Diagnostic Imaging

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Utilizing a deep learning-based AI algorithm to differentiate between diagnostic and non-diagnostic quality of prostate MRI facilitated a 10 percent higher specificity rate for diagnosing extraprostatic extension on multiparametric MRI, according to research presented at the recent RSNA conference.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 2, 2024

These findings advocate for the potential of machine learning in revolutionizing cardiac tumor diagnostics, offering pathways to more accurate, noninvasive, and patient-centric diagnostic processes," the Sadegh-Zadeh team wrote. The researchers highlighted that machine learning techniques could lead to improved diagnostic performance.

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Ben White

OCTOBER 9, 2024

…Hospitals quite literally cannot operate beyond a few hours without diagnostic radiology. Many other unsolvable issues, such as retirements, interpersonal issues, poor work ethic, interventional radiology (IR) vs. diagnostic radiology (DR) squabbles, and [plug in your practice’s problems here] plague the group.

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Health Imaging

AUGUST 2, 2024

American College of Radiology CEO Dana Smetherman, MD, is a diagnostic radiologist who specializes in breast imaging. She spoke to Health Imaging about some key issues that have her attention in 2024 and beyond.

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Diagnostic Imaging

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

While GPT-4 demonstrated higher overall accuracy than other large language models in answering ACR Diagnostic in Training Exam multiple-choice questions, researchers noted an eight percent decrease in GPT-4’s accuracy rate from the first month to the third month of the study.

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Diagnostic Imaging

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Offering higher diagnostic efficacy than SPECT imaging for coronary artery disease (CAD) detection, the PET myocardial perfusion imaging agent Flyrcado™ (flurpiridaz F 18, GE HealthCare) provides unit dose availability and effectiveness in imaging patients with high BMI.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Center for Diagnostics and Telemedicine of the Moscow Healthcare Department in Russia is highlighting ultrasound training phantoms it has created, including a fetal phantom, that aims to help sonographers-in-training. It is the tenth model developed by the Center for Diagnostics and Telemedicine.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 10, 2024

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a new reimbursement plan July 10 for diagnostic PET scans that would provide separate payments for radiopharmaceuticals, as well as an extra payment for hospitals when they use domestically produced technetium-99m (Tc-99m).

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ScienceDaily

JULY 13, 2024

The team say this new approach could reduce the need for invasive and costly diagnostic tests while improving treatment outcomes early when interventions such as lifestyle changes or new medicines may have a chance to work best.

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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.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Under the new policy, CMS will unpackage and pay separately for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals with per-day costs exceeding $630, removing financial barriers that have long hindered patient access to essential nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 25, 2024

He earned his medical degree at the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed a residency in diagnostic radiology at the University of Florida. An assistant professor of radiology and radiological science, Francis Deng, MD, is the Johns Hopkins radiology department's co-director of medical student diagnostic radiology electives.

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Radiology Business

AUGUST 30, 2024

There has been a "notable" uptick in interest for diagnostic and interventional radiology, with experts recommending a shift in strategy to help standout in the process.

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Radiology Business

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Hamilton County, Ohio, jurors ruled against surgeon Robert Bradley, MD, while absolving colleague and diagnostic specialist Sean A. Litherland, MD.

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Professional Radiology

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Mammograms are a crucial diagnostic tool that helps doctors detect early signs of breast cancer and other breast-related issues. As the leading diagnostic imaging radiology center in El Paso, patient care and safety are our top priorities. However, many patients have concerns about radiation exposure and the potential risks involved.

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Radiology Business

JULY 10, 2024

In other announcements, Blue Earth Diagnostics names a new CEO, Volpara's chief adds a title following a merger with Lunit, and Upper Allegheny Health appoints an IR leader.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 9, 2025

WIDI SIM was developed by the university in 2010, and is the assessment module of its Wisdom in Diagnostic Imaging Program, an online assessment, education, and remediation program for diagnostic radiology residents.) The simulation included 65 cases. failing to identify key findings) or interpretive (i.e.,

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Radiology Business

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The legislation changes state insurance laws to require individual, group and nonprofit health plans to reimburse for both screening and diagnostic imaging.

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Health Imaging

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The new code family was created to "capture the physician work involving patients with implanted medical devices that require access to MR diagnostic procedures."

