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AuntMinnie 2016: A proposal would let nurses take on imaging duties

AuntMinnie

Our top article in 2016 reported on a proposal to enable advanced-level nurses in the VA health system to order, perform, supervise, and interpret some imaging studies. New articles will be published each Monday until our official anniversary at RSNA 2024. The controversial proposal was scaled back later in the year.

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CT, MRI enterography show promise for assessing Crohn's disease

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Both CT and MRI enterography show promise for assessing the severity of Crohn's disease, researchers have reported. Fibrostenotic strictures increase the risk of disease complications and surgery in patients with Crohn's disease. Maximal associated small bowel dilation 0.74 Maximal stricture wall thickness 0.58

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CT-FFR, perfusion comparable to CCTA alone for detecting heart disease

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CT-derived fractional flow reserve (CT-FFR) and CT myocardial perfusion imaging boost the specificity of coronary CT angiography (CCTA) for ruling out coronary artery disease (CAD) -- and perform comparably to CCTA alone. CCTA alone served as the reference standard.

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AI Outperformed Standard Risk Model for Predicting Breast Cancer

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A woman’s risk of breast cancer is typically calculated using clinical models such as the Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium (BCSC) risk model, which uses self-reported and other information on the patient—including age, family history of the disease, whether she has given birth, and whether she has dense breasts—to calculate a risk score.

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Pixyl receives FDA clearance for AI-powered brain MRI software Pixyl.Neuro

Imaging Technology

With disease modifying treatments for MS and now Alzheimer's Disease, it is more important than ever to highlight activity and monitor disease evolution.” One where medical professionals using the latest AI solutions can rapidly access the information needed to diagnose and manage diseases earlier.

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Ablation most cost-effective treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma

AuntMinnie

The investigators track total costs and patient out-of-pocket costs for each procedure as well as any additional care within 30 days and 90 days after the procedure. The team found that ablation was the most cost-effective choice.

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Breast Cancer Rates Increasing Among Younger Women

Imaging Technology

Such changes in disease rates in young women observed over time — analyzed by age, race, tumor type, tumor stage and other characteristics — may offer clues to possible prevention strategies. By 2016, the rate had reached about 66 cases per 100,000. The study is published Jan.

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