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Standardized reporting categorizes breast cancer detection methods

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These included the following: symptomatic presentations, imaging modalities, and other. It also noted that discordant detection method assignments were caused by mistaking a symptomatic presentation for an imaging modality (8/13) or mistaking an imaging modality for another imaging modality (5/13).

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ECR: 3 tips for developing a successful cardiac imaging practice

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VIENNA -- It's definitely possible to develop a successful cardiac imaging practice, according to a professional development presentation delivered February 28 at the ECR in Vienna. years of follow-up compared with CT imaging (2.1% Gutberlet emphasized that obtaining certifications is part of succeeding in cardiac imaging.

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New guidance issued on PET/CT imaging in breast cancer

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The guideline should be viewed as a dynamic document in a constantly evolving field, rather than as a definitive document or summary of existing protocols, the authors noted. “This guideline provides practical recommendations to be applied in clinical practice,” the group wrote.

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Are ‘super phantoms’ key to advancing medical imaging?

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In the face of rapidly emerging imaging technology, however, standard phantoms have not kept pace, as they rarely capture the complex properties of human tissue, the authors wrote. Image courtesy of Communications Engineering. Examples of test objects that the authors classify as super phantoms.

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Decoding Radiology Reads: Exploring Distinctions Between Preliminary and Final Interpretations (Kerala, Ernakulam, Kannur, Kollam, Kozhikode, Palakkad, Wayanad, Thiruvananthapuram, Alappuzha, Idukki, Kasaragod, Kottayam, Malappuram, Pathanamthitta, Thrissur)

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Leveraging Advanced Imaging Modalities: Complex Case Analysis: Discuss the use of advanced imaging modalities in final interpretations. Communication of Definitive Findings: Informing Treatment Plans: Discuss the role of final interpretations in informing treatment plans.

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ISMRM: What's next for MRI applications for MSK trauma?

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Sagittal view of the scapula showing a comminuted fracture of the inferior portion, imaged with computed tomography (CT, left image) and by an ultrashort time of echo (UTE) sequence (right image) on MRI. All images and captions courtesy of Prof. Definitely toward increased use, according to Fritz.

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How to handle software service agreements in radiology

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Sadly there is no universal definition of the word “timely” any more than there are any penalties associated with failure to meet a certain standard of service responsiveness. That may be acceptable for items three and four but definitely not for items one and two.

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