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Do radiologists trust mammography AI software?

AuntMinnie

MARCH 18, 2025

In a large-scale prospective trial conducted at a breast screening program in Europe, fewer women were recalled based on AI analysis of their digital mammogram than those recalled due to consensus findings from radiologists. The observed behavior may attenuate, and underestimate, the potential benefits of AI CAD in screening programs.

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Generative AI, radiologist shortages feature in 2024 Minnies

AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The voters also zeroed in on the ongoing shortage of radiologists as the Biggest Threat to Radiology. We hope you enjoy our article as well as the opportunity to hear directly from the recipients. While the benefits have been clear in areas such as epilepsy and multiple sclerosis, these only hint at the broader potential of 7T MRI.

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Radiologist Education Clinic Radiology

Bone scans may be viable for diagnosing calciphylaxis

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Technetium-99m (Tc-99m) methyl diphosphonate (MDP) bone scans are a potentially viable noninvasive option for diagnosing calciphylaxis, according to a team at the University of Massachusetts in Worcester, MA. and Canada, which reported the sensitivity of bone scans for diagnosing calciphylaxis to be 62.5%, 89%, and 94.4%.

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PET/MRI may help diagnose fevers of unknown origin

AuntMinnie

JANUARY 8, 2024

PET/MRI imaging shows promise in diagnosing fevers or inflammation of unknown origin and may have advantages over PET/CT, according to a study published January 3 in the European Journal of Radiology. The full article is available here.

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Is interventional radiology ready for augmented reality?

AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In a medical literature review, a group at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, said they found compelling evidence that AR can offer interventional radiologists real-time guidance and enhanced visualization during these procedures, noted first author Yousif Al-Naser and colleagues. The full article is available here.

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Low risk of oropharynx cancer on PET/CT, surgeons advise

AuntMinnie

AUGUST 30, 2024

Radiologists can help reduce unnecessary follow-up work in patients with suspected oropharynx cancer by analyzing certain metrics on PET/CT scans, according to a team of head and neck surgeons at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Further analysis revealed that these diagnosed patients had higher F-18 FDG mean ipsilateral radiotracer uptake.

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Ukraine's top pediatric hospital rebuilds after bomb attack

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 25, 2024

On July 9, 2024, AuntMinnieEurope.com posted an article about the extensive damage caused to Ukraine's largest pediatric hospital. Radiologist Josh Sokol, MD, a founder of the FRI who works with teleradiology company vRad, read AuntMinnieEurope.com 's July 9 article and recognized the urgent need for ultrasound capabilities at the Ohmatdyt.

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Study calls for improvement of commercial AI algorithms

AuntMinnie

MARCH 8, 2024

A study conducted in a primary care clinic in Spain highlights the need for improvement of AI algorithms for interpreting chest x-rays, despite being commercially approved by European regulators, according to an article published March 3 in Scientific Reports. The full article is available here. Image courtesy of Scientific Reports.

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How Can AI Help Radiologists Address Forms of Read Bias

Aidoc

APRIL 18, 2025

However, radiologists are susceptible to diagnostic errors , defined as an incorrect or missed diagnosis. Within the framework of Type 1 thinking, the radiologist is prone to systematic errors and cognitive bias due to heuristics, loss of pattern and more intuitive reading versus analytical reading.

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AAPM: CMS measure for reporting CT radiation dose riddled with 'ambiguities'

AuntMinnie

MARCH 25, 2025

This article is an important first step that should be studied by all of us affected." A nonproprietary, community-based approach is imperative to ensure full transparency, achieve consensus among CT stakeholders, and provide reliable clinical diagnoses at the lowest radiation dose possible," he wrote.

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CBBCT shows superiority over mammography in small studies

AuntMinnie

JANUARY 10, 2024

CBBCT in recent years has garnered interest among radiologists as another way to diagnose breast cancer. They added to the literature by evaluating eight research articles that directly compared the diagnostic value of both modalities for primary breast cancer. In total, the studies included 847 participants.

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Dealing with an ABR Core Exam Failure

Ben White

APRIL 7, 2025

Before we get further, I published a series of articles grouped here as a “ Guide to the Core Exam ” that lays out a lot of helpful information. We are radiologists, and the majority of the exam is image identification: you need to look at lots and lots of pictures.

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GPT-4 can assist in management of glioblastoma patients

AuntMinnie

JULY 23, 2024

Instead, the radiologist-generated reports provided a descriptive report and final impression, histologic and molecular characteristics as part of the medical report, treatment history, and current clinical status, according to co-lead authors Kai Laukamp, MD, and Robert Terzis, MD, of the University of Cologne in Germany, and colleagues.

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AI detects incidental lung nodules on chest x-rays

AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

A group at Yonsei University College of Medicine in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, evaluated how often clinically significant lung nodules were detected unexpectedly on chest x-rays by AI (Insight CXR, v3, Lunit ) and whether coexisting findings can aid in differential diagnoses. The full article is available here.

