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Senators introduce medical AI reimbursement bill

AuntMinnie

This legislation would create that system, improving diagnoses and encouraging the adoption of AI devices in clinical settings. It is critical to advancing the medical progress upon which patients depend and which is being driven by medtech.

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

AuntMinnie

This transition is fueled by the growing demand for imaging services, efforts to reduce operational costs, and the need to ensure consistent service quality. Potential Impacts: Private practices under pressure: With hospitals consolidating imaging operations, private radiology groups risk losing valuable contracts.

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MRI, ultrasound have tradeoffs in diagnosing neuropathies

AuntMinnie

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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Generative AI, radiologist shortages feature in 2024 Minnies

AuntMinnie

Importantly, we are gaining deeper insights into disease processes themselves, which enhances our ability to diagnose and potentially treat conditions that were previously beyond our reach." Throughout the 1980s, he worked on 3D imaging with Pixar Animation Studios and continues this work with firms such as Microsoft and Nvidia.

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AI improves performance of nonradiologists in chest imaging

AuntMinnie

AI improves chest x-ray imaging interpretation by nonradiologist practitioners, which could be useful in low-resource settings, according to research published January 29 in Chest. That last part can be challenging for nonradiologists who do not constantly interpret diagnostic imaging exams.

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Interobserver agreement modest on ILD diagnosed with CT imaging

AuntMinnie

High-resolution CT is a key imaging modality for evaluating ILD, the investigators explained, noting that "accurate classification of disease has important implications for patients." But assessing imaging features for the condition can be challenging, even for experienced thoracic radiologists.

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ECR: CT lung imaging features predict progression to pulmonary fibrosis

AuntMinnie

Imaging and clinical features of interstitial lung abnormalities (ILA) can predict progression to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), according to research presented February 26 at ECR in Vienna. Their study included 77 patients with concurrent ILD and lung cancer.

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