AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Technetium-99m (Tc-99m) methyl diphosphonate (MDP) bone scans are a potentially viable noninvasive option for diagnosing calciphylaxis, according to a team at the University of Massachusetts in Worcester, MA. and Canada, which reported the sensitivity of bone scans for diagnosing calciphylaxis to be 62.5%, 89%, and 94.4%.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 18, 2023

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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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 8, 2024

PET/MRI imaging shows promise in diagnosing fevers or inflammation of unknown origin and may have advantages over PET/CT, according to a study published January 3 in the European Journal of Radiology. T2 IDEAL WATER image (B) shows increased T2 signal; LAVA WATER (C) image shows mild enhancement in these muscles.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 16, 2024

F-18 fluorothymidine (FLT) PET can identify early acute gastrointestinal graft versus host disease (GVHD) after patients undergo bone marrow transplants, according to a study published December 13 in Radiology: Imaging Cancer. F-18 FLT-PET imaging was performed on day 28. F-18 FLT-PET imaging of gastrointestinal GVHD.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 30, 2025

Ultrasound is the only imaging modality currently used in space, with point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) tools examining astronauts for various conditions. It was mostly about pattern recognition, recognizing what made a good ultrasound image or a bad ultrasound image, Chiao said.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 5, 2024

F-18 FAPI-PET/CT is superior to F-18 FDG-PET/CT for diagnosing and staging patients with pancreatic cancer, according to a study published January 4 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Typical PET (top), PET/CT (middle), and CT and MR (bottom) images of primary tumor obtained using both radiotracers in representative patients (A and B).

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Morphological markers culled from diffusion tensor MRI (DT-MRI) brain scans using an AI algorithm can help diagnose autism in young children with an accuracy rate of 98.5%, according to research to be presented at the upcoming RSNA meeting. The top five white matter features (region pairs) in a single image.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 1, 2025

The study highlights how radiomics can help stratify risk in DCIS cases compared with clinical and qualitative imaging information alone, noted lead authors Kalina Slavkova, PhD, of Columbia University in New York City, and Ruya Kang, PhD, of Brown University in Providence, RI. Image courtesy of RSNA. A graphical abstract of the study.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 3, 2025

MRI and ultrasound have tradeoffs in diagnosing peripheral neuropathies of the upper extremity, a study published March 4 in Radiology found. This [MRN] may be the preferred imaging method when available, particularly for the suspected involvement of proximal nerve segments or multiple nerves, the Schwarz team wrote. Sensitivity 91.6%

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Health Imaging

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The methods enable providers to identify signs of sepsis by assessing blood flow throughout the muscles.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 13, 2025

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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Radiology Business

MARCH 28, 2025

Renaissance Imaging Medical Associates, a California-based Rad Partners affiliate, allegedly created false radiology reports supporting the diagnosis of spinal enthesopathy.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 10, 2025

This legislation would create that system, improving diagnoses and encouraging the adoption of AI devices in clinical settings. There is currently no clear Medicare payment system for these devices, meaning that it can take years to be approved and paid out by Medicare accurately.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The finding is from a study that validated a fast protocol in 121 clinical patients, with seven independent readers giving the algorithm high scores for reducing image noise and improving image sharpness, noted lead author Jan Vosshenrich, MD, of New York University in New York City, and colleagues.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

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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Radiology Business

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As recently as three to five years ago, clinicians diagnosing disorders could not afford to dismiss the possible presence of “stumble-across” imaging studies. These are anatomic abnormalities that pop up in imaging exams looking for something else. Don’t confuse the term with incidental findings.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 22, 2024

ChatGPT-4 demonstrated high accuracy in analyzing and interpreting thyroid and renal ultrasound images in a study published March 19 in Radiology Advances. These functionalities indicate the tool's potential to improve radiological workflows by pre-screening and categorizing ultrasound images,” Sultan told AuntMinnie.com.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 18, 2025

It should be acknowledged that a lower proportion recalled might not be caused by radiologist mistrust in AI CAD but rather might indicate that those mammograms contain image signs that are less obvious for a radiologist. All images and caption courtesy of the RSNA.

