AuntMinnie

APRIL 18, 2024

Consulting with a radiologist boosts patients' attitudes towards lung cancer screening (LCS) and their interest in quitting smoking, researchers have reported. The results were published April 17 in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology. Of the study participants, 20 were current and 18 were former smokers.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

“Initiatives by radiology departments to increase the availability and utilization of visas for IMG faculty applicants, to the extent permitted by institutional and state policies, could help expand the nation’s radiologist supply and thereby address the developing U.S. IMG candidates through education and training, the researchers suggested.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 23, 2024

Attrition doesn’t appear to be a significant contributing factor in the shortage of radiologists in the U.S., After analyzing Medicare billing data from 2019 to 2024, researchers from NYU Langone Health in New York City found that radiologists have a lower national attrition rate than other healthcare providers. “The Radiologists: 13.2%

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

TrueLearn has expanded its digital learning and analytics offerings with the acquisition of Medality (formerly MRI Online), a provider of education and practice development for radiologists. Under the agreement, TrueLearns platform will integrate Medalitys offerings, TrueLearn said.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 2, 2024

As a new year begins, we asked radiologists to weigh in on what has impressed them most and what might be next for GPT. Bera was the lead author of an October 2023 article published in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology that assessed literature on ChatGPT in radiology published between January 26 and August 14, 2023.

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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. Most Effective Radiology Educator Francis Deng, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine Francis Deng, MD. Deng is lauded internationally as an educator. He served in the U.S.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

But implementing the technology in a daily radiology workflow will require establishing particular measures, such as "educating radiologists and radiology trainees, alleviating liability risk, and addressing potential disparities due to the uneven distribution of data and AI technology," Hwang and colleagues explained.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 4, 2024

Up to 44% of diagnostic errors are due to laboratory tests and radiology exams that were inappropriately ordered, according to research published January 2 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. Reducing the order error rate may minimize diagnostic errors and potentially minimize harm to patients," the group noted.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 15, 2024

Instagram is a useful resource for the radiology community, including for education, according to findings published August 14 in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology. But what kind of images should radiology educators use? Weisberg and colleagues in 2016 created an Instagram page (@ctisus_radiology) for radiology education.

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Ben White

MARCH 24, 2025

One surmises this new pathway is not being offered because pediatric radiology is easier or requires less training and expertise than any other type of radiology but merely reflects the reality that we need radiologists with skills in pediatric radiology just as we do in nuclear medicine.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) radiologist Umar Mahmood, MD, PhD, has been named president of the board of directors of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), the group announced at its 2024 annual meeting in Chicago. Umar Mahmood, MD, PhD.

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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. The responses were scored as correct, incorrect, or clinically misleading by two cardiologists and one radiologist, with categorization based on majority vote.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

You can also view the complete 2024 scientific and educational program on the RSNA website. S5-STCE1-1 | Learning Center Theater 1 A study in this session suggests that adjacent x-ray imaging had low diagnostic efficacy for both upper and lower limb regions. 1:30 p.m. | Is adjacent x-ray imaging in the ER justified? 2:40 p.m. |

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 25, 2023

Introduced at RSNA , MyImageDx enables educators to leverage existing DetectedX content or load their own educational content for easily accessible and secure online learning. The next generation technology transforms the teaching and learning experience for clinicians, educators and students alike.

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TRA Medical Imaging

JANUARY 17, 2025

Becoming a radiologist requires an extraordinary level of dedication, education, and training. Radiologists are medical doctors who specialize in interpreting imaging studies like X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds to diagnose and guide treatment for various conditions.

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Vesta Teleradiology

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Finding a new job as a radiologist can be both exciting and daunting. To help navigate the process, here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) that radiologists often have when exploring new opportunities, with insights into why working with Vesta Teleradiology might be the right fit. Completion of a radiology residency program.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Our hope is that we'll be able to determine how to use this as a diagnostic tool in actual practice,” he said. He added that by the age of 50 or 60, many or most people have already had a CT scan for diagnostic purposes. “We Cooky’s tough love: It takes time to become an excellent radiologist. Innumerable nodules?

