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MRI radiomics model predicts risk in women with DCIS

AuntMinnie

An MRI-based radiomics model shows potential for distinguishing low- from high-risk cases of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), an early form of breast cancer, according to a study published April 1 in Radiology. The study highlights how radiomics can help stratify risk in DCIS cases compared with clinical and qualitative imaging information alone, noted lead authors Kalina Slavkova, PhD, of Columbia University in New York City, and Ruya Kang, PhD, of Brown University in Providence, RI.

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Radiology Staffing Shortages and Group Culture

Ben White

One thing our recent discussions of the nationwide shortage of radiologists didn’t include (in addition to a solution) is how the shortage has impacted the culture of radiology: Pulse and a License One of the concerning features of the current staffing shortage is the desperation with which many universities/hospitals/groups are recruiting new talent.

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AIUM: What can sonographers learn from astronauts' use of ultrasound?

AuntMinnie

ORLANDO -- Sonographers on Earth can take a page or two from astronauts who use ultrasound in space, according to presentations given at the 2025 American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) annual convention. In their talks, Leroy Chiao, PhD, andScott Dulchavsky, MD, PhD, from Henry Ford Health in Detroit, Michigan discussed ultrasounds utility in micro-gravity environments such as aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

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Unnecessary imaging wastes $12B a year and uses enough electricity to power a small town

Radiology Business

Between 2017 and 2021, all inappropriate imaging generated upward of 129.2 kilotons per year, with CT and MRI accounting for the largest portion.

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Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies

Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.

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Society of Interventional Radiology seeks to bolster research funding for the specialty

Health Imaging

During their annual meeting being held this week in Nashville, the society announced the launch of the SIR Foundation Endowment.

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Will Automation Bias be Tractable?

Ben White

In this previous post about breast imaging , we briefly touched on the soon-to-be-growing-and-maybe-even-critical problem of automation bias in radiology caused by the growing use of AI. We see similar findings in this study evaluating AI-assisted detection of cerebral aneurysms : Results False-positive AI results led to significantly higher suspicion of aneurysm findings (p=0.01).

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Stark Law loophole allows ordering physicians to self-interpret hundreds of thousands of images each year

Radiology Business

Experts believe their findings signal the need for potential policy reform in Washington to address perceived conflicts of interest.

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Society of Interventional Radiology formally welcomes new president

Health Imaging

Robert Lookstein, MD, FSIR, has been serving as the chief of interventional radiology at Mount Sinai for more than a decade and has worked in numerous roles with SIR for 20 years.

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Advanced Visualisation in Radiology: Transforming Medical Imaging with 3D, VR, and AR

Open Medscience

Advanced Visualisation in Radiology enhances anatomical insight, supports surgical planning, and improves both diagnosis and patient communication. The post Advanced Visualisation in Radiology: Transforming Medical Imaging with 3D, VR, and AR appeared first on Open MedScience.

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Maximize Your Radiology Center’s Performance With Specialized Scheduling

Patient-centric scheduling can only be achieved through optimized radiology workflows, effective communications between staff and physicians, and, of course, through specialized schedulers. In this guide, we’ll take you through a step-by-step process to transform your radiology center into a high-performance hub of medical imaging.

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Part I: What will we learn from x-rays in space?

AuntMinnie

In the next few days, astronauts aboard a SpaceX mission will take x-rays for the first time in space. The Fen2 mission launched on March 31 at 9:46 p.m. EDT from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The crew will be in orbit for three to five days and will conduct more than 20 science experiments, including taking images of each other with an ultraportable x-ray machine.

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Does the Continuing Resolution Do Anything for Radiology?

Healthcare Administrative Partners

The Medicare reimbursement rates for 2025 remain unchanged as a result of the Continuing Resolution (CR) passed by Congress and signed on March 15. Thus, the downward spiral of Medicare reimbursement continues with physicians receiving nominally 2.83% less this year than in 2024. Radiology practices will see somewhat different results depending on their practice pattern, as we reported in our recent article analyzing the real impact of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS).

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Imaging industry lobbying group ‘disappointed’ with White House’s latest round of tariffs

Radiology Business

AdvaMedwhich represents manufacturers including Canon, GE HealthCare, Philips and Siemens Healthineersis pushing for an imaging exemption.

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Renowned journalist credits interventional radiology team for saving his life

Health Imaging

Sebastian Junger says he hopes his story will help raise awareness of the many possibilities of interventional radiology.

