AI generates concise, accurate radiology reports that rival humans’
Health Imaging
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
While its sentences varied in length, GPT-4 produced shorter radiology reports without missing the facts.
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Surviving the radiologist shortage: Experts discuss private equity and other options at RSNA 2023
Radiology Business
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
“Rural healthcare delivery is in trouble and private equity may have a role in supporting it," a Rad Partners leader told attendees on Sunday.
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Do women prefer having female radiologists perform breast ultrasound?
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Most women undergoing breast ultrasound are unconcerned about whether a radiologist is male or female, according to research published November 8 in PLOS One. A team led by Elisabeth Sartoretti, MD, from the University of Lucerne in Switzerland found that nearly three out of four women reported that it made no difference whether a female or male radiologist performed a breast ultrasound exam.
Medality Sale
Ben White
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
The folks over at Medality (née MRI Online) have a massive radiology learning platform, and I just recorded an episode for their Radiology Report podcast last week. Their Black Friday sale is a substantial discount (30% off through November 30), so if you’re in the market (or need CME), give it a look. The post Medality Sale first appeared on Ben White.
Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies
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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.
Study Shows Benefits of AI in Detecting Lung Cancer Risk in Non-Smokers
Diagnostic Imaging
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) assessments of chest X-rays identified 28 percent of a 17,000 plus cohort of never-smokers as being at high-risk for lung cancer, according to research to be presented at the annual Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference next week.
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Company launches world's first online portal for MRI safety reporting
Health Imaging
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
The web-based portal aims to log all accidents and any associated remedies, bringing as much information as possible to a central location.
LDCT lung cancer screening significantly improves long-term survival rates, first-of-its-kind study reports
Radiology Business
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
When physicians find lung cancer at its earliest stage, survival rates climb to 95%, researchers wrote Tuesday in RSNA's Radiology.
FAPI-PET shows promise for detecting pancreatic cancer
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
FAPI-PET imaging may become a powerful diagnostic tool for detecting pancreatic cancer, according to a study published November 16 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. A group led by Lukas Kessler, MD, of University Hospital Essen in Germany, assessed the accuracy of gallium-68 (Ga-68) FAPI-PET in patients with pancreatic cancer enrolled in an ongoing study.
Crowdsourced Advice for Being a Young Radiology Attending
Ben White
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
When I was serving as chair of the Texas Radiological Society’s Young Professional Section, I surveyed practicing radiologists about the transition between training and independent practice. This collection, along with other career advice, is collected on the YPS page of the TRS website. Here are some highlights from their advice: § On the Single Biggest Surprise of Being a New Attending: Being alone and not being able to get “the answer” from an attending The pace of private p
Maximize Your Radiology Center’s Performance With Specialized Scheduling
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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.
Study: Regular Mammography Screening Reduces Breast Cancer Mortality Risk by More than 70 Percent
Diagnostic Imaging
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Consistent adherence to the five most recent mammography screenings prior to a breast cancer diagnosis reduced breast cancer death risk by 72 percent in comparison to women who did not have the mammography screening, according to new research findings presented at the annual Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference.
New AI tool detects up to 13% more breast cancers than human clinicians can
Medical Xpress: Radiology
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
A new AI tool from Kheiron Medical Technologies and Imperial College London can detect up to 13% more breast cancers than humans in breast screenings.
5 things to know about unpaid caregiving (from a radiologist caregiver’s point of view)
Health Imaging
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
After experiencing firsthand the burdens and rewards of caring for a sick loved one, an academic radiologist underwent an awakening of awareness.
Radiology department tallies $1.2M in unreimbursed costs from multidisciplinary conferences in 1 year
Radiology Business
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Experts believe the data underline the need for reform, granting radiologists RVUs for this work and hiring more physicians to help ease the burden.
The Employers Guide to Controlling Cancer
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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.
