January, 2025

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Ultrafast MRI exam bests standard MRI for classifying breast cancers

AuntMinnie

An ultrafast MRI-based radiomics model performs just as well as standard MRI and isnt dependent on radiologist experience, according to research published January 25 in La Radiologia Medica. A team led by Bo Kyoung Seo, MD, PhD, from Korea University in Ansan City, South Korea, found that the ultrafast MRI radiomics model successfully classified hormone receptors, HER2 status, and molecular subtypes on par with standard MRIs performance.

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Some Advice on Learning Radiology

Ben White

Here are several things to consider about learning radiology in addition to my articles on Approaching the R1 Year, How to be a First Year Radiology Resident , and Radiology Call Tips. Develop Robust Search Patterns Real search patterns are not just the order in which you analyze a fresh scan, they are a series of if-then statements: If I see this finding, then I will look carefully at this other structure for an associated abnormality.

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COVID lung damage evident in up to 1/3 of cases 12 months after infection

Health Imaging

These findings are not exclusive to severe cases of the virus and have been observed in individuals who reported having more moderate infections.

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Artificial intelligence: Algorithms improve medical image analysis

ScienceDaily

Artificial intelligence has the potential to improve the analysis of medical image data. For example, algorithms based on deep learning can determine the location and size of tumors. This is the result of AutoPET, an international competition in medical image analysis. The seven best autoPET teams report on how algorithms can detect tumor lesions in positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography (CT).

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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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CDC considers letting nurse practitioners, physician assistants read X-rays under federal program

Radiology Business

The agency's B Reader Program trains and certifies physicians to classify chest radiographs of workers participating in federal health surveillance programs.

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Experts call for CPT codes for imaging AI reimbursement

AuntMinnie

Imaging AI tools and algorithms continue to be rapidly developed and deployed into clinics, but experts say theres an elephant in the room that still needs to be addressed: reimbursement. Specifically, AI supporters are focusing on the lack of current procedural terminology (CPT) codes representing imaging services performed with AI. CPT codes are needed for appropriate insurance reimbursement.

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Self-Worth as an Early Radiology Trainee

Ben White

Your value as a person is never just your job performance, but even your value as a resident isn’t just what you bring to your early efforts: after years of steady skill and knowledge acquisition during school and internship, the R1 step backward into novicehood can be emotionally challenging. For better or worse, it’s in many ways a fresh start.

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Dementia cases are about to skyrocket—how will this affect imaging demand?

Health Imaging

Recent projections could create an environment of unprecedented demand for nuclear imaging.

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Ultrasound-directed microbubbles could boost immune response against tumors

ScienceDaily

Researchers have designed process that uses ultrasound to modify the behavior of cancer-fighting T cells by increasing their cell permeability. They targeted freshly isolated human immune cells with tightly focused ultrasound beams and clinically approved contrast agent microbubbles. When hit with the ultrasound, the bubbles vibrate at extremely high frequency, acting as a push-pull on the walls of the T cell's membranes.

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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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Radiologist among America’s ‘best jobs’ in 2025, US News and World Report says

Radiology Business

The specialty came in at #77 on the list, which is based on factors such as growth potential, work-life balance, job safety, employment rate and salary.

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Current Topics in Mammography

Healthcare Administrative Partners

Mammography remains one of the most critical areas of radiology practice, and one that is facing changes in reporting requirements and reimbursement policy. Even with additional mammography reporting requirements placed on radiology practices, the reimbursement value of mammography services has not changed to reflect the extra work. However, changes to screening policy could provide increased mammography volume.

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Triple-negative breast cancers impact female populations differently

AuntMinnie

In the face of overall breast cancer rate increases, women of varying race and ethnicity experience disproportionately higher increases -- and higher rates of molecular subtypes, according to a study published January 24 in JAMA Network Open. A group led by Noelani Li from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle, WA, found that women of the following races and/or ethnicities face incommensurate cancer rates compared to white women: Hispanic, non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native, an

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Ashes to a New Radiology Practice

Ben White

People often ask me what I think will/does happen when private equity groups fail. The answer I’ve always said is it probably depends. The work needs to get done, so there are three big options: Direct hospital/system employment probably with locums in the short term New private practice Outsourced to teleradiology firm (potentially with IR/DR split and locus/direct employment for on-site procedural work) There was a story this past summer in Radiology Business that I don’t think I s

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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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MRI shows 'long-lasting' impact of cannabis use on brain regions linked to memory

Health Imaging

These findings should serve as a reminder that marijuana, which is often touted as a safer and more natural alternative to alcohol, can cause harm.