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The Employers Guide to Controlling Cancer

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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Aidoc and Transpara by Screenpoint: What You Need to Know

Aidoc

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women in the U.S. (skin cancers are first), accounting for around 30% of all new female cancers yearly. 1 And 2025 will be no exception. The American Cancer Society estimates nearly 317,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer and about 59,000 new cases of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), with more than 42,000 estimated deaths. 1 So, how are these cancers detected?

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Can use of other cancer screening tests boost uptake of LCS?

AuntMinnie

Could the use of preventive health tests such as breast and colorectal cancer screening boost uptake of lung cancer screening (LCS) with low-dose CT (LDCT)? It's possible -- but strategic interventions are needed, researchers suggest. A team led by Alexandra Potter of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston found that breast cancer and colorectal cancer screening use was "slightly lower among LCS-eligible persons compared with LCS-ineligible persons," which may reflect "a greater burden of barr

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STEM Isn’t Just For Scientists: How To Drive More Talent To Careers They Love w/ Dr. Ashley Huderson

MRI Network

The past decade has seen a major drive to get more people into STEM careers. The main challenge in expanding the STEM workforce isn’t a lack of interest; it’s the way STEM is portrayed. Many people see it as an exclusive field, accessible only to a select few. But in reality, STEM is all around us, embedded in almost every job and industry.

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Radiologists say paid family and medical leave a key factor when choosing a practice

Radiology Business

Respondents in academic practices were more likely to report a paid-leave policy when compared to others working in hospitals or private practice.

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

Discover how Color's comprehensive care solution is revolutionizing cancer screening adherence and knowledge. Through an in-depth case study, Color's unique approach to comprehensive cancer care has shown significant benefits in increasing screening rates and enhancing patient knowledge. Participants reported a 2-3x increase in adherence to screening guidelines over just 8 weeks, with 84% of participants increasing their familiarity with timing and frequency of cancer screening.

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Experts highlight 'significant gaps' in interventional radiology education

Health Imaging

New survey results highlight medical students awareness, or lack thereof, of interventional procedures available to women.

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Supine CT May Underestimate Contact Stress in Critical WB Regions of the Acetabulum Compared to Weight Bearing CT

CurveBeam AI

Key Points: Computational models of the hip often omit patient-specific functional orientation when placing imaging-derived bony geometry into anatomic landmark-based coordinate systems for application of joint loading schemes. Significant differences are found when incorporating WBCT-derived data suggesting non-weight bearing (NWB) methods could result in underestimating contact stress in critical weight bearing regions of the acetabulum.

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Radiology 'giant' Lawrence Muroff dies at 82

AuntMinnie

Radiology clinician, educator, and mentor Lawrence Ross Muroff, MD, died on March 27. He was 82. He was thoughtful, caring, and charming, according to an obituary posted by Segal Funeral Home, and throughout his life, he combined "entrepreneurial, academic/technical, and interpersonal skills to inspire others." Lawrence Muroff, MD. Segal Funeral Home Muroff earned an undergraduate degree in sociology at Dartmouth College (1964) and his medical degree at Harvard Medical School (1967).

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Is the D-Dimer Useful in High-Probabilty Pulmonary Embolism?

REBEL EM

Bottom Line Up Top: A negative D-Dimer likely excludes significant pulmonary embolism (PE) in all patients but the low chance of getting a negative result makes a D-Dimer first approach of low clinical utility in the high pre-test probability group. Clinical Scenario: A 45-year-old man with malignant melanoma presents with right-sided pleuritic chest pain for 3 days.

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From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses

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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Patients eligible for both breast and lung cancer screening are getting mammograms while ditching low-dose CT in droves

Radiology Business

This finding underlines the need for interventions to increase LCS awareness and address common barriers such as confusing eligibility criteria.

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New AI-enabled platform could be 'game changer' for opportunistic screening in women

Health Imaging

The platform was designed to enhance the early detection of health conditions known to affect women in their 40s and older, including breast cancer, cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis.

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Novel PET Imaging Approach Offers Never-Before-Seen View of Neuroinflammation

MedImaging Nuclear Medicine

A new PET imaging technique enables effective quantification of COX-2, an enzyme that plays a key role in brain inflammation.

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HPI: Nonradiologists interpret more than a third of office-based imaging

AuntMinnie

A significant percentage of imaging studies ordered by office-based healthcare providers are self-interpreted rather than referred to radiologists for reading, according to researchers from the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute (HPI). An HPI team found that 43.6% of office-based studies were interpreted by the ordering provider, and 58.5% were interpreted within the ordering provider's practice -- results that could have negative ramifications for patient care, according to study coauthor

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?