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Lymphoscintigraphy underused in the U.S. to diagnose lymphedema

AuntMinnie

Lymphoscintigraphy (LSG) is recommended but seldom used to diagnose lymphedema in real-world settings in the U.S., Despite the recommendations of several guidelines for lymphedema, our real-world results demonstrate that only a minor proportion of patients with [lymphedema] in this healthcare insurance database undergo LSG,” the group wrote.

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Senators introduce medical AI reimbursement bill

AuntMinnie

The bipartisan bill would amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to set up appropriate payment of certain algorithm-based healthcare services under the Medicare program. This legislation would create that system, improving diagnoses and encouraging the adoption of AI devices in clinical settings.

Medical 288
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MRI-guided biopsy decisions halve the rate of clinically insignificant prostate cancer diagnoses

Health Imaging

“This paper is the message to healthcare authorities around the world to look over recommendations for men."

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Shaping the future of radiology in 2025: Trends, threats, and opportunities

AuntMinnie

Radiology is undergoing significant changes in 2025, driven by healthcare advancements, regulatory challenges, and workforce dynamics. The hospital takeover in radiology The healthcare landscape is witnessing a notable shift as hospitals evaluate taking radiology services in-house.

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AI-guided POCUS bests experts in detecting TB in underserved areas

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Her team studied how an AI-guided POCUS system can help diagnose tuberculosis in patients with respiratory symptoms. Suttels highlighted lung POCUS being connected to a smartphone to make diagnoses and being sputum-free. Image courtesy of Vronique Suttels, PhD.

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What has radiology learned in 5 years since COVID hit U.S.?

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This was something that healthcare systems in the U.S. in the modern era of healthcare had not been used to adapting to, as was the general public, said Ella Kazerooni, MD, from the University of Michigan. Kazerooni and colleagues worked to develop protocols to reallocate healthcare resources while also keeping workers safe.

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Road to RSNA 2024: Women's Imaging Preview

AuntMinnie

Women’s imaging at this year’s RSNA reflects momentous changes in trends regarding personalized, targeted healthcare in 2024 for women’s health. Contrast imaging techniques have tradeoffs in diagnosing breast cancer Monday, December 2 | 8:00 a.m.-8:10 8:10 a.m. | 4:50 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. |

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