast imaging — new...
The lead authors of a new study, Stacey Wolfson, MD, and Beatriu Reig, MD, from the Department of Radiology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, say women should not delay breast imaging if they recently...
View ArticleNew MRI technique helps physicians ID multiple sclerosis lesions
By superimposing images of tiny veins in the brain over conventional MRI modules, physicians can identify the distinguishing "central vein sign."
View ArticleRecognizing intimate partner violence injuries on imaging before they escalate
“These findings emphasize the importance of early recognition of IPV and timely intervention to prevent further harm to the victim,” authors of research published in Academic Radiology cautioned.
View ArticleDeep learning model accurately detects COVID-19 on chest X-ray images
Is it pneumonia or COVID-19? With the help of artificial intelligence, a chest X-ray can reveal the answer.
View ArticleAI software approved for use on adult chest X-rays shows promise for...
In a sampling of 2,273 chest radiographs of kids aged 2 to 18-years-old the AI-based software achieved diagnostic accuracies ranging from 86% to 96.9% for detecting a myriad of pathologies.
View ArticleNew consensus guidelines for fluoroscopic swallow studies released
The 40 evidence-based recommendations touch on everything from patient selection to study choice, radiation safety, clinical team dynamics, procedural techniques, study interpretations and more.
View ArticleTechniques for photon-counting CTs that could improve orthopedic imaging
Image sharpness was further improved when sharper reconstruction kernels were used, despite having higher noise levels.
View ArticleAlgorithm spots enteric tube misplacement on x-ray with great accuracy
The model was externally validated using more than 1,500 radiographs with real-world incidence of critically misplaced tubes.
View ArticleNew stamp-sized patches produce diagnostic quality ultrasound images for up...
Experts at MIT have developed ultrasound stickers that can be worn in the same manner as a Band-Aid while also producing diagnostic quality images in real-time.
View ArticleUltrasound measurements can predict osteoporosis, study shows
Experts compared the cortical thickness of three bones—the radius, tibia and second metatarsal—of 200 volunteers who had undergone prior bone mineral density measurements to evaluate the ultrasound...
View ArticleVIDEO: Where are we with AI adoption in radiology?
Bibb Allen, MD, FACR, chief medical officer of the American College of Radiology (ACR) Data Science Institute, discusses multiple factors involved in the adoption rate of artificial intelligence in...
View ArticleVIDEO: 3D mammography is becoming the standard-of-care in breast imaging
Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) President John Lewin, MD, explains breast tomosynthesis has already become the default standard in mammography today.
View ArticleRadiologists' understanding of tumor 'mimics' vital when assessing bone and...
Authors of the new EJR paper explained that, although most of these tumors present in a similar way—with a lump or localized pain—their origins are wide-ranging and require the use of additional...
View ArticlePhoton-counting CT/AI combo improves multiple myeloma detection
When combined with artificial intelligence-based noise reduction techniques, new photon-counting CT technology can increase the detection of bone disease while also decreasing radiation exposure.
View ArticleSoft tissue lymphomas versus soft tissue tumors: MRI features reliably...
A new analysis offers a detailed comparison of soft-tissue lymphomas and soft-tissue tumors based on imaging characteristics from MRI scans—an area of study that has not yet been rigorously explored,...
View ArticleImproving the diagnostic value of portable imaging: Experts propose 3...
After experts from one institution evaluated 500 portable chest x-rays completed during the summer of 2021, it was revealed that 46.2% of the images obtained were problematic, requiring the imaging to...
View ArticleVIDEO: 6 key advances in molecular imaging technology for PET and SPECT
Munir Ghesani, MD, President of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), system chief of nuclear medicine at Mount Sinai Health, explains recent advances in nuclear imaging...
View ArticleChest X-ray guidelines disappoint in the ED
At one institution, the guidelines are not as effective as many had hoped, according to new post-implementation data.
View ArticleVIDEO: What is the impact of breast density notification laws?
Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) President John Lewin, MD, discusses how legislation concerning breast density notifications has impacted mammography.
View ArticleAI software's pediatric fracture detection in line with that of radiologists
An artificial intelligence system that is currently commercially available for use in adults could also have applications in a pediatric population, according to a new study in Pediatric Radiology.