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 5, 2024

AI’s potential roles within radiology workflows continue to be explored in studies, but perceptions of the technology by radiologists have also been gathered. The “R-AI-diographers” project gained insights into how diagnostic and therapeutic radiographers expect AI to change their roles and identities. Of the total respondents, 31.3%

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AuntMinnie

JULY 26, 2024

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) said it supports a new Pennsylvania bill that requires licensing of medical imaging professionals, radiation therapists, radiologist assistants, and trainees. The bill also addresses the field of radiologist assistants, which are advanced radiography specialists.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 3, 2024

They become educated consumers for their own health.” Patel also emphasized the need to be committed to ensuring the utmost quality for patients, both from the radiologist and technologist side. This is actionable information,” Pushkin said in September. They [women] can do their own research on the topic and engage their providers.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The team's findings were published October 20 in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology. They devised a scoring system based on multiple questions (“Is the question the article is answering important to radiologists?” for instance), with two experienced academic radiologists then evaluating the studies.

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DECEMBER 27, 2023

Naeger, MD , as the 2024 ARRS Distinguished Educator. The ARRS Distinguished Educator award recognizes outstanding individuals in the field of medical imaging who have a proven record of improving radiological education and remain committed to creating and implementing new and innovative educational activities.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Healthcare disparities continue to plague medical imaging, but there are concrete measures radiologists can take to mitigate them, according to a paper published on October 12 in RadioGraphics. Improve education and outreach efforts for screening exams. Image courtesy of Peter Abraham, MD, et al. Lobby for increased price transparency.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Strategic investments in the right technology is key to CT contrast conservation, coupled with effective education and training as well as ongoing assessment and optimization of CT exam protocols," Sheriff told AuntMinnie.com. It's exciting to get great diagnostic images with less contrast to our patients," she said.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Patients prefer structure and thorough details on radiology reports, according to research published October 21 in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology. The team also suggested that patient-facing artificial intelligence (AI) tools could also help improve patient access and understanding without interrupting radiologist workflows.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 19, 2023

Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: ChatGPT tested on case-based imaging quizzes Can ChatGPT support diagnostic imaging decisions? Can ChatGPT perform well for patient education? Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT may one day be an everyday part of radiology.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Personal health information (PHI) -- images included -- can be easily accessed on the internet in PowerPoint files, according to a study published October 9 in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology. PowerPoint presentations that include medical images are a valuable educational tool, Stern and Weadock noted.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 22, 2024

Last introduced in June 2021 as HR-3657 and companion SB-2641 , MARCA would amend Medicare reimbursement policy for radiologist assistants (RAs) to align reimbursement with state radiologist assistant licensure laws. Or, they may be changing oversight for NPPs such as radiologist assistants.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Along with that, radiologists are tackling the challenge of screening for dense breasts, an issue that has come under intense focus in recent years. You can also access the complete scientific and educational program on the RSNA 2023 website. However, there’s more to women’s imaging than breast imaging. 11:10 a.m. | 3:20 p.m. |

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 18, 2024

By identifying where ChatGPT excels and where it falls short, educators and technologists can better strategize how to integrate AI into educational frameworks effectively,” Al-Naser and colleagues wrote. Radiologists and technologists continue to test generative AI’s merit when it comes to medical board exams.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 24, 2024

Interventional radiologists received an aggregate of over $60 million in payments from drug and medical device companies between 2017 and 2021, but most of this money is going to just a few of these physicians, according to research published July 24 in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology. million in total payments.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Increased productivity and workplace flexibility help radiologists keep work and life in balance. Marie Ekström Trägårdh , President of Sectra Imaging IT Solutions , says, “Radiologists today face increasing workloads and the risk of burnout.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Through his more than two decades as chair, Walker has overseen the integration of radiology departments at Nebraska Medicine and Clarkson and is credited with growing the department to close to 55 diagnostic radiologists. Matthew DeVries, MD, will lead UNMC's department of radiology on an interim basis.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 22, 2024

diagnostic radiology residents making their decision to pursue fellowship, a study published January 19 in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology. Traditionally, many residents in diagnostic radiology pursue fellowship. diagnostic radiology residents across 199 programs.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 17, 2024

A diagnostic radiologist who recently joined Ochsner clinic in New Orleans, LA, after partnering at Southeast Radiology in Pennsylvania, Rubin expects consolidation in radiology to continue. Depending on the data source used, the radiology specialty may see a net decrease in the number of radiologists in the U.S.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 9, 2023

“Algorithms like ChatGPT, a type of LLM, can help in improving patient outcomes, increasing the efficiency of radiology interpretation, and aiding in the overall workflow of radiologists,” the group wrote. In addition, the authors noted that administrative tasks are another area where ChatGPT can be implemented.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 26, 2023

A chatbot can outperform radiologists and ChatGPT in providing imaging recommendation. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: ChatGPT tested on case-based imaging quizzes Radiologists should be mindful of ChatGPT's potential and its risks ChatGPT shows potential in free-response exams Can ChatGPT support diagnostic imaging decisions?

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