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Non-Physician Providers Increasingly Used in Imaging Interpretations

Vesta Teleradiology

A study published in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology examines the increasing trend of NPPs taking on imaging interpretation responsibilities. The study analyzed data from over 3 million imaging claims between 2016 and 2020 and found that 3% were attributed to NPPs, with the highest rates in rural areas. in 2016 to 3.3%

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An explosion in imaging: Is this the future?

The British Institute of Radiology

We bump along the bottom of the league table for radiologists per 100,000 of the population (8.5). Couple this with complexities of pension taxation, IR35 and COVID related burnout all nudging older highly skilled and efficient radiologists towards the exit door and we have a perfect storm. Europe has 13, the US 11.

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Lens Subluxation

Global Radiology CME

Radiography has no role in orbital injuries due to its lower sensitivity for soft tissues [4]. 2015.01.004 Sai Kilaru is a medical student at Central Michigan University College of Medicine and plans to pursue a residency in diagnostic radiology. Lens subluxation can be diagnosed by ultrasound which shows deviation of the lens (Fig.

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Lisfranc Fracture Dislocation

Global Radiology CME

Is the diagnostic validity of conventional radiography for Lisfranc injury acceptable? She is now pursuing a career in Diagnostic Radiology with interests in Breast imaging. In both 2016 and 2021, Dr. Rice was nominated and became a semifinalist for a "Minnie" Award for the Most Effective Radiology Educator. 2023;16(1):9.

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Why understanding breast density matters

The British Institute of Radiology

Whilst dense breasts are normal and common, dense breast tissue makes it more difficult for radiologists to detect cancer on a mammogram. For diagnostic purposes, this may differ. The more glandular and fibrous tissue present, the “denser” the breast. Breast density has nothing to do with the way breasts look or feel. Athanasiou, A.,

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Minnies winners for 2023 highlight AI, innovation in radiology

AuntMinnie

Our hope is that we'll be able to determine how to use this as a diagnostic tool in actual practice,” he said. He added that by the age of 50 or 60, many or most people have already had a CT scan for diagnostic purposes. “We Cooky’s tough love: It takes time to become an excellent radiologist.

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