2021 and Radiograph - Diagnostic Imaging Brief

Curved breast compression paddle lessens pain but also image quality

AuntMinnie

AUGUST 20, 2024

Final analysis included data collected in 2021 and 2022 from 2,499 women with an average age of 61.6 Two radiographers and two radiologists performed unblinded paired comparisons of images from both paddle types, using standard image quality criteria. who were screened at three sites in the Netherlands.

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Deep-Learning Chest Radiograph Model Predicts Mortality for Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Imaging Technology

JUNE 16, 2023

In this AJR accepted manuscript , a DL model was developed in 7,105 patients via one institution from March 2013 to December 2019 (3:1:1 allocation to training, validation, and internal test sets) to predict risk of all-cause mortality within 30 days after CAP diagnosis using patients’ initial chest radiograph. CURB-65 score). Hwang et al.

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'Wrongly terminated' radiologist awarded more than $237K in damages

AuntMinnie

AUGUST 26, 2024

Kevin Daynes, MD, filed suit with the New South Wales Supreme Court after he was fired in May 2022 from the I-MED Radiology Cairns clinic for "bullying conduct and victimization" complaints from a female radiographer and a sexual harassment complaint from a female technologist, the outlet reported. million Australian dollars ($2.9

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Dynamic Digital Radiography Quantitatively Diagnoses Diaphragm Dysfunction

Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

DDR was used to evaluate a 46-year-old male with a past history of smoking and a 2021 SARS-CoV-2 infection for unexplained dyspnea and reduced exercise tolerance. It acquires up to 15 sequential radiographs per second and processes them as a cine loop, enabling clinicians to observe the physiological cycle as well as individual radiographs.

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Can We Upskill Radiographers through Artificial Intelligence?

The British Institute of Radiology

MARCH 6, 2023

Shamie Kumar describes how AI fits into a radiology clinical workflow and her perspective on how a clinical radiographer could use this to learn from and enhance their skills. If the AI findings are seen in PACS, how many radiographers actually log into PACS after taking a scan or X-ray? Can Radiographers Up-Skill?

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FDA clears AZmed's Rayvolve for pediatric x-rays

AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The research included a dataset of 3,000 pediatric radiographs and demonstrated Rayvolve's sensitivity of 96%, specificity of 86%, and area under the curve of 94%. The software received the CE Mark in Europe in 2021. A study with outpatient imaging network SimonMed Imaging played a key role in the clearance, AZmed said.

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What's brewing in RT and RA legislation, policy, and standards?

AuntMinnie

APRIL 22, 2024

Last introduced in June 2021 as HR-3657 and companion SB-2641 , MARCA would amend Medicare reimbursement policy for radiologist assistants (RAs) to align reimbursement with state radiologist assistant licensure laws. "By

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Harrison.ai Announces U.S. Expansion Plans

Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Published 2021. Averaged across all findings on chest radiographs.) [2]AIDE Effect of a comprehensive deep-learning model on the accuracy of chest x-ray interpretation by radiologists: a retrospective, multireader multicase study. Lancet Digital Health. 2]AIDE study, Alfred Health. Data on file. [3] 3] Cameron et al.

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Meet the Minnies 2024 finalists

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Last but not least, Stewart is an accomplished author and co-author of radiologic and imaging science program textbooks, her latest are the eighth edition of “Introduction to Radiologic & Imaging Sciences & Patient Care” and the upcoming seventh edition of “Principles of Radiographic Imaging: An Art and Science.”

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WBCT Indications Series: Lisfranc

CurveBeam AI

AUGUST 9, 2023

Diagnosis The diagnosis of Lisfranc injuries may be challenging on plain radiographs alone. Radiographs were indeterminate. 2021, May 20). 2021 Nov;39(11):2497-2505. Epub 2021 Jan 6. 2021 Jan;134:109419. A WBCT scan may also provide additional information about concomitant injuries and fractures.

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Minnies winners for 2023 highlight AI, innovation in radiology

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The first female editor in chief of RSNA’s peer-reviewed RadioGraphics journal since 2021, Menias splits her time between Mayo Clinic, where she’s a specialist in abdominal imaging, and the journal, where she is achieving her first goals of expanding RadioGraphics as a learning platform.

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WBCT Indications Series: Midfoot Arthritis

CurveBeam AI

AUGUST 22, 2023

However, the severity of deformity and involved joints were difficult to determine on plain radiographs alone. As shown here, subluxation at the first and second TMT joints was better visualized on WBCT (bottom two scans) images than conventional radiographs (top scan). 2021 Jun;42(6):757-767. Epub 2021 Jan 27.