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Radiology Business

OCTOBER 2, 2023

NPs purportedly would diagnose serious, complex conditions without the necessary medical imaging to reach such conclusions, the Department of Justice said Sept.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This is just the third year that RSNA has offered a dedicated track on nuclear medicine and molecular imaging, with eight scientific sessions covering research in prostate cancer imaging, breast cancer, cardiovascular and pulmonary imaging, and more. Which approach is best in newly diagnosed breast cancer? 9:30 a.m. |

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR) headsets show promise for helping clinicians interpret CT exams -- even for conditions such as diverticulitis, which can be tricky to diagnose, researchers have reported. The results were published November 4 in the Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine. "[We

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 22, 2024

ChatGPT-4 demonstrated high accuracy in analyzing and interpreting thyroid and renal ultrasound images in a small study published March 19 in Radiology Advances. These functionalities indicate the tool's potential to improve radiological workflows by pre-screening and categorizing ultrasound images,” Sultan told AuntMinnie.com.

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CurveBeam AI

MARCH 25, 2025

Weight bearing CT is more than just a modality for functional imaging “its a complete workflow revolution,” for point-of-care access and diagnosis, said Dr. Franois Lintz, MD, PhD, FEBOT. Traditional imaging methods like X-ray can miss up to 40% of fractures, leaving patients undiagnosed for months.

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Health Imaging

JUNE 17, 2024

Researchers involved in the work are hopeful their findings will help patients find relief sooner.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

A new PET radiotracer shows promise for diagnosing triple-negative breast cancer, researchers at Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center in China have reported. Ga-68 FZ-NR-1 PET/CT images and F-18 FDG PET/CT and PET/MRI images in representative nectin-4-positive TNBC patients. (A)

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 22, 2024

But getting ready for an uptick in musculoskeletal imaging doesn’t have to be daunting, according to Tim Klostermeier, MD, from UC Health in Cincinnati, OH. “I I love the role I play in diagnosing and treating these athletes. I do want to stress the team approach,” Kolstermeier told AuntMinnie.com. It’s a 24/7 operation.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 18, 2024

when assessing text-based medical imaging cases, a study published January 16 in Radiology found. However, the researchers pointed out that it remains to be seen how upgrades in ChatGPT improve performance in providing diagnoses in radiology cases. Imaging findings were originally characterized by radiologists.

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Health Imaging

MARCH 1, 2024

Manual reviews of X-rays remains important, because the true effectiveness of AI is still hard to quantify.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Advanced visualization software firm Imaging Biometrics has renewed its distribution agreement with GE HealthCare (GEHC). Under the agreement, GEHC will now sell Imaging Biometrics’ IB Neuro and IB Delta T1 platforms directly to both existing and new customers.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

CHICAGO – Black patients receive fewer MRI scans for Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis and undergo imaging at an older age than other racial groups, according to research presented November 27 at RSNA 2023. Image courtesy of Joshua Wibecan, MD. In addition, the average age at imaging for cognitive impairment among Black patients was 72.5

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 29, 2024

Imaging features are tied to pathological findings in breast cancer among young women, a study published January 26 in Clinical Imaging found. Previous studies indicate that women are being diagnosed with breast cancer at a younger age. Screening mammography is not typically recommended for women younger than 40 years of age.

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

12, 2025 Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, has published a case study by clinicians in the pulmonary and radiology departments at ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco (Milan, Italy) demonstrating the use of Dynamic Digital Radiography (DDR) to help definitively diagnose diaphragm dysfunction. tim.hodson Fri, 02/14/2025 - 15:14 Feb.12,

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Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

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

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Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Experts are calling the agent “the most exciting development in the field of nuclear cardiology" in several decades.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Organizing pneumonia can hide underlying lung cancers in up to 10% of cases, and repeat imaging in the form of PET/CT -- and additional biopsy -- should be considered in patients with high clinical suspicion of malignancy, researchers have reported.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 10, 2024

Currently, the CMS bundles Medicare payments for PET radiotracers for diagnosing disease as part of the packaged cost of imaging procedures in hospital outpatient settings. The new plan would likely increase patient access to these important imaging studies.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 28, 2024

ChatGPT would require further refinement before being used clinically to help educate patients about cardiac imaging, according to a study published May 23 in Clinical Imaging. Questions ranged from those on simple diagnostic subjects (“My doctor wants to run tests to diagnose coronary artery disease.

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