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The Radiologist Shortage is Here

Ben White

It should go without saying, but I’ll say it anyway: these are my opinions, formed from the combination of my biases, my experience as a radiologist since beginning residency 10 years ago, and my many conversations with radiologists across the country. You don’t have to agree with me. Not Enough and No Help Coming For today’s needs and today’s technology, we have simply produced far too few radiologists.

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Radiologists rapidly launch inpatient IR consult service that’s generating tens of thousands in new revenue

Radiology Business

Between 2020-2021 (and amid the pandemic), interventional consult volumes climbed 13%, while consult-specific payments leapt by 84%, experts detailed.

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New contrast agent earns positive safety classification from ACR

Health Imaging

The ACR Committee on Drugs and Contrast Media stated that exposure to the