AuntMinnie

MARCH 19, 2025

MRI has identified parts of the brain needed to remember words -- and how those parts may be affected by epilepsy, according to a study published March 19 in Brain Communications.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 27, 2024

Researchers led by Nelly Tan, MD, from the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, AZ, also found that after implementing institutional policies to comply with the act’s information-blocking provisions, more patients accessed their reports before the ordering provider did. hours Median time from report release to first patient access 8.7

Electronic Medical Record 289

Electronic Medical Record Imaging Communication Radiologist 289

AuntMinnie

MAY 2, 2024

In addition, ChatGPT significantly improved radiologists' decision-making processes (14/20; 70%), structured and simplified radiology reports (8/8; 100%), enhanced patient communication and outcomes (5/6; 83.3%), generated radiology reports (4/4; 100%), and performed on radiology board examinations (6/6; 100%).

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sketched out details to help improve transparency in AI software product information, according to an article published January 26 in npj Digital Medicine. The full article is available here.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 25, 2024

Implementing ChatGPT may address the need for clear and accessible information about radiation protection,” the authors wrote. Some of the raters also criticized the ChatGPT-generated texts in the areas of response format and language, relevance, and misleading or missing critical information. The complete study can be found here.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 1, 2024

But how do patients get their own information about IR, if at all? If patients search for information using new tools like artificial intelligence, what is it telling them? If patients search for information using new tools like artificial intelligence, what is it telling them? How much does AI know about IR?

Interventional Radiology 331

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

“Our examination of image generation, video synthesis, and voice cloning demonstrates the potential of these tools to revolutionize education, communication, and visualization in radiology,” the authors wrote. The full article is available here.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Unifying multiple imaging repositories and being able to communicate collaboratively across several campus departments ranks as a top priority for Enterprise Imaging customers. Mayer is a 30-year-plus veteran in the healthcare information technology (HIT), EI, and the medical device field. We want to share and collaborate."

Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine 264

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Reseller partners Image Information Systems and Aycan Medical Systems will team up at the RSNA annual meeting in Chicago to showcase iQ-Router 5.0. TiQ-Router 5.0 improves long-distance, high-speed encrypted DICOM data transmission.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 14, 2024

"Evidence of cognitive motor dissociation may prompt more thorough investigation of subtle behaviors that are under volitional control, uncovering potential avenues for communicating with the patient and respecting their autonomy," they wrote. The median patient age was 37.9

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The ACR has prioritized effective patient communications in radiology and encourages its improvement, the authors wrote. As it currently stands, the high complexity of the responses clouds the promise of true patient access to health information,” the group wrote. ChatGPT has garnered attention as a potential tool in this regard.

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Aidoc

JANUARY 23, 2025

AI technologies , particularly those that help automate administrative and clinical tasks, can have a transformative impact on key metrics like patient throughput, length of stay (LoS) and communication between medical teams. LoS in the ED is often affected by delays in receiving test results or coordinating care with other teams.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 3, 2025

We need to get more information from the MRI scan," said Hashim Ahmed, MD, PhD, a urologist at Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Institution. We need to get more information from the MRI scan," Ahmed added. "We Communication with the radiologist is essential, Barentsz concluded.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 23, 2023

As part of the 21 st Century Cures Act, patients can access, exchange, and use their electronic health information, including radiology reports. Part of improving patient access to relevant health information is understanding health literacy.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 5, 2024

Promote : Alternative communication pathways through staff education and training. Publicize : Outreach to patients and community, nominate communication officer to liaise with media and public. Protocol : Encourage the use of standardized documents such as systemic therapy templates, treatment summaries to avoid errors.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 5, 2025

Improving patient communication around cancer screening and providing patient navigators to assist with the structural and cost barriers to screening are two ways health systems can help with successful screening rebounds, Star told AuntMinnie.com. The full study can be found here.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 19, 2024

It is also intended to inform women about the potential harms of overscreening so they can make an informed decision." Schoenborn added that c linicians and radiologists can use such information as feasible communication tools for their patients. "It

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Twenty-three articles were original research, while the rest included reviews and perspectives or brief communications. Bera and colleagues performed a literature search and identified 51 articles published involving ChatGPT and radiology/imaging dating between January 26 to August 14. The full article is available here.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Information Blocking Rules Compliance with the CMS Information Blocking requirements went into effect on April 5, 2021. As we reported , “The intent of the law is to promote the free flow of relevant healthcare information between providers and to ensure that patients can access their own information where and when they need it.