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The latest generation scanner features a 70 cm wide-bore design and integrates AI-enabled MR Smart Workflow solutions, designed to enhance access and diagnostic confidence to improve outcomes for more patients. With AI applications seamlessly integrated into our latest 1.5T

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AuntMinnie

MAY 20, 2024

Adding F-18 FES-PET/CT to biopsy/[immunohistochemistry] may increase the diagnostic accuracy of the ER status, especially when a tumor sample cannot be obtained, or the risk of a biopsy-related complication is high,” the group wrote. Around 70% of breast cancers express estrogen receptors.

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ScienceDaily

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

They demonstrate the efficacy of integrating multimodal MRI with behavioral assessments for greater diagnostic precision. Researchers report significant strides in enhancing early diagnosis of bipolar disorder in adolescents.

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Diagnostic Imaging

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Touching on a variety of topics in radiology, here are the top five most well-viewed content from Diagnostic Imaging in 2024.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 22, 2024

The findings may guide the design of a new diagnostic test for personnel exposed to blasts in training and combat, noted lead author Natalie Gilmore, PhD, of Harvard Medical School in Boston, and colleagues. Currently, there is no diagnostic protocol for detecting brain injury caused by repeated blast exposure, the authors explained.

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UCSF Biomedical Imaging

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This Nurse Practitioner Week, we’re proud to spotlight the vital role of Radiology's nurse practitioners who are essential to the care of patients having diagnostic and interventional procedures.

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ScienceDaily

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Osaka Metropolitan University researchers compared the diagnostic performance of ChatGPT and radiologists in assessing 150 brain tumor MRI reports. Their findings might surprise you.

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European Radiology

OCTOBER 30, 2024

A pioneering figure in diagnostic imaging and medical physics, Prof. Dedicating his career to advancing diagnostic radiology, particularly in CT imaging technology, Prof. His later work on breast-CT technology further underscored his commitment to improving diagnostic accuracy. Notably, Prof.

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UCSF Biomedical Imaging

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Andreas Rauschecker, MD, PhD, describes the AI tools he has developed to diagnose and monitor neurological diseases and improve the MRI diagnostic accuracy of radiology trainees.

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ScienceDaily

AUGUST 27, 2024

The findings pave the way for improved diagnostic techniques and new monitoring strategies for disease. Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence which can differentiate cancer cells from normal cells, as well as detect the very early stages of viral infection inside cells.

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Open Medscience

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Radiotheranostics offers a precise, personalised approach to cancer treatment by combining diagnostic imaging with targeted therapy The post The Future of Radiotheranostics: A New Frontier in Precision Medicine appeared first on Open MedScience.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Each physician was tasked with evaluating eight chest x-ray cases alongside suggestions from a simulated AI assistant with diagnostic performance comparable to that of experts in the field. When the AI advice was correct, the average diagnostic accuracy among reviewers was 92.8% with local explanations and 85.3% with local and 26.1%

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Imaging Technology

JULY 24, 2024

Not for use in diagnostic procedures. “We The company noted it recently released findings from a study conducted with Quest Diagnostics, a leading provider of diagnostic information services, on the impact of its AI-enabled workflows. Concentriq AP is for research use only.

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Health Imaging

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The hope is that by creating detectors that are more sensitive, less ionizing radiation will be needed to produce diagnostic quality imaging.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 18, 2024

Radiology administrators remain positive that diagnostic and interventional radiology will continue to grow as a profit center, according to The MarkeTech Group's Medical Imaging Confidence Index (MICI) report for the third quarter of 2024. They're also very confident that diagnostic and interventional radiology volumes will grow monthly.

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Radiology Business

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Australian company will secure exclusive worldwide rights to a suite of diagnostic and therapeutic candidates geared toward urological cancers.

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TRA Medical Imaging

JANUARY 3, 2025

Our commitment to maintaining a positive employee experience ensures that each team member can thrive while contributing to our shared mission of providing high-quality diagnostic imaging services. Our team is committed to delivering excellence while fostering a culture of trust, responsibility, and collaboration.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In fact, radiology often forms the foundation of diagnostics and treatment for hundreds of other departments including cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, oncology, and even dermatology. Without access to a given EMR, it becomes impossible for different doctors to view diagnostic scans and other data relating to the patient’s condition.

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