Radiology Cafe

JANUARY 4, 2019

” The question was initially puzzling, as it seemed to have an obvious answer… but do we always inform patients appropriately of decisions around diagnostic imaging? Lack of communication between the referring doctor and patient becomes more evident when the patient arrives in the radiology department to have their scan (1).

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 5, 2024

In a study published on January 2 in the Journal of Cancer Policy , clinicians at the hospital assessed the impact of the incident and provided a framework for other institutions to mitigate the impact of such attacks. Promote : Alternative communication pathways through staff education and training.

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Aidoc

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

While implementing a healthcare AI platform may seem like a significant upfront investment, the long-term benefits in terms of efficiency, scalability and improved patient outcomes makes it a smart strategy for hospitals looking to optimize their operations for now and in the future.

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Everything Rad

JUNE 28, 2023

Reading Time: 8 minutes read By Dr. Niall Sheehy, MB, MRCP, FFR RCSI, St James’s Hospital -Trinity College Dublin. 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.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 25, 2024

milla1cf Tue, 06/25/2024 - 19:07 June 25, 2024 — Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego , one of the nation’s top pediatric health care systems, today announced the availability of Arc Viewer, a new no-cost 3D model viewing software. As part of a children’s hospital, our team feels inspired by the stories we hear and what we see around us.

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Aidoc

OCTOBER 10, 2024

At the time, it was estimated that roughly 98,000 people died in any given year from medical errors in hospitals – asserting that more people died annually from medication errors than workplace injuries. The lack of interoperability forces clinicians to chase down information, resulting in delayed decision-making and/or redundant testing.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 20, 2023

NM-101 is a cloud-based analysis platform designed to integrate into existing workflows at hospitals and imaging centers. The platform allows doctors to send neuromelanin MRI images to Terran directly through the hospital picture archiving and communication system and receive a full report back in under an hour, the company said.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 25, 2024

Lopez and co-authors studied the relationship between NIH research funding awarded to radiology departments and Lown Institute Hospitals Index rankings for inclusivity and community benefit. The index measures the social responsibility of more than 3,600 hospitals across the U.S. for community investment (p = 0.68), and -0.10

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 29, 2024

A team led by study senior author William Palmer, MD, of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston found that radiologists who had access to information on patients' symptoms when they interpreted MRI spine exams achieved "a near statistically perfect agreement with spine specialists." The results were published October 29 in Radiology.

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Aidoc

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

This not only improves patient outcomes but boosts hospital ROI by keeping patients on track for necessary studies. AI Improves Time-to-Treatment and Communication Across Care Teams “Minutes matter, and getting that information to the right person in an easily digestible manner is crucial.”

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 14, 2024

The phenomenon is called cognitive motor dissociation, wrote a team led by Yelena Bodien, PhD, of Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, both in Boston. It has not been fully studied in individuals with "disorders of consciousness" (i.e., The median patient age was 37.9

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Imaging Technology

JANUARY 9, 2024

Over 50 exams were performed in hospitals taking part in the limited market release phase, and users commented favorably on DWI image quality. We are now able to view each series as it is being performed and can communicate with the technologist whether additional series are needed. For more information: hyperfine.io

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Imaging Technology

MARCH 12, 2024

A visit to LG’s booth begins with the exterior-facing Reception Area and Nurse Station Zone that demonstrate the unique advantages of deploying LG’s Ultra Stretch and Transparent OLED displays as digital signage for wayfinding, employee and visitor communications, alerts and more. inch diagonal) All-in-One Thin Client (model 24CR661).

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Future Teleradiology

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Emphasize the role of encrypted communication channels in ensuring data security. Discuss the benefits of regular training sessions to enhance communication skills. Integration with Hospital Systems: Discuss the advantages of integrating teleradiology systems with hospital information systems.

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Aidoc

JUNE 19, 2024

A good portion of inpatient hospital admissions are funneled through the ED. Patients who experience delays in the ED may require more extensive medical interventions or face complications that result in longer hospital stays, further driving up healthcare expenditures. A study by Cournane et al.

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Imaging Technology

AUGUST 9, 2024

"Radiation doses from computed tomography (CT) scans on patients are highly variable across patients and hospitals throughout the United States and other nations.1 Alara is proud to collaborate with Bayer to support health systems across the U.S. 1 Smith-Bindman R, Wang Y, Chu P, et al.

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Aidoc

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

In a series of enlightening conversations with Avi Sharma, MD CIIP, Director of AI at Jefferson Einstein Hospitals, we gained valuable insights into his experience as an early adopter of AI in radiology and the trajectory of its development. Continuous AI Education and Feedback Loops Implementing clinical AI is just the beginning.

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Future Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Efficient Turnaround Times for Results: Timely Information for Informed Decisions Discuss the efficient turnaround times for diagnostic results offered by outpatient imaging centers. Explore how prompt delivery of results empowers patients and healthcare providers to make informed decisions swiftly.