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WBCT Indication Series: End Stage Ankle Arthritis

CurveBeam AI

AUGUST 1, 2023

Radiographs demonstrated tibiotalar arthritis as well as adjacent-joint arthritis. 2021 Feb;42(2):200214. Characteristics of medial gutter arthritis on weightbearing CT and plain radiograph. 2021 Aug;50(8):1575-1583. Epub 2021 Jan 7. Predict the likelihood of periprosthetic cyst formation based on varus/valgus 3.

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FDA approves Bayer’s Ultravist (iopromide) Injection for Contrast-enhanced Mammography

Imaging Technology

JUNE 26, 2023

RadioGraphics 2019 39:7, 1907-1920. RadioGraphics 2021 41:3, 829-839. Updated March 26, 2021. Radiology 2021; 299:36–48. Related Content of MRI Gadolinium Concerns Contrast Media Supply Shortage: How and What Now? Contrast-enhanced Mammography: Current Applications and Future Directions. Sensakovic, et al.

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WBCT Indications Series: PCFD

CurveBeam AI

AUGUST 29, 2023

A weight bearing CT scan can: Provide an assessment of important anatomical markers of pronounced hindfoot deformity and peritalar subluxation (PTS), difficult to visualize on conventional two-dimensional radiographs 1. 2021 Jun;42(6):757-767. Epub 2021 Jan 27. Sci Rep 11, 16139 (2021). 2021 Jan;134:109419.

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Radiologists Must Monitor Novel Alzheimer’s Treatment Side Effect

Imaging Technology

AUGUST 31, 2023

In June 2021, the U.S. Most patients with asymptomatic ARIA meeting specific radiographic and clinical criteria may continue to receive treatment. The main pathologic feature of Alzheimer disease is a buildup of toxic amyloid-B. Disease-modifying drugs like monoclonal antibodies work by clearing toxic amyloid-B protein from the brain.

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Nanox.ARC Imaging System Receives FDA Clearance, Pioneering a New Era in Medical Imaging

Imaging Technology

MAY 1, 2023

The Company received 510(k) clearance to market its single-source X-ray device, known as the Nanox Cart X-Ray System, in April 2021. The multi-source Nanox.ARC has the ability to reconstruct a series of 2D projection images into a stack of tomograms (or slices) of the imaged object, forming a 3D visualization.

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Susanna I. Lee, MD, PhD, Named Editor of New RSNA Open Access Journal

Imaging Technology

JUNE 28, 2023

She has served on the RSNA Genitourinary Scientific Program Committee and RadioGraphics Genitourinary Review Panel. She is currently deputy editor of RSNA’s flagship journal Radiology, having previously served as associate editor (2016-2019) and senior consultant to the editor (2019-2021).

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WBCT and its Evolving Role in OA Research and Clinical Practice

CurveBeam AI

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Key Points: Weight bearing CT (WBCT) can detect signs of osteoarthritis (OA), such as osteophytes, subchondral cysts, and joint space narrowing better than radiographs. Emerging evidence suggests WBCT reveals meniscal extrusion not detected by MRI and WBCT arthrography visualizes meniscal tears. Segal et al.

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Weight Bearing CT Imaging for Sports Medicine

CurveBeam AI

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Common Indications Syndesmosis Provide increased sensitivity and specificity over radiographs 1. 2021 Nov;39(11):2497-2505. Epub 2021 Jan 6. Differentiate pathology from natural variability in patient anatomy via contralateral comparison to uninjured ankle as internal control 2. Help detect subtle syndesmosis injuries 1.

Computed Tomography

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Unpacking the PEACH Trial: What is Levetiracetam’s Role in Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage?

REBEL EM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

However, guidelines offer no strong recommendations for its use, specifically in spontaneous ICH ( Fang 2021 ). Epub 2021 Jul 20. Levetiracetam is frequently used to prevent seizures in patients with conditions such as ICH, traumatic brain injury (TBI), supratentorial neurosurgery, and subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Neurocrit Care.

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Type 3 Cuboid Fracture

Global Radiology CME

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

A) Dorsoplantar radiograph of the foot demonstrating an isolated fracture of the cuboid with possible extension into the tarsometatarsal joint. (B) B) Medial oblique radiograph of the foot demonstrating an isolated fracture of the cuboid. Radiographic evidence can support the diagnosis. Trauma in a 8 year old female.

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Responding to a Ransomware Attack in Radiology

Everything Rad

JUNE 28, 2023

In May 2021, St James’s Hospital in Dublin was one of 54 public hospitals affected when the Health Service Executive (HSE) was the victim of a Cyber Attack by Conti, a sophisticated, financially-motivated criminal gang. On 14 May 2021, the Conti group activated the malware. This greatly impeded communication with staff.

