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Researchers offer age-specific dose estimator for fluoroscopy exams

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The dose catalog is based on all diagnostic fluoroscopy exams and interventional radiology (IR) procedures performed over nine years at Boston Children’s and is hoped to ensure consistency of practice and ensure patient safety, noted lead author Andy LaBella, MD, a medical physicist, and colleagues.

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Is ChatGPT too ‘smart’ for its own good?

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However, its role in addressing patient imaging-related questions remains unexplored, they added. To that end, the researchers asked ChatGPT 22 imaging-related questions deemed important to patients: safety, the radiology report, the procedure, preparation before imaging, and the meaning of terms and medical staff.

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

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This article is an important first step that should be studied by all of us affected." Another editorial written by Kishore Rajendran, PhD, of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, and chair of the working group on the physics of quantitative imaging at AAPM, called for transparency.

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What are the top uses for ChatGPT in radiology?

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Current and future applications of ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs) in radiology hold immense promise for improving patient care and outcomes, according to an article published October 5 in Academic Radiology. The full article can be found here.

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Can LLMs help improve oncologic imaging interpretation?

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By effectively addressing long-standing communication gaps and information bottlenecks, LLMs offer a promising pathway to better diagnostic accuracy, enhanced patient safety, and improved workflow in radiology departments," Tavakoli and Kim wrote. The full research article and editorial can be found here and here.

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Duke Health’s HiRise Weight Bearing CT Sets the Standard in Orthopedic Care

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These scans empower the Duke Health medical team to make more informed decisions about treatment, prioritize patient safety with reduced radiation exposure and personalize care tailored to each individual’s unique needs. Read more from the featured article on Duke Health’s website.

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Minnies winners for 2023 highlight AI, innovation in radiology

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We hope you enjoy our article as well as the opportunity to hear directly from the recipients. We have the ability to distinguish between imaging that really adds value to care by guiding care decisions and improving clinical outcomes for patients, and imaging that will not have significant value impact," Menard said.

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