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Celebrating Seven Consecutive Years as a Great Place to Work

TRA Medical Imaging

We are proud to announce that TRA Medical Imaging has been certified as a Great Place to Work for the seventh year in a row! This remarkable achievement highlights our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace where team members feel valued, supported, and inspired. What Does It Mean to Be Great Place to Work Certified? To earn Great Place to Work certification, an organization must undergo a rigorous two-step process that focuses on employee experience: Trust Index Survey: This survey gau

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Several states propose legislation to bolster coverage for supplemental breast imaging

Radiology Business

Those proposing breast imaging-related measures so far in 2025 have included Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Missouri, New York, South Carolina, Utah and Virginia, ACR reports.

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New AI Tool Could Help Identify Dementia Risk

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Tue, 01/21/2025 - 13:17 Jan. 21, 2025 The NeurEYE research team, led by the University of Edinburgh, with Glasgow Caledonian University, has collected almost 1 million eye scans from opticians across Scotland, forming the worlds largest data set of its kind. The scientists will then use artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze the image data, linked to relevant patient data on demographics, treatment history and pre-existing conditions.

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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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ASRT report highlights enrollment growth in technologist programs

AuntMinnie

Student interest in radiologic technology education programs is on the rise, suggest survey findings published by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). The ASRTs findings, published in December 2024, reported that the number of enrolled students increased from 17,679 students in 2023 to an estimated 19,815 students in 2024. These students entered programs approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

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New Social Feeds

Ben White

I signed up for my Threads and Bluesky accounts in addition to OG Twitter/X or even LinkedIn a while back but never started really using them (@benwhitemd across the board). I’ve now set those up so that I can more easily share tweets of new blog posts across all platforms to account for reader preference (and I even added the cute little logos to the sidebar).

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FDA has approved over 1,000 clinical AI applications, with most aimed at radiology

Health Imaging

Diagnostic imaging leads the way in AI product approvals by a mile, accounting for more than 70% of all applications on the list.

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The Impact of an Aging Population on Healthcare Expenditures and Workforce Trends

MRI Network

The aging population in the United States is set to increase significantly driven by the number of baby boomers aged 65 and older. In 2022, there were 58 million Americans in this age group, which is set to hit 82 million by 2050 (an increase of 47% ). As a result, healthcare expenditures will rise, and the industry’s workforce will see a surge in demand across many roles connected to aging populations.

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From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses

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.

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Imaging artificial intelligence firm Rad AI raises $60M, boosts value to $525M

Radiology Business

Boston-based growth equity firm Transformation Capital led the Series C funding round, which increases Rad AIs war chest to over $140 million.

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Coding Changes That Will Impact Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology Practices in 2025

Healthcare Administrative Partners

The 2025 update to the Current Procedural Terminology [i] (CPT) has 270 new codes, 38 revised codes, and 112 deleted codes. In addition, the ICD-10-CM [ii] update has over 300 revisions, additions and deletions. Although relatively few of these changes will impact radiology practices, its essential to know what they are and adjust your practice systems accordingly.

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Coding changes that will impact diagnostic and interventional radiology practices in 2025

AuntMinnie

The 2025 update to the Current Procedural Terminology [i] (CPT)has 270 new codes, 38 revised codes, and 112 deleted codes. In addition, the ICD-10-CM [ii] update has over 300 revisions, additions and deletions. Although relatively few of these changes will impact radiology practices, its essential to know what they are and adjust your practice systems accordingly.

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Study: Lunit AI Enhances Precision in Predicting Outcomes for HER2-Targeted Therapy in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Thu, 01/23/2025 - 16:21 Jan. 23, 2025 Lunit, a provider of AI-powered solutions for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, has published a new study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology Precision Oncology. Conducted in collaboration with Japans National Cancer Center Hospital East (NCCHE), the study reveals how LunitsAI-powered pathology solutions, Lunit SCOPE HER2 and Lunit SCOPE IO, significantly improve HER2 biomarker evaluation and the prediction of clinical outcomes in metastatic c

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?