Thu.Mar 20, 2025

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Radiologists less susceptible to visual illusions

AuntMinnie

Medical image experts demonstrated superior perceptual accuracy in response to visual illusions compared with a control group, according to recent research. The finding offers new evidence of how expertise and training may impact mechanisms underpinning visual perception, noted lead author Radoslaw Wincza, PhD, a behavioral scientist at Lancaster University in the U.K., and colleagues.

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Back on Backtable

Ben White

My first Backtable episode about the rad shortage, the job market, and PE in radiology was back in 2023. I’m back on Backtable this week with a wide-ranging conversation about the job market, teleradiology, updates in the world of radiology private equity, etc etc. Always fun to chat with Ally and Mike, they’re awesome. Though, for the record, I do not condone and categorically reject any label that contains or alludes to the phrase “thought leader.” // During the show, A

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Medtronic recalls embolization device used to treat aneurysms

AuntMinnie

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Medtronic has recalled its Pipeline Vantage 027 embolization device used to treat brain aneurysms, with 13 injuries and four deaths reported related to it. The recall is due to reports of a higher incidence of the flexible, braided tube part of the device failing to properly attach or stay attached to blood vessel walls during and after procedures, according to a March 18 recall notice.

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AI quantifies breast arterial calcifications on mammograms

Health Imaging

There are no standards requiring radiologists to report on the presence of BACs, even though up to half of referring providers have indicated they would prefer to be made aware of the finding.

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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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FBI issues alert on notorious ransomware group that targeted radiology practice

Radiology Business

Medusa has reportedly targeted over 300 victims including SimonMed Imaging, hospitals, law firms and manufacturers, according to the cybersecurity advisory.

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RadNet exploring expansion outside of its 8 core markets in 2025

Radiology Business

"Weve got a pipeline. and were hopeful we can execute and expand the footprint geographically," the company's CFO tells Oppenheimer Conference attendees.

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ML-based system predicts x-ray service times

AuntMinnie

A team in Italy has developed a real-time machine-learning (ML) system that can predict x-ray service times in emergency departments. The system has the potential to provide managers with early warnings of potential delays in the radiology unit and could enable proactive interventions to improve patient management, according to the group. Emergency departments are increasingly challenged by overcrowding, resource shortages, and rising demand for care, which compromise operational efficiency and

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Changes to practice-expense RVU component could spell ‘detrimental consequences’ for radiology

Radiology Business

Radiology experts are warning that reimbursements for certain imaging services are not enough to cover expenses, putting specialists in a precarious position.

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7-tesla MRI technique proves effective for epilepsy assessment

AuntMinnie

Researchers have reported the successful use of a 7-tesla MRI technique that identifies microscopic differences in patients' brains that cause drug-resistant epilepsy, or "focal epilepsy." The technique -- called "parallel transit" -- allowed doctors at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, U.K., to overcome the problem of signal "dropouts" in the brain on 7-tesla MRI and thus to offer curative surgery to epilepsy patients, according to a team led by Krzysztof Klodowski, PhD, of the University of

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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 launches new AI-enabled automated breast ultrasound system

Health Imaging

Ivenia ABUS Premium was designed to help streamline the supplemental breast ultrasound workloads and enhance diagnoses by improving ease of use and image reproducibility.

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Weight Bearing CT: A Game-Changer for Assessment of Knee Instability and ACL Injuries

CurveBeam AI

Weight bearing CT offers a new way to evaluate knee instability and ACL injuries.- a fast, low-radiation, and highly detailed 3D imaging alternative to traditional methods. In a recent talk at AAOS 2025, Dr. Camillo Helito, MD, PhD, Prof highlighted groundbreaking research on using this technology to assess tibial translation, femoral tibial rotation, and post-operative knee laxity.

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Early Mover’s Advantage: Why Al Lerberg Chose Cybersecurity Recruiting Before It Exploded [Replay]

MRI Network

In 2023, cybersecurity is a $202 billion industry with hundreds of thousands of jobs. Its hard to imagine that it was once a fledgling sector, but back in 2009 when Al Lerberg chose it, thats exactly what it was. Up and coming was how cybersecurity was once described. Today, its a dominant, mainstream niche that shows no signs of slowing down, especially when it comes to jobs.

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New Meta-Analysis Assesses Use of the Kaiser Score for Breast MRI

Diagnostic Imaging

The Kaiser score offers 24 percent higher pooled specificity than the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) for detecting malignancies on breast MRI, according to a 29-study meta-analysis.

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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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AI-Powered MRI Technology Improves Parkinson’s Diagnoses

MedImaging MRI

A new software tool can assist clinicians in differentiating between Parkinsons disease and similar conditions.

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GE HealthCare Unveils AI-Powered 3D Ultrasound System for Dense Breasts

Diagnostic Imaging

The Invenia ABUS Premium device reportedly offers consistent high-resolution imaging and up to a 40 percent increase in scan speeds for women with dense breasts.

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Generative AI Model Significantly Reduces Chest X-Ray Reading Time

MedImaging Radiography

A new study has evaluated the clinical value of a domain-specific multimodal generative AI model for interpreting chest radiographs.

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Transarterial Embolization for Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

JVIR

To assess the safety and effectiveness of transcatheter embolization for treatment of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVM) and the clinical outcomes of patients after this procedure.

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

Discover how Color's comprehensive care solution is revolutionizing cancer screening adherence and knowledge. Through an in-depth case study, Color's unique approach to comprehensive cancer care has shown significant benefits in increasing screening rates and enhancing patient knowledge. Participants reported a 2-3x increase in adherence to screening guidelines over just 8 weeks, with 84% of participants increasing their familiarity with timing and frequency of cancer screening.

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2021 LCS guidelines increased uptake, but disparities persist

AuntMinnie

Updated guidelines for lung cancer screening (LCS) from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) in 2021 increased adherence, but disparities persist among particular patient populations, researchers have reported. These disparities are seen among the uninsured, those without a primary clinician, and those living in rural areas, according to a group led by LaShae Rolle of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Florida.

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Eckert & Ziegler, AtomVie enter supply agreement

AuntMinnie

Eckert & Ziegler and AtomVie Global Radiopharma have entered a worldwide supply agreement in which Eckert & Ziegler will provide non-carrier-added lutetium-177 (Lu-177) chloride (Theralugand) to support AtomVie's manufacturing capabilities. The collaboration covers both early and late-stage development and extends to programs around the world.

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SCCT establishes new women's cardiovascular research award

AuntMinnie

The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) in collaboration with President-Elect Kavitha Chinnaiyan, MD, has created the SCCT Chinnaiyan Catalyst Award for Women's Cardiovascular Health Research. The award will support efforts to address disparities in the study of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women. The society is accepting applications through April 30 for research projects that highlight and improve gaps in the understanding of cardiac and vascular physiology in women, using