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MRI radiomics model predicts risk in women with DCIS

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An MRI-based radiomics model shows potential for distinguishing low- from high-risk cases of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), an early form of breast cancer, according to a study published April 1 in Radiology. The study highlights how radiomics can help stratify risk in DCIS cases compared with clinical and qualitative imaging information alone, noted lead authors Kalina Slavkova, PhD, of Columbia University in New York City, and Ruya Kang, PhD, of Brown University in Providence, RI.

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Radiologists say paid family and medical leave a key factor when choosing a practice

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Respondents in academic practices were more likely to report a paid-leave policy when compared to others working in hospitals or private practice.

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AIUM: POCUS residency tracks improve skills for family med specialists

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ORLANDO -- Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) residency tracks lead to marked improvement in exam performance by family medicine specialists, according to findings presented March 31 at the 2025 American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) annual conference. In her talk, Laurel Gutierrez, MD, from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, discussed her teams research on how first-year residents significantly performed better on POCUS exams than non-track residents at their institution.

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GE HealthCare finalizes purchase of radiopharma firm that generates $183M in revenue

Radiology Business

The Chicago-based manufacturer is buying the remaining stake in Nihon Medi-Physics, a Japanese developer of imaging agents used in SPECT and PET exams.

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Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies

Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.

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ITM appoints new chief medical officer

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Radiopharmaceutical biotech firm Isotope Technologies Munich (ITM) has appointed Celine Wilke, MD, as its chief medical officer. In a statement, the company said that Wilke will lead the clinical development and medical teams in bringing ITM-11, ITMs targeted radionuclide therapy agent for neuroendocrine tumors, toward potential market approval, as well as further accelerating the development of other radiopharmaceuticals in the companys precision oncology pipeline.

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Resting-state fMRI analysis reveals impact of blast exposures

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Functional MRI (fMRI) is further revealing changes in the brain caused by repetitive blast exposure and highlights the need to rethink "mild" brain injuries across society, according to research published April 1 in Radiology. A team led by neuroradiologist Andrea Diociasi, MD, from Mass General Brigham in Boston studied 220 U.S. military special operations forces members and found that when standard MRI exams appeared normal, resting-state fMRI maps obtained from functional connectivity (FC) mu

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Radiology-supported law change would tighten screws on prior authorization requests

Radiology Business

The Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 202 is endorsed by 30 trade groups including the Society of Interventional Radiology.

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Most popular radiology video interviews on Health Imaging

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Radiology has seen a lot of large language model and generative AI research and adoption and it is clearly a hot button topic with our No. 1 video.

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STEM Isn’t Just For Scientists: How To Drive More Talent To Careers They Love w/ Dr. Ashley Huderson

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The past decade has seen a major drive to get more people into STEM careers. The main challenge in expanding the STEM workforce isn’t a lack of interest; it’s the way STEM is portrayed. Many people see it as an exclusive field, accessible only to a select few. But in reality, STEM is all around us, embedded in almost every job and industry.

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Maximize Your Radiology Center’s Performance With Specialized Scheduling

Patient-centric scheduling can only be achieved through optimized radiology workflows, effective communications between staff and physicians, and, of course, through specialized schedulers. In this guide, we’ll take you through a step-by-step process to transform your radiology center into a high-performance hub of medical imaging.

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GE HealthCare Debuts AI-Powered Cardiac CT Device at ACC Conference

Diagnostic Imaging

Featuring enhanced low-dose image quality with motion-free images, the Revolution Vibe CT system reportedly facilitates improved diagnostic clarity for patients with conditions ranging from in-stent restenosis to atrial fibrillation.

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AI-Powered Imaging Technique Shows Promise in Evaluating Patients for PCI

MedImaging Radiography

A study to assess the effectiveness of AI-powered FFR assessment in PCI outcomes has met its primary endpoint.

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Breast MRI-Based Radiomics May Reduce Overtreatment of DCIS

Diagnostic Imaging

New multicenter research suggests that radiomic features derived from breast MRI may enhance prognostic capabilities with disease upstaging for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).

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AI-Powered Imaging Technique Shows Promise in Evaluating Patients for PCI

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A study to assess the effectiveness of AI-powered FFR assessment in PCI outcomes has met its primary endpoint.

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The Employers Guide to Controlling Cancer

About 40% of us will be diagnosed with cancer in our lifetime, and patients are getting younger. At the same time, the cost of treatment continues to rise, with employers spending 8.5% more on cancer care for each employee than they did last year. The best thing employers can do for their employees and business tomorrow is to invest in cancer detection and care today.

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The Power of Value-Based Selling: Why It’s the Future of Sales

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Todays customers have more options than ever. If they need a product or service, theres a good chance multiple businesses can provide what they seek. In addition, they know how to research. Online reviews and rankings help narrow down the options until they find a provider they’re happy with. Its no wonder lists of features and benefits don’t often sway the enlightened customer of today.

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