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Generative AI, radiologist shortages feature in 2024 Minnies

AuntMinnie

The voters also zeroed in on the ongoing shortage of radiologists as the Biggest Threat to Radiology. 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." But these barriers aren't deal-breakers.

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ISCT: Opportunistic CT data improves patient care

AuntMinnie

Opportunistic CT imaging data found on abdominal exams performed for other indications can be used to improve patient care, according to a presentation delivered on September 12 at the International Society for Computed Tomography (ISCT) meeting.

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ECR: Use MR enterography for complex IBD cases

AuntMinnie

Gastrointestinal imagers should use high-quality MR enterography for complex inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) cases that can't be dealt with using intestinal ultrasound, even though both tests contribute to overall assessment, said an expert leading an advanced course on imaging Crohn's disease at ECR 2025. "MR

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FDA authorizes AI-driven MRI Solution for Safer Alzheimer’s Treatment

Imaging Technology

A large study, needed for FDA clearance, demonstrated that the use of icobrain aria significantly increases the accuracy of ARIA assessments by radiologists and hence allows for safer use of new amyloid-beta targeting therapies for Alzheimer’s disease patients. icobrain aria was thoroughly evaluated in large reader studies.

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ARRS: More chemo response details needed in breast MRI reporting

AuntMinnie

Five radiologists with between one and 30 years of experience generated the reports. 25% reported the extent of the disease. Additionally, no report in the impression included the pattern of response, 95% included the maximum extent of disease, and 40% included baseline size. 53% included preoperative MRI evaluation.

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Road to RSNA 2024: CT Preview

AuntMinnie

At the RSNA meeting, attendees will hear animated discussion on the opportunistic use of CT imaging, including, for example, how it can provide information on a patient's bone mineral density, catch pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma earlier, and predict the presence of coronary artery disease by measuring epicardial fat volume.

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What Does It Take to Become a Radiologist?

TRA Medical Imaging

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.