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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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Deep learning boosts MRI's ability to identify endometriosis

AuntMinnie

Using a deep-learning model with multisequence MRI can enhance the performance of radiologists for diagnosing endometriosis, researchers have reported. The study results could translate to better patient care, wrote a team led by Mana Moassefi, MD, of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Of the total study cohort, 12.5%

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Abdominal CT imaging shows potential for diagnosing sarcopenia

AuntMinnie

The study findings could translate into better patient outcome and an expanded role for radiologists, according to a team led by Eric Christensen, PhD, of the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute (HPI) in Reston, VA. The group's results were published April 16 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

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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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The Silent Strain: How Radiologist Shortages Are Impacting Patient Wait Times Nationwide

Vesta Teleradiology

Across the United States, radiologist shortages are creating a ripple effect that many patients never seeuntil theyre left waiting. Waiting for answers that may change the course of their care. In Michigan, a patient recently reported waiting over 80 days for imaging results. Waiting for a diagnosis.