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PET/CT improves diagnostic biopsy rates in lung cancer patients

AuntMinnie

JANUARY 22, 2024

CT-guided percutaneous needle biopsy is a minimally invasive procedure used to analyze tissue and is key in diagnosing suspicious pulmonary nodules, the authors explained. The full article can be found here.

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Radiologists Must Monitor Novel Alzheimer’s Treatment Side Effect

Imaging Technology

AUGUST 31, 2023

lead author of the article and neuroradiologist at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. Patients with ARIA sometimes have headaches, but they are usually asymptomatic and only diagnosable with MRI. “It It is essential for the radiologist to recognize and monitor ARIA,” Dr. Agarwal said. “As Agarwal, M.B.B.S.,

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AuntMinnie 2018: NIH releases massive database of chest x-rays

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 18, 2024

New articles will be published each Monday until our official anniversary at RSNA 2024. Our top article in 2018 covered an important early development that supported efforts to train AI algorithms. Such algorithms can help teach computers how to detect and diagnose disease, the NIH said in a September 27 announcement.

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Clinical value of some knee and hip MRIs questioned

AuntMinnie

APRIL 5, 2024

While MRI-detected biomarkers may serve a beneficial role for people with hip and knee pain, the modality's clinical utility may be limited in patients over the age of 45 in patients with advanced osteoarthritis, according to an article published in the American Journal of Roentgenology ( AJR ).

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Diagnosing from Afar: Teleradiology in Somalia Healthcare (Bosaso, Hargeisa, Galkayo, Garowe, Mogadishu)

Future Teleradiology

JANUARY 1, 2024

This article explores the role of teleradiology in South American healthcare, emphasizing its significance in diagnosing patients from a distance and improving medical services across the continent. This not only saves costs but also ensures patients receive timely and accurate diagnoses. It’s about patient-centric care.

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bpMRI, mpMRI show comparable NPV for prostate cancer

AuntMinnie

MARCH 7, 2025

The results offer additional incentives for using bpMRI to diagnose the disease, wrote a team led by Emmanuel Salinas-Miranda, MD, of the Ottawa Hospital in Canada. Access the full article here. Thus, insight into the NPV of bpMRI would help inform the examination's integration into clinical practice."

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Will new CPT codes spark utilization of quantitative MRI?

AuntMinnie

JANUARY 30, 2024

FLAIR WMH may have specific risk factors and pathologic underpinnings in [repetitive head impact] RHI-exposed individuals," Alosco's team concluded in their article published in December 2023 in Neurology. The work builds on previous research.

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AuntMinnie.com X-Ray Insider

AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The model performed well, and you can read about the study in this issue’s featured article. A story we published on a recent study in Radiology revealed that radiologists outperformed four commercially available AI algorithms when diagnosing lung diseases on chest x-rays, for instance.

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Ultralearning Radiology

Ben White

JUNE 20, 2023

I haven’t used it, but I suspect this would be a great way to pick out the things you need to work on from articles in Radiopaedia and journal articles after looking up information to handle a case.) You can then individually save generated flashcards into an Anki deck.

Radiology

Radiology IT Image Interpretation Communication

Teleradiology Excellence in the Heart of Europe: Burundi’s Advantage (Bujumbura, Gitega, Ngozi, Ruyigi, Muyinga, Kayanza, Muramvya, Rutana, Makamba, Bururi)

Future Teleradiology

JANUARY 19, 2024

This article delves into the excellence of teleradiology services in Belgium and the advantages they bring to the country’s healthcare sector. Swift and Accurate Diagnoses Time is a vital factor in healthcare, and teleradiology excels in this regard.

Do radiologists trust mammography AI software?

Generative AI, radiologist shortages feature in 2024 Minnies

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Bone scans may be viable for diagnosing calciphylaxis

PET/MRI may help diagnose fevers of unknown origin

Is interventional radiology ready for augmented reality?

Low risk of oropharynx cancer on PET/CT, surgeons advise

Ukraine's top pediatric hospital rebuilds after bomb attack

Study calls for improvement of commercial AI algorithms

How Can AI Help Radiologists Address Forms of Read Bias

AAPM: CMS measure for reporting CT radiation dose riddled with 'ambiguities'

CBBCT shows superiority over mammography in small studies

Dealing with an ABR Core Exam Failure

GPT-4 can assist in management of glioblastoma patients

AI detects incidental lung nodules on chest x-rays

PET/CT improves diagnostic biopsy rates in lung cancer patients

Radiologists Must Monitor Novel Alzheimer’s Treatment Side Effect

AuntMinnie 2018: NIH releases massive database of chest x-rays

Clinical value of some knee and hip MRIs questioned

Diagnosing from Afar: Teleradiology in Somalia Healthcare (Bosaso, Hargeisa, Galkayo, Garowe, Mogadishu)

bpMRI, mpMRI show comparable NPV for prostate cancer

Will new CPT codes spark utilization of quantitative MRI?

