AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) Foundation has announced the cohort for its 2025 SDMS Foundation Emerging Leaders Program. The program is sponsored by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and provides a variety of leadership education opportunities, according to the SDMS.

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Ben White

MARCH 24, 2025

This month, at the request of the Society of Pediatric Radiology , the ABR announced the addition of pediatric radiology to the “do a fellowship during residency” pathway first pioneered by nuclear medicine several years ago. None of these societies speak for radiology any more than the ABR itself does.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Specifically, women want to be fully informed about the use of AI in healthcare and they want to retain human interaction in the diagnostic process." Reports suggest that people with higher levels of education are more optimistic about AI in medicine than others and that most people still want the human element actively involved.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 24, 2025

The Pennsylvania Association for Sonographers, formed in February 2025, is trying to support sonographers in the Keystone State and surrounding areas through accessible resources, networking opportunities, education, and careers. I thought, why doesnt the ultrasound community have their own society within different states? Aloysius College.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Each year, the Minnies award winners reflect the current challenges, issues, and advances in radiology. And for the first time since 2018, physician burnout did not win the Minnies award for Biggest Threat to Radiology. Interested in the history of the Minnies, our annual award program recognizing excellence in radiology?

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Ben White

JANUARY 17, 2025

Here are several things to consider about learning radiology in addition to my articles on Approaching the R1 Year, How to be a First Year Radiology Resident , and Radiology Call Tips. Every diagnostic consideration raises its own series of differentials and potential complications. Avoid their mistakes.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Who made it to the final round in the 2024 edition of the Minnies, AuntMinnie.com 's event recognizing excellence in radiology? Most Influential Radiology Researcher Erik Middlebrooks, MD, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL Erik Middlebrooks, MD. Most Effective Radiology Educator Francis Deng, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine Francis Deng, MD.

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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? Previous research suggests that over 47% of U.S.-based

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Large language models (LLMs) demonstrate high accuracy on radiology exams, yet decrease in accuracy over time, according to research published November 20 in the European Journal of Radiology. Claude, and Google Bard have demonstrated near-expert-level performance on radiology exams, the authors noted.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The use of AI in thoracic imaging has begun to demonstrate "cumulative evidence of effectiveness," but more testing and research are needed to determine its feasibility for this application, according to a commentary published February 25 in Radiology. van Beek, MD, of the University of Edinburgh in the U.K. in an accompanying editorial.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Most published articles testing ChatGPT in radiology show that the technology offers impressive performance, although there continue to be opportunities to improve it, according to a team in Cleveland. The team's findings were published October 20 in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 18, 2024

Although falling just short of the 100% rate achieved in the last two years, nearly all available resident positions for diagnostic and interventional radiology were filled on Match Day 2024 on March 15.

Radiology 290

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AuntMinnie

MAY 14, 2024

Clinicians need education to understand hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) tracking and surveillance resources, according to research published May 14 in JAMA Network Open. This includes a perceived lack of diagnostic radiology resources, with ultrasound being the go-to imaging modality for liver surveillance.

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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. However, they highlighted an increase in interest in breast radiology. “It Traditionally, many residents in diagnostic radiology pursue fellowship.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Finally, we provide a sampling of interventional radiology research, which is also largely concerned with reducing patient radiation. You can also view the complete 2024 scientific and educational program on the RSNA website. Moreover, the tool significantly reduced wait times for radiological assessment, according to the group.

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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. Mahmood has also served as associate editor and consultant to the editor for the journal Radiology.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 18, 2023

Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: Can ChatGPT perform well for patient education? Psychiatric side effects of IR antibiotics can be severe Diagnostic radiology certifying exams will switch to oral format Interventional radiology faces barrier in public awareness SIR aims for more awareness of interventional radiology

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 22, 2023

2024 will see term beginnings for newly appointed radiology chairs. University of Wisconsin In December, the University of Wisconsin (UW) School of Medicine and Public Health named Scott Reeder, MD, PhD, chair of the department of radiology. Matthew DeVries, MD, will lead UNMC's department of radiology on an interim basis.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Radiologists and radiology practices can become active partners in efforts to assist patients along their imaging journey and overcome existing barriers to equitable cancer screening care for traditionally marginalized populations," wrote a group led by Peter Abraham, MD, of the University of California, San Diego.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 3, 2024

The percentage of females and underrepresented minorities in radiology trainee programs has increased in recent years, but only modestly, according to an analysis published May 3 in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology. Furthermore, the integrated interventional radiology training pool "demonstrated a significant evolution."