View ArticleVIDEO: Why contrast enhance mammography might be the ideal supplemental imaging
Connie Lehman, MD, PhD, chief of breast imaging, co-director of the Avon Comprehensive Breast Evaluation Center at the Massachusetts General Hospital, explains why she thinks contrast-enhanced...
View ArticleTrends and new technology in computed tomography systems
Leading up to the 2022 RSNA meeting, Signify Research shares the trends and new innovations in CT scanner technology it has seen in recent years.
View ArticleNew DL model detects effects of long COVID using only x-rays
The model could be beneficial for long COVID patients in areas where CT scans are not readily available, researchers concluded.
View ArticleTop MRI trends include helium-free systems, compressed sensing and AI
Signify Research outlines several key technologies and trends in MRI to look for at the Radiological Society of North America 2022 meeting.
View ArticleChest X-rays alone ineffective in COVID triage
New research indicates that there is significant reader variability in COVID classifications among different specialties when chest X-rays alone are the diagnostic tool of choice.
View ArticleCan scatter correction software replace physical grids?
The clinical application of scatter correction software is limited by numerous factors, according to a new analysis.
View ArticleVIDEO: Tracking long-COVID lung damage using MRI and CT
Sean Fain, PhD, vice chair of radiology and research and a professor of radiology, University of Iowa, discusses how long-COVID lung damage can be tracked using xenon (Xe) gas MRI and quantitative CT...
View ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: What does fetal medical imaging look like?
This is a clinical photo gallery of fetal imaging that explains what all can be seen on medical imaging, how sex is determined, how measurements are used to track the development of a baby.
View ArticleCommercially available AI tool could reduce radiologist workloads by 10% or more
The tool’s sensitivity was recorded as 99.1% for abnormal radiographs and 99.8% for critical radiographs—better than two board-certified radiologists who also interpreted the exams.
View ArticleRadiologists develop point-of-care AI for chest X-rays
Radiologists used an AI tool-building platform to create their model(s), which allows clinicians the opportunity to develop AI models without any prior training in data sciences or computer programming.
View ArticleAI company racks up 7 new FDA clearances for image triage and notification...
The Australia-based company made the announcement on April 12 in a release that described the timing of these AI-assisted solutions as “increasingly important” amid growing workloads and staffing...
View ArticleSome imaging features of missed lung cancer indicate worse outcomes
Features pertaining to location, density and superimposed structures were recently found to be associated with poorer outcomes for patients who initially had their lung cancer overlooked on radiographs.
View ArticleResidency match cycle preference-signaling a hit among radiology programs
Experts from Mayo Clinic recently detailed their experience with the new offering, sharing that out of their 10 top ranked candidates, six had signaled the program.
View ArticleSolar cell materials could make medical imaging safer, more cost-effective
Not only could the materials reduce patient exposure to ionizing radiation, they also could reduce costs associated with traditional X-ray equipment, according to newly published research in Nature...
View ArticleDiagnosing osteomyelitis with abbreviated noncontrast MRI protocols
Using abbreviated MRI protocols for pediatric exams offers similar quality as standard protocols but decreases the need for sedation.
View ArticleInterpretive AI for medical imaging: 5 points of skepticism, idealism
Surveying the landscape of interpretive AI in radiology, two researchers note a yawning gap between great expectations set in the recent past and actual clinical implementations as of spring 2023.
View ArticleAppropriate use of imaging proven teachable during medical ed
Radiology education researchers have created an image-intensive online course for third- and fourth-year medical students wishing to learn radiology remotely.
View ArticleRadiologist accuracy takes a hit overnight, especially with advanced imaging...
Serious discrepancies between preliminary imaging reads and final radiology reports are at risk of accumulating when the prelims are rendered during overnight hours.
View ArticleSpeaker laments radiology’s major contribution to climate change
Jonathan Gross, MD, argues that diagnostic and interventional radiology were “not developed with sustainability in mind.”
View ArticleVIDEO: AI for stroke detection on CT imaging
Bibb Allen, MD, FACR, chief medical officer of the American College of Radiology (ACR) Data Science Institute, explains the trend of using AI for the automated detection of stroke on computed...
View ArticlePhilips moves digital pathology to the cloud with AWS
The partnership aims to move labs to digital workflows to streamline diagnostics.
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