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Advanced Radiology at Your Doorstep: Teleradiology Services in Cambodia (Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Battambang, Sihanoukville (now officially called Preah Sihanouk), Poipet, Kampong Cham, Pursat, Kep, Kampong Thom, Prey Veng, Kampong Speu, Kratie, Koh Kong, Stung Treng, Kampong Chhnang)

Solomon Islands’ Radiological Revolution: Teleradiology’s Role (Honiara, Marakuru, Malango, Guadalcanal, Auki Malaita, Gizo, Western Province, Buala, Tulaggi, Lata)

Island Radiology Advancements: Teleradiology’s Success in Palau (Koror, Airai, Melekeok, Ngaraard, Ngarchelong, Ngardmau, Ngatpang, Ngchesar, Ngeremlengui, Ngiwal, Aimeliik, Angaur, Peleliu, Sonsorol)

From Bytes to Diagnosis: Teleradiology’s Eswatini Impact (Mbabane, Manzini, Lobamba, Siteki, Piggs Peak, Hlatikhulu, Malkerns, Nhlangano, Big Bend, Mankayane)

Empowering Dominica Patients: The Role of Teleradiology Services (Roseau, Portsmouth, Marigot, Grand Bay, Berekua, Mahaut, Saint Joseph, Wesley, Soufrière, La Plaine)

Teleradiology Advancements: Shaping the Future of Chile Medicine (Santiago, Valparaíso, Talca, Concepción, Viña del Mar, Antofagasta, Valdivia, Temuco, La Serena, Iquique, Rancagua, Arica, Puerto Montt, Chillán, Osorno)

Radiology Redefined: Teleradiology’s Progress in Bhutan (Thimphu, Phuntsholing, Paro, Punakha, Wangdue Phodrang, Jakar, Samdrup Jongkhar, Trashigang, Mongar, Gelephu, Trongsa, Lhuentse)

Senegal’s Teleradiology Transformation: A Diagnostic Evolution (Dakar, Pikine, Touba, Thies, Kaolack, Ziguinchor, Saint-Louis, Rufisque, Mbour, Diourbel, Louga, Tambacounda, Kolda, Richard Toll, Joal-Fadiouth)

Empowering Health Providers: Teleradiology Innovations in Saint Kitts and Nevis (Basseterre, Charlestown)

Burkina Faso Healthcare Transformation: Teleradiology’s Impact (Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso, Koudougou, Ouahigouya, Banfora, Dédougou, Kaya, Tenkodogo, Fada N’gourma, Houndé, Kombissiri, Garango, Réo, Ziniaré, Gorom-Gorom)

Enhancing Diagnostics: Teleradiology Services in Canada Healthcare (Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Quebec City, Hamilton, Halifax, London, Victoria, Windsor, Saskatoon, Regina)

Teleradiology’s Djibouti Odyssey: Pioneering Accessible Healthcare (Djibouti City (capital), Ali Sabieh, Tadjoura, Obock, Dikhil)

Unlocking Advanced Diagnostics: Teleradiology Services in Paraguay (Asunción, Ciudad del Este, San Lorenzo, Luque, Capiatá, Lambaré, Fernando de la Mora, Limpio, Ñemby, Encarnación, Pedro Juan Caballero, Coronel Oviedo, Itauguá, Villa Elisa)

Cameroon Healthcare Revolution: Teleradiology Services at Your Service (Yaoundé, Douala, Bamenda, Bafoussam, Bertoua, Garoua, Maroua, Ngaoundéré, Ebolowa, Buea, Limbe, Edea, Kumba, Loum, Nkongsamba)

Unlocking Advanced Healthcare: Teleradiology Services in Estonia (Tallinn, Tartu, Narva, Pärnu, Kohtla-Järve, Viljandi, Rakvere, Sillamäe, Maardu, Kuressaare, Võru, Valga, Jõhvi, Haapsalu, Keila)

Telehealth Triumph: Teleradiology Solutions in Croatia (Zagreb, Split, Rijeka, Osijek, Zadar, Pula, Slavonski Brod, Karlovac, Sisak, Dubrovnik, Varaždin, Šibenik, Pore?, Vukovar, Bjelovar)

Empowering Cuba Healthcare: Teleradiology’s Innovative Path (Havana (La Habana), Santiago de Cuba, Camagüey, Holguín,Santa Clara, Guantanamo, Varadero, Cienfuegos, Pinar del Río, Bayamo, Matanzas, Ciego de Ávila, Manzanillo, Artemisa, Trinidad)

The Future of Diagnostic Imaging: Teleradiology in Czechia (Prague, Brno, Ostrava, Plze?, Liberec, Olomouc, ?eské Bud?jovice, Hradec Králové, Ústí nad Labem, Pardubice, Zlín, Haví?ov, Kladno, Most)

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