TRA Medical Imaging

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

When it comes to your health, selecting the right diagnostic imaging center is an important decision. Whether you’re getting a routine scan or investigating a specific health concern, the imaging center you choose can significantly impact the accuracy of your diagnosis and the quality of care you receive.

Diagnostic Imaging 52

Diagnostic Imaging Diagnostic Imaging Insurance 52

Professional Radiology

AUGUST 28, 2024

Among the most vital tools in this preventive health is diagnostic imaging. From X-rays and ultrasounds to MRIs and CT scans, these technologies provide invaluable insights into the body’s internal structures, allowing for precise diagnosis and effective treatment planning.

Diagnostic Imaging 130

Diagnostic Imaging Diagnostic Imaging X-ray 130

Diagnostic Imaging

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Catch up on the most well-read ultrasound articles from 2023.

Ultrasound 135

Ultrasound Diagnostic Imaging Diagnostic Imaging 135

Professional Radiology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Diagnostic imaging is an important tool used every day in healthcare to assist doctors in making the most informed decisions for their patients. Over the years, advancements in diagnostic imaging have greatly increased patients’ overall care, quality of life, and outcome when diagnosed with certain conditions.

Diagnostic Imaging 130

Diagnostic Imaging Diagnostic Imaging Magnetic Resonance Imaging 130

AuntMinnie

MARCH 11, 2025

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. Medical imaging played a significant role in the early days of the pandemic when it hit its initial peak in April 2020.

Radiation Oncology 201

Radiation Oncology Radiology X-ray Radiation 201

AuntMinnie

JANUARY 9, 2025

Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) has a diagnostic accuracy comparable to digital mammography for women referred for breast imaging, a study published January 10 in Cancer Treatment and Research Communications found. The retrospective study included data collected from 10,742 total exams from the two modalities. compared to 0.90

Imaging 265

Imaging Imaging Modalities Diagnostic Communication 265

Professional Radiology

AUGUST 16, 2021

Diagnostic imaging tests are tools used by physicians to diagnose a range of medical conditions. Each of these imaging methods uses different technologies to create real-time images and videos of the internal structures of the body. There is no need to be anxious as imaging tests are non-invasive and painless.

X-ray 130

X-ray Diagnostic Imaging Diagnostic Magnetic Resonance Imaging 130

AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Instead, the AuntMinniecommunity gravitated more toward articles describing how advanced image analysis -- including AI-based assessment of body composition on CT scans -- can track treatment results and predict patient outcomes. Researchers warned that the COVID-19 vaccine was manifesting on imaging in ways that appeared to be disease.

MRI 280

MRI Medicare Radiology Technologist Radiologist 280

AuntMinnie

MARCH 29, 2024

Although medical imaging has frequently been considered a major culprit behind the growth of healthcare spending in the U.S., In fact, imaging's part fell from 10.5% the sum of payments from health plans and patients to health care providers for imaging and related services) on imaging increased 35.9% billion to $66.2

Healthcare 291

Healthcare Healthcare Nuclear Medicine Imaging 291

AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Higher Medicaid-to-Medicare reimbursement ratios (MMRR) are linked to increased likelihood of Medicaid patients receiving CT, MR, ultrasound, and x-ray imaging, researchers have reported. Hence, the potentially beneficial aspects of increased Medicaid reimbursement, although not [necessarily] specific to imaging, are broad-based."

Medicare 204

Medicare X-ray Nuclear Medicine Imaging 204

Professional Radiology

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Medical professionals take necessary precautions to ensure patient safety and modern imaging technology continues to minimize radiation levels. As the leading diagnostic imaging radiology center in El Paso, patient care and safety are our top priorities. Call (915) 225-2480 today.

Mammogram 246

Mammogram Radiation Diagnostic Imaging Patient Safety 246

AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

In 2024, the top three diagnostic imaging modalities used for cardiology-related imaging exams are SPECT, CT, and ultrasound, according to IMV's recently published cross-modality report 2024 Cardiology in Diagnostic Imaging Market Outlook Report. Want to share your knowledge of medical imaging?

Imaging 148

Imaging Ultrasound Diagnostic Imaging X-ray 148

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Morphologic features of axillary nodes on sonography are reliable indicators in predicting metastasis, according to research published October 24 in Clinical Imaging. Breast imagers have used various sonographics to categorize benign versus malignant lymph nodes. This is where sonography comes into play.

