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Road to RSNA 2024: Women's Imaging Preview

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Women’s imaging at this year’s RSNA reflects momentous changes in trends regarding personalized, targeted healthcare in 2024 for women’s health. Research efforts toward supplemental breast imaging have ramped up in recent years and in Chicago, attendees can see results from these imaging modalities being put to the test.

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Senators introduce medical AI reimbursement bill

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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.

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Lymphoscintigraphy underused in the U.S. to diagnose lymphedema

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Lymphoscintigraphy (LSG) is recommended but seldom used to diagnose lymphedema in real-world settings in the U.S., and 4.4%), while these imaging studies were less frequently used in the upper extremity, around 1%. according to a study published on December 14 the Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders.

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

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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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We gained in specificity when using AI algorithms to interpret these ultrasound images. Her team studied how an AI-guided POCUS system can help diagnose tuberculosis in patients with respiratory symptoms. Image courtesy of Vronique Suttels, PhD. Human experts interpreted the images based on typical lung ultrasound findings.

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ECR: PET/MRI highly effective for detecting prostate cancer

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Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) is a widely used approach for diagnosing patients with prostate cancer and reduces the need for invasive biopsies in approximately 30% of cases, Brembilla explained. Our preliminary data confirmed the potential increase of sensitivity of the combined use of PSMA PET with MRI compared to each modality alone.

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

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While the pandemic affected medical operations across the country, the experts said that radiologists developed and honed their sense of resiliency as imaging was placed on the front lines. This was something that healthcare systems in the U.S. We had to learn very quickly along the way, she said.