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Lisfranc Fracture Dislocation

Global Radiology CME

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

A) AP radiograph of Lisfranc Fracture Dislocation demonstrates the circled “fleck sign” or Lisfranc ligament avulsion fracture fragment. (B) C) The lateral radiograph notes with a circle, the dorsal sub dislocation of the metatarsal base. Radiographs should be repeated after two weeks to ensure surgery is unnecessary.

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WBCT Indication Series: Hallux Valgus

CurveBeam AI

MAY 16, 2023

Diagnosis While radiographs are typically sufficient to make the diagnosis, WBCT scans may be useful to plan surgical treatment. Accurately assess sesamoid position as plain radiographs cannot determine whether the sesamoids have been reduced within their grooves 5. 2021 Jan;134:109419. Journal of the Foot & Ankle.

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Capsule Retention Following Capsule Endoscopy

Global Radiology CME

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Frontal abdomen radiograph demonstrates foreign body consistent with capsule endoscopy device (pill cam) in descending colon. A prospective study of the utility of abdominal radiographs after capsule endoscopy for the diagnosis of capsule retention. 61-year-old male with abdominal pain 15 days after capsule endoscopy. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.2401

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Shifting the Paradigm: Can We Manage Mechanically Ventilated Patients with Occult Traumatic Pneumothorax Conservatively?

REBEL EM

MAY 8, 2023

Occult pneumothoraces are those not suspected clinically or not evident on plain radiographs but later identified on computerized tomography (CT) imaging. 2021 Dec 1;91(6):1025-1040. 2021 Dec 1;91(6):1025-1040. The pendulum is swinging towards conservative management for occult pneumothoraces. J Trauma Acute Care Surg.

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The DINAMO Study: Efficacy and Safety of Non-Antibiotic Outpatient Treatment in Mild Acute Diverticulitis

REBEL EM

AUGUST 18, 2022

Annals of Surgery, 2021. The use of a radiographic scoring system to determine disease severity may not appropriately correlate with symptom severity nor likelihood of acute complication. Gastroenterology 2021. The Paper : Mora-López, L. PMID: 27053254 Peery AF et al.

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Why understanding breast density matters

The British Institute of Radiology

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

A growing number of medical organisations link to the DenseBreast-info.org website, including the EFRS (European Federation of Radiographer Societies) and the Society of Radiographers. de Koekkoek-Doll Published online: Mar 16 2021 [link] Radiology Vol. Figure 4 (b) The website includes breast screening guidelines in Europe.

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Ruptured Globe

Global Radiology CME

JUNE 5, 2023

Radiographics. He was once again a semifinalist for a "Minnie" for 2021's Most Effective Radiology Educator by AuntMinnie.com. Clinical features of single and repeated globe rupture after penetrating keratoplasty. Clin Ophthalmol. 2013;7:461-465. doi:10.2147/OPTH.S42117 Kubal WS. Imaging of orbital trauma. 2008;28(6):1729-1739.

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Less is More. Again: Speed of IV Fluid Administration in Pancreatitis (WATERFALL Trial)

REBEL EM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Primary Safety Endpoint: Fluid Overload defined by 2 of the following 3: Criterion 1: non-invasive evidence of heart failure (ie echo), radiographic evidence of pulmonary congestion, invasive cardiac Cath suggesting heart failure. Ann Surg 2021. PMID: 28266591 Ramirez-Maldonado E et al. PMID: 33196485 Post Peer Reviewed By: Salim R.

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Adapting to a new way of treating

The British Institute of Radiology

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

MRIdian sits within our SABR offering, which is run by a specialist team of oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, and radiographers. During this time, several steps are carried out by a team of dosimetrists, physicists, doctors and radiographers to produce a treatment plan ready for the patient’s first fraction.

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Meet the Minnies 2024 semifinal candidates

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Scientific Paper of the Year Advanced Practice Provider Procedures Commonly Performed in Interventional Radiology: Medicare Volume Trends From 2010 to 2021. Commercially Available Chest Radiograph AI Tools for Detecting Airspace Disease, Pneumothorax, and Pleural Effusion. To learn more about this paper, click here.

Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine

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The John Henry Generation: The last of the radiologists, Part 1

AuntMinnie

JANUARY 9, 2025

RadioGraphics. DeepMind Summit; 2021. American College of Radiology. ACR Commission on Human Resources Workforce Survey. Harvey HB, et al. The Future of Radiology: Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technologies. 2023;43(3):e230017. Society of Interventional Radiology. Annual Workforce Survey Report. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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The John Henry Generation: The last of the radiologists, Part 2

AuntMinnie

JANUARY 10, 2025

RadioGraphics. DeepMind Summit; 2021. American College of Radiology. ACR Commission on Human Resources Workforce Survey. Harvey HB, et al. The Future of Radiology: Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technologies. 2023;43(3):e230017. Society of Interventional Radiology. Annual Workforce Survey Report. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Emphysematous Pyelonephritis

Global Radiology CME

JULY 25, 2021

KUB indicates kidneys, ureter, and bladder (plain abdominal radiograph); CT, computed tomography; and PCD, percutaneous catheter drainage. Date of download: 7/25/2021 EPN is a life-threatening condition that warrants an immediate treatment. RadioGraphics. 2000;160(6):797-805. doi:10.1001/archinte.160.6.797 2000;160(6):797-805.

Global Radiology

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Andexxa Vs 4F-PCC in ICH: An Ongoing Debate

REBEL EM

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Ammar 2021, Pham 2022, Parsel 2022) However, Korebey et al. Korebey 2021) These studies were retrospective in design and are subject to inherent limitations. POPULATION Inclusions: Age ≥ 18 years of age Radiographically confirmed acute spontaneous or traumatic intracranial hemorrhage (i.e. 2021 Aug;35(1):255-261.

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CXR-Age algorithm validated in large cohort of Asian individuals

AuntMinnie

JULY 26, 2024

To that end, CXR-Age was developed by a group from Harvard Medical School in Boston in 2021 and validated using datasets from mostly white participants from randomized clinical trials. The latter may more accurately predict age-related morbidity or mortality and enable doctors to better personalize care, they wrote.

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Chest x-ray AI shines in ‘real-world’ setting

AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Ultimately, when pneumothorax is symptomatic or large radiographically, timely decompression of the pneumothorax via needle aspiration or chest tube placement is often required, given the potential for complications like lung collapse, pleural effusion, or hemorrhage. The research was published October 29 in Academic Radiology.

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Journal Scan – This Month in Other Journals, June 2023

AJNR

JUNE 1, 2023

It has well-defined radiographic features and various clinical presentations. They described six radiographic phenotypes of CSVD: (1) recent small subcortical infarct, (2) white matter hyperintensity, (3) lacune of presumed vascular origin, (4) widened perivascular spaces, (5) cerebral microbleed, and (6) brain atrophy.

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Curved breast compression paddle lessens pain but also image quality

Deep-Learning Chest Radiograph Model Predicts Mortality for Community-Acquired Pneumonia

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'Wrongly terminated' radiologist awarded more than $237K in damages

Dynamic Digital Radiography Quantitatively Diagnoses Diaphragm Dysfunction

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FDA clears AZmed's Rayvolve for pediatric x-rays

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Meet the Minnies 2024 finalists

WBCT Indications Series: Lisfranc

Minnies winners for 2023 highlight AI, innovation in radiology

WBCT Indications Series: Midfoot Arthritis

WBCT Indication Series: End Stage Ankle Arthritis

FDA approves Bayer’s Ultravist (iopromide) Injection for Contrast-enhanced Mammography

WBCT Indications Series: PCFD

Radiologists Must Monitor Novel Alzheimer’s Treatment Side Effect

Nanox.ARC Imaging System Receives FDA Clearance, Pioneering a New Era in Medical Imaging

Susanna I. Lee, MD, PhD, Named Editor of New RSNA Open Access Journal

WBCT and its Evolving Role in OA Research and Clinical Practice

Weight Bearing CT Imaging for Sports Medicine

Unpacking the PEACH Trial: What is Levetiracetam’s Role in Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage?

Type 3 Cuboid Fracture

Responding to a Ransomware Attack in Radiology

Lisfranc Fracture Dislocation

WBCT Indication Series: Hallux Valgus

Capsule Retention Following Capsule Endoscopy

Shifting the Paradigm: Can We Manage Mechanically Ventilated Patients with Occult Traumatic Pneumothorax Conservatively?

The DINAMO Study: Efficacy and Safety of Non-Antibiotic Outpatient Treatment in Mild Acute Diverticulitis

Why understanding breast density matters

Ruptured Globe

Less is More. Again: Speed of IV Fluid Administration in Pancreatitis (WATERFALL Trial)

Adapting to a new way of treating

Meet the Minnies 2024 semifinal candidates

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The John Henry Generation: The last of the radiologists, Part 2

Emphysematous Pyelonephritis

Andexxa Vs 4F-PCC in ICH: An Ongoing Debate

CXR-Age algorithm validated in large cohort of Asian individuals

Chest x-ray AI shines in ‘real-world’ setting

Journal Scan – This Month in Other Journals, June 2023

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