Diagnostic Imaging 291

Diagnostic Imaging MRI Ultrasound Diagnostic 291

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 25, 2024

On Friday, our hospital received 7 Butterfly iQ+ ultrasound devices, which will be indispensable in our work with the pediatric patients," he said in a Facebook post on October 21. Thanks to the support of the global imaging community, radiology staff at the Ohmatdyt can now look forward to restoring normal service.

Hospital 279

Hospital Ultrasound Global Radiology Radiology 279

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 25, 2024

7-tesla MRI gets us closer in imaging to our pathology colleagues, and offers many new possibilities for better treatment," he said. Going forward, Middlebrooks plans to apply his skills to the further development of AI for image reconstruction. There's a huge role for AI in image acquisition," he said. Perry Pickhardt, MD.

Nuclear Medicine 358

Nuclear Medicine Education Radiology Technologist Radiation Science 358

AuntMinnie

AUGUST 15, 2023

Augmented-reality training helps improve ultrasound performance for pediatri. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: Online course teaches students about appropriate imaging use Can ChatGPT support diagnostic imaging decisions?

Ultrasound 130

Ultrasound Diagnostic Imaging Diagnostic Radiology 130

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The finding is from a clinical trial that compared PET/CT imaging with gallium-68 (Ga-68) NODAGA-exendin-4 PET/CT with all routine imaging procedures for the localization of insulinomas. Endoscopic ultrasound is highly sensitive, but invasive, they added. Image available for republishing under Creative Commons license (CC BY 4.0

Nuclear Medicine 279

Nuclear Medicine Imaging Modalities MRI Ultrasound 279

AuntMinnie

JANUARY 22, 2024

Out-of-network billing by radiologists – often referred to as “surprise billing” – dropped significantly beginning in 2007 and imaging claims are now almost completely in network, according to a recent study. In an analysis of billing trends, the rate of out-of-network (OON) imaging claims declined from 12.6% in 2007 to 1.1%

Radiologist 312

Radiologist Insurance Imaging Modalities Nuclear Medicine 312

Diagnostic Imaging

APRIL 19, 2024

One of the features on the new Voluson Signature 20 and 18 ultrasound devices reportedly uses automated AI tools to facilitate a 40 percent reduction in the time it takes to perform second trimester exams.

Ultrasound 121

Ultrasound Imaging IT 121

MedImaging Ultrasound

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

A next-generation ultrasound technology capable of delivering remote diagnostic imaging without the need to go to a clinic or hospital is set to revolutionize ultrasound diagnostics.

Ultrasound 97

Ultrasound Diagnostic Diagnostic Imaging Hospital 97

TRA Medical Imaging

DECEMBER 3, 2024

At TRA Medical Imaging, we’re here to help you understand how diagnostic imaging can aid in identifying and treating these cold-weather ailments. Common Winter Conditions, Who to See, and How Imaging Can Help Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections Winter increases the risk of respiratory illnesses, including pneumonia.

Diagnose 52

Diagnose X-ray Imaging Medical Imaging 52

AuntMinnie

JULY 9, 2024

X-ray and ultrasound machines were badly damaged in a rocket attack on Ukraine's largest children's hospital on July 8, according to radiologist Stanislav Rebenkov, MD. It will take months to recover, he said. This is a very big crime," he told AuntMinnnie.com in a phone interview on July 9. There are broken windows everywhere. local time.

Hospital 336

Hospital Radiology X-ray Ultrasound 336

AuntMinnie

JANUARY 17, 2025

Capitol Imaging Services has acquired the seven freestanding MRI and diagnostic imaging locations of Houston MRI & Diagnostic Imaging in Texas. The company now owns the largest independent imaging platform in the Greater Houston area, with 18 total centers, according to its parent, Clearview Capital.

Imaging 100

Imaging Diagnostic Imaging MRI Health Imaging 100

Diagnostic Imaging

MAY 8, 2023

Adjunctive use of an artificial intelligence (AI) software demonstrated nearly equivalent sensitivity and over 28 percent higher accuracy in comparison to radiologist assessment of breast ultrasound images for breast lesions, according to new research presented at the recent Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) conference.