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 17, 2025

American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) leaders plan to launch by mid-year the first phase of an action plan that they hope will increase the medical imaging and radiation therapy workforce in the U.S. Consensus committee workgroups are focusing on sustainable action, the ASRT said.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

POCUS allows for real-time evaluation and administration of treatment, without reliance on facility-based scanning, i.e. radiology departments, and avoidance of unnecessary tertiary care referral is a major benefit, he added. The clinical implementation of point-of-care ultrasound is making steady progress. Courtesy of Dr. Cher Heng Tan.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Although relatively few of these changes will impact radiology practices, it’s essential to know what they are and adjust your practice systems accordingly. epiaortic), diagnostic Intraoperative epicardial cardiac ultrasound (i.e., Ultrasound guidance is now bundled with the primary procedure.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 3, 2024

Unfortunately, radiology clinicians have a limited number of measures to choose from, which interferes with their ability to obtain a high score. A QCDR is operated by a vendor approved by CMS, often sponsored by specialty societies such as the American College of Radiology (ACR).

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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

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. What tests will be ordered?”)

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Navigating early career options presents more choices for radiology trainees than in the past. However, private equity ownership accounts for only about 10% of the radiology market year over year, explained Eric Rubin, MD, who led the panel discussion. AI, especially noninterpretive AI, will become significant in radiology practices.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 22, 2023

2024 will see term beginnings for newly appointed radiology chairs. University of Wisconsin In December, the University of Wisconsin (UW) School of Medicine and Public Health named Scott Reeder, MD, PhD, chair of the department of radiology. Matthew DeVries, MD, will lead UNMC's department of radiology on an interim basis.

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Imaging Technology

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Plans for the 24-hour Social Media Education Marathon follow news of the FDA’s new “dense breast” reporting requirement going into effect September 2024. Posts will include links to educational tools on the DenseBreast-info.org website addressing what breast density is, why it matters, and screening options for women with dense breasts.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Current and future applications of ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs) in radiology hold immense promise for improving patient care and outcomes, according to an article published October 5 in Academic Radiology. In addition, the authors noted that administrative tasks are another area where ChatGPT can be implemented.

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Vesta Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Every November, Radiologic Technology Week celebrates the vital role radiologic technologists play in patient care and diagnostics. This annual event recognizes the hard work and dedication of radiologic technologists (RTs) who operate imaging technology to aid in accurate diagnoses and treatments. vacancy rate.

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Vesta Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Radiology is constantly evolving, with advancements and challenges shaping how providers deliver care. Artificial Intelligence (AI): Revolutionizing Radiology in 2025 AI continues to make waves in radiology, offering improved diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. Read more about AI advancements in radiology here.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

academic radiology departments, according to a recent study by researchers at John Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, MD. After completing a radiology residency, IMGs may pursue job opportunities in the U.S. graduate medical education (GME) diagnostic radiology trainees and 12% of the active practicing radiologist workforce.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 5, 2024

Promote : Alternative communication pathways through staff education and training. While laboratory and diagnostic deficits may be readily quantified, the impact of disrupted or delayed care on patient outcomes is less readily quantifiable, they noted. “We proton mail).

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 7, 2025

Radiology practices often participate in the Medicare Quality Payment Program (QPP) through the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). The MIPS Quality performance category scoring has been modified for 2025, which could have a positive effect for radiology practices. This would include many diagnostic radiologists.

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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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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 17, 2024

include education, advocacy, and industry partnerships, according to a study published January 10 in the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology. Strategies to increase the use of cardiac PET myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) in the U.S. noted Rupa Sanghani, MD, of Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, and colleagues. the authors noted.

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