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Vesta Teleradiology

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

As the demand for healthcare services continues to surge and the shortage of healthcare workers persists, particularly in specialized fields, such as radiology, hospitals and healthcare centers find themselves facing the challenge of ensuring timely and accurate interpretations of medical imaging studies.

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Aidoc

MAY 10, 2024

In this article, we’re going to outline three real-world examples explaining how AI is used in healthcare, making drastic improvements to hospital workflows for a variety of pathologies. AI applications in healthcare have effectuated a wide range of benefits both for health systems and, more importantly, patients. minutes) and positive (12.02

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Aidoc

MAY 9, 2024

In this article, we’re going to outline three real-world examples explaining how AI is used in healthcare, making drastic improvements to hospital workflows for a variety of pathologies. AI applications in healthcare have effectuated a wide range of benefits both for health systems and, more importantly, patients. minutes) and positive (12.02

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

When the radiology department at Cork University Hospital in the south coast of Ireland took the lead in developing an autism-friendly patient experience, they observed that it took less time to complete imaging studies for children with autism, according to a February 28 session at ECR 2024.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Although some changes have been made to the NSA regulations, the provider community is continuing to push for a fairer system. Radiology practices typically participate with most payers, especially those with which their hospital participates, thus avoiding situations where a dispute over a non-covered service would arise.

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Aidoc

JUNE 25, 2024

Yet these pieces of information remain scattered and inaccessible to her full care team. Due to a myriad of factors, primarily increased patient volumes and administrative burdens, clinicians are strapped for time, leaving little to no luxury for them to comb through mountains of patient notes and radiology reports to find information.

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Aidoc

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Each year, thousands of people suffer from aortic dissection , and tragically, half of these individuals die before they reach hospital. Around 33% of patients who do reach hospital are misdiagnosed or not treated quickly enough. This streamlined communication enables rapid decision-making and, ultimately, faster patient treatment.

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Vesta Teleradiology

JANUARY 31, 2023

Doctors and specialists no longer need to travel to the hospital to provide critical care with Tele-ICU. Through this system, doctors can monitor their patients from a distance, allowing them to track vital signs, review medical records, and communicate with the patient’s family. What is Tele-ICU?

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Aidoc

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

AI in the medical field optimizes various areas, from diagnostics to patient monitoring, using machine learning models to assist physicians in making informed decisions. An additional area in which AI stands out is its ability to streamline communication between departments. I was out of town, and it was 11 or 12 at night.

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Future Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Explore how quick turnaround times empower individuals and healthcare providers with timely information for informed decision-making. Personalized Care and Communication: Fostering a Supportive Environment Emphasize the personalized care and clear communication provided by outpatient centers.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 10, 2023

President-Elect: Mario Pistilli , CRA, FAHRA, Director of Imaging Services, at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Directors for 2023-2024 include: Brian Fox, FACHE, MBA, CRA, RT(R)(MR) , Executive Director, Radiology and Patient Transport with Barnes Jewish Hospital (St. Wendy Renneke R.T.(R)(CT)

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 8, 2024

ChatGPT may overprescribe medical imaging in the emergency department, suggest findings published October 8 in Nature Communications. Such a finding is problematic given the need to both prioritize hospital resource availability and reduce overall healthcare costs,” they wrote.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 8, 2024

ChatGPT may overprescribe medical imaging in the emergency department, suggest findings published October 8 in Nature Communications. Such a finding is problematic given the need to both prioritize hospital resource availability and reduce overall healthcare costs,” they wrote.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Image from Molly Charney, MD, of New York-Presbyterian Hospital, et al. tesla MRI AI body composition analysis Cardiac PET Cryo/thermoablation CT colonography Genicular artery embolization Hyperpolarized xenon-129 MRI PET/MRI Photon-counting CT Radiomics Theranostics Whole-body MRI screening Image of the Year 3D PET/MR image.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 14, 2023

When researching the ROCC concept, we envisioned this solution within our TGH Imaging network as providing invaluable advanced imaging protocol support and expanding patient access across multiple sites," said Sherri Lewman , senior vice president of Enterprise Imaging at Tampa General Hospital.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 23, 2024

NLM conducts and supports research in methods for recording, storing, retrieving, preserving, and communicating health information. For more information: [link] Reference Qiao Jin, et al. Hidden Flaws Behind Expert-Level Accuracy of Multimodal GPT-4 Vision in Medicine. npj Digital Medicine.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 1, 2024

Implementing imaging referral guidelines not only supports value-based radiology but makes it easier to communicate with patients about low-value services, according to findings presented February 29 at ECR 2024. It was the endnote of a series of sessions focused on optimizing radiology services.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 22, 2023

A group led by Dr. Kaustav Bera of University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, studied the published literature on ChatGPT and radiology over nine months since its public release and detailed the scope of the work. Twenty-three articles were original research, while the rest included reviews and perspectives or brief communications.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 25, 2024

Researchers led by Seyed Tabatabaei, MD, from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston, in their clinical perspective outlined these pitfalls and made suggestions on AI model training and validation, as well as using diverse datasets.

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