Ultrasound 138

Ultrasound Radiologist Imaging 138

Vesta Teleradiology

JANUARY 26, 2023

Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) is revolutionizing the healthcare industry and changing how doctors prescribe treatment for patients. POCUS is a diagnostic tool that utilizes ultrasound imaging to diagnose, monitor, and guide treatments for medical conditions. What Is Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)?

Diagnostic Imaging 52

Diagnostic Imaging Ultrasound Diagnostic Imaging 52

Diagnostic Imaging

MARCH 13, 2024

In a comparison of image-to-text large language models (LLMs), ChatGPT 4.0 offered a 95 percent sensitivity rate and an 83 percent AUC that were comparable to that of two senior radiologists and one junior radiologist interacting with LLM to differentiate between malignant and benign thyroid nodules on ultrasound.

Ultrasound 137

Ultrasound Radiologist Imaging 137

Cassling's MRI

JULY 26, 2024

Each year, Cassling is honored to connect diagnostic imaging teams with free resources to celebrate their sonographers during Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month. We’ve been doing this for a number of years, and every year we pick a new theme, artwork and slogan.

Ultrasound 98

Ultrasound Medical Diagnostic Imaging Diagnostic 98

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Gauging public attitudes around radiology workforce shortages and shifting diagnostic imaging and ultrasound examinations and ultrasounds to AI, the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) is pushing for shorter medical imaging wait times and a federal investment of over $1 billion Canadian ($721 million U.S.)

Medical Imaging 114

Medical Imaging Medical Imaging Diagnostic Imaging 114

Diagnostic Imaging

JULY 23, 2024

For women with dense breasts, the combination of mammography and supplemental breast ultrasound had a 36.4 percent higher sensitivity rate for detecting breast cancer in comparison to the combination of mammography and adjunctive AI, according to a new study.

Ultrasound 140

Ultrasound 140

Diagnostic Imaging

MARCH 22, 2024

A multiparametric ultrasound model emphasizing attenuation coefficient assessment demonstrated a 77 percent AUC for detecting metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), according to validation testing from a new multicenter study.

Ultrasound 131

Ultrasound 131

Diagnostic Imaging

APRIL 4, 2023

Emerging research shows the adjunctive use of automated breast ultrasound with mammography has similar sensitivity for breast cancer detection as adjunctive handheld ultrasound but may offer reduced false-positive rates in women with dense breasts.

Ultrasound 143

Ultrasound IT 143

AuntMinnie

MARCH 11, 2025

Imaging surveillance may be a safe alternative to surgical excision for architectural distortions detected by digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) alone, suggest findings published March 12 in the American Journal of Roentgenology. The Nguyen team studied outcomes of architectural distortions found by DBT alone with no ultrasound correlate.

Mammogram 130

Mammogram Ultrasound Diagnostic Imaging Diagnostic 130

Diagnostic Imaging

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Follow-up MRI imaging one year after transurethral ultrasound ablation revealed approximately 50 percent decreases in prostate volume and median PSA density, according to recently presented research findings at the 2023 Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO) Annual Meeting.

Ultrasound 129

Ultrasound MRI Imaging 129

AuntMinnie

MAY 22, 2024

Ritse Mann, MD, PhD, of Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands, and colleague Valentina Longo, MD, of Fondazione Policlinico Universitario in Rome, Italy, noted that, although CEM's performance is slightly less than MRI for diagnostic imaging of breast cancer, in "many situations [it is] a viable alternative."

MRI 224

MRI Radiation Imaging Modalities Insurance 224

Diagnostic Imaging

APRIL 17, 2023

Given the increasing prevalence of breast reconstruction, researchers discussed key signs of common complications on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound and other imaging during a recent presentation at the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) 2023 Annual Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging 144

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Imaging Ultrasound MRI 144

AuntMinnie

APRIL 16, 2024

A deep-learning model based on mammographic images can determine tumor staging and sentinel lymph node metastasis in breast cancer patients, a study published April 15 in Informatics in Medicine Unlocked found. The researchers highlighted that CNNs require little preprocessing compared with other image classification algorithms.

Mammogram 236

Mammogram Disease Imaging Diagnostic Imaging 236

Diagnostic Imaging

JANUARY 3, 2025

Adjunctive AI offered greater than seven percent increases in sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy for ultrasound detection of ovarian cancer in comparison to unassisted clinicians who lacked ultrasound expertise, according to findings from new international multicenter research.

Ultrasound 121

Ultrasound 121