Video from RSNA 2023: MRI safety
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
In a video interview at RSNA 2023, Tobias Gilk of Gilk Radiology Consultants discusses recent MRI safety incidents and shares how a new adverse event reporting system could facilitate better safety practices.
Private Equity & Piracy Metaphors
Ben White
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Time horizons, incentives, and moral hazard: a very enjoyable easy-listening zoomed-out discussion of the Private Equity industry on the Freakonomics podcast. If you find the discussion of healthcare and PE on this site and others to be too tedious and haven’t learned more about this very large and very important industry, this is a great well-produced episode.
Could an Emerging AI System Lead to Earlier Autism Detection with DT-MRI?
Diagnostic Imaging
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Through assessment of diffusion tensor MRI of the brain, a new AI system reportedly offers a 97 percent sensitivity rate in diagnosing autism in children between two to four years of age, according to research to be presented at the annual Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference next week.
Congestive Heart Failure and Sepsis: A Closer Look at Fluid Management
REBEL EM
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Background: In medicine, guidelines are valuable tools that help guide care. However, they are not rigid rules that must be strictly followed. Clinicians often find themselves grappling with the challenge of balancing the demands of meeting Center for Medicaid & Medicare (CMS) requirements while also addressing the unique needs of each individual patient.
Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color
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Women in rural areas, especially racial minorities, are less likely to receive a mammogram
Health Imaging
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
A study looking at older Medicare beneficiaries in Texas highlights a need for targeted breast cancer screening outreach.
Long COVID tied to microstructural changes in the brain, new MRI technique reveals
Radiology Business
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
The study also unearthed a correlation between such changes and symptom-specific brain networks related to impaired cognition, sense of smell and fatigue.
Hip x-rays help screen for osteoporosis in THA patients
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Plain hip x-rays may help screen patients for osteoporosis before they undergo total hip arthroplasty (THA), according to a study published November 14 in Scientific Reports. The finding is from a study conducted by a group at the University Hospital Jena in Eisenberg, Germany, that explored whether hip x-rays could be reliable indicators for bone mineral density (BMD) in male and female patients prior to THA procedures.
Neuroradiology Threads
Ben White
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Making a compilation list of links to Dr. Lea Alhilali’s excellent neuroradiology “tweetorials” was literally on my to-do list, but now her threads are all collected on Radiopeadia (so I don’t have to). The post Neuroradiology Threads first appeared on Ben White.
From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses
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Explore the latest insights from the American Cancer Society's “Cancer Statistics 2024” report, which unveils multiple alarming trends in cancer data. Cancer is on the rise among young adults, and diagnoses for 6 of the 10 most common cancers are escalating. With over 2 million new cancer cases projected in the U.S. this year, employers face increased challenges when it comes to supporting employees.
What a New Review Reveals About Mammography-Based AI and Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
Diagnostic Imaging
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Mammography-based artificial intelligence (AI) models demonstrated an 11 percent higher median AUC for predicting breast cancer than traditional clinical risk factors, according to a new systematic review of 16 retrospective studies.
GE HealthCare to Showcase AI-enabled Solutions Accelerating Digital Transformation in Healthcare at RSNA 2023
Imaging Technology
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
christine.book Wed, 11/22/2023 - 12:26 November 22, 2023 — GE HealthCare is preparing to showcase its Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled solutions at the 109th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, RSNA 2023 , being held Nov. 26-30 in Chicago, IL. In a statement issued by the company summarizing the range of products to be showcased during the meeting, the company noted findings from a report by RBC Capital Markets that approximately 30% of the wo
Study may show how brains become addicted to drugs
Health Imaging
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Scans provide new information on how administration routes of drugs have different effects on the brain.
RSNA 2023: Speaker calls for 'less talk, more action,' on diversity, equity and inclusion
Radiology Business
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
During remarks Tuesday, radiologist Reed Omary, MD, accused healthcare institutions of “DEI washing.
An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy
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