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Radiology practices can make breastfeeding more accessible for returning mothers

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radiology practices report having dedicated lactation facilities for their employees, according to a 2017 report by the American College of Radiology. However, only 13% of U.S. Tomblinson and co-authors offered strategies to support radiologist mothers as they return to work.

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ECR: CEUS adds value to spleen trauma management

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Our study findings indicate that CEUS could be a valuable tool in clinical practice for the follow-up of post-traumatic spleen injuries treated with angioembolization, contributing to a safer and more effective approach in patient management, Finardi said. Finardi said this offers a fast and safe method for monitoring damage.

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LI-RADS ultrasound surveillance version 2024 improves HCC detection

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Researchers led by Sang Hyun Choi, MD, PhD, from the University of Ulsan in Seoul, South Korea found that LI-RADS version 2024 (v2024) leads to higher sensitivity but lower specificity for HCC detection compared to LI-RADS version 2017 (v2017). They noted that the increased sensitivity relates to increased alpha fetoprotein (AFP).

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Physicians collect $13B in payment perks from industry sources, but only 3% goes to radiologists

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Members of the specialty received over 452,000 such payments for a total of $357 million between 2017-2022, experts wrote in Clinical Imaging.

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Half of imaging referrals submitted by free clinic not completed

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Despite imaging referrals being frequent in a free clinic setting, less than half of referral submissions resulted in completed appointments, suggest findings published March 18 in Clinical Imaging. Underserved populations who may rely on charitable services like free clinics face more barriers than others.

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Meet the Minnies 2024 finalists

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Most Influential Radiology Researcher Erik Middlebrooks, MD, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL Erik Middlebrooks, MD. One of this year's nominations for Most Influential Radiology Researcher is Erik Middlebrooks, MD, of the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. Elliot Fishman, MD.

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AuntMinnie 2017: Pull linear MRI contrast from market, European group says

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Our top article in 2017 covered an EU regulatory body's controversial recommendation to pull four gadolinium-based contrast agents from the market. The PRAC noted that no clinical diseases or even symptoms have been reported in connection with gadolinium deposition.

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