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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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Radiology Cafe

JUNE 19, 2024

Here’s what we covered: Importance of Precise Medical Requests: I highlighted the necessity of good communication in medical imaging requests. Communication Strategies in Radiology: Effective communication within the radiology department and with other medical teams is essential for optimal patient outcomes.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 2, 2024

Large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT are rapidly being integrated into clinical practice, with several LLM-based pilot programs underway in hospitals and clinicians beginning to use ChatGPT to communicate with patients and draft clinical notes, according to the authors. prevalence estimates. I am a medical educator.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 5, 2024

ask for an early stop to the examination, and 36% are dissatisfied with the communication between them and imaging staff, she noted. In fact, when it comes to MRI exams, 25% to 30% of patients report "moderate to advanced fear," 1.5% Patients' experience [can] positively or negatively influence outcomes," she explained.

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MRI Communication Clinic Disease 223

AuntMinnie

JULY 17, 2024

The authors suggested that qualitative evaluation of sources of stress, anxiety, or frustration, and the impact of workload on decision-making and attitude could identify gaps in workflow or communication. The full analysis can be found here.

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Ben White

MARCH 4, 2024

Their patient information is being held hostage. They’re pressuring docs to transition despite the reality that SimplePractice is currently mostly used by nonphysician therapists and is half-baked as an EHR: They don’t have labs! They don’t have snippets or dot-phrases! They don’t even have e-prescribe!

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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. Large language models continue to be explored by medical researchers for their utility in the clinic. In radiology, the performances of these models have demonstrated mixed results.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 4, 2025

The program includes training in professional skills such as effective communication, personal finance, AI in practice, and early-career leadership -- skills that, while typically considered to be beyond the scope of traditional radiology education, are critical for long-term success in the field, RLI noted.

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Vesta Teleradiology

MARCH 3, 2025

Guidance for Patient Communication Effective communication with patients regarding this development is vital: Pre-Procedure Consultation : Encourage patients to inform all members of their healthcare team about their use of the FreeStyle Libre 2 or 3 systems prior to scheduling imaging procedures.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 25, 2025

On the F&A issue, we will be focusing on educating policymakers and their staff on what exactly facilities and administrative costs mean and do, to try and put a face on it," Cruea said.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 26, 2024

They gathered 150 CT, 150 MRI, 150 ultrasound, and 150 diagnostic mammography reports from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care (MIMIC-IV) database. Such efforts can translate the promise of LLMs into tangible benefits for patient understanding, communication, and ultimately, health care outcomes.”

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 25, 2024

In an accompanying editorial, Tejas Mehta, MD, and Max Rosen, MD, from the University of Massachusetts echoed that sentiment, writing that relationships between academic medical centers and community hospitals and other members should be strengthened.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Nuance Communication has launched a new AI dictation tool, PowerScribe Smart Impression, built on the foundation of its PowerScribe platform. It automatically creates natural and accurate wording of draft impressions, helps users avoid common mistakes, and offers reminders of important information to include, according to Nuance.

Communication 130

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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. Large language models continue to be explored by medical researchers for their utility in the clinic. In radiology, the performances of these models have demonstrated mixed results.

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MRI Network

JUNE 22, 2024

Building information modeling (BIM) software is the latest disruptive technology in construction management. All project information resides in one central location. As your design evolves, cross-discipline coordination is improved since everyone is working with the latest information.

Communication 52

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Ben White

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The progressive ease of information acquisition and low-effort good-enough “work” generation may be good for a lot of things, but actually internalizing the skills of deliberation, argumentation, and communication? A very short essay, well worth the 2 minute read. Probably not so much.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Follow-up dedicated ultrasound may be performed to further interrogate areas of disease and inform comprehensive treatment planning. Consistent communication between radiology and gynecology professionals is recommended to … provide the best care for patients." The complete study can be found here.

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Imaging Technology

MARCH 28, 2024

s AJR manuscript included patients who underwent outpatient imaging examinations at three campuses within a large private academic health system (January 1, 2021–December 31, 2022), which implemented policies to comply with Cures Act information-blocking provisions on January 1, 2022. Tan et al.’s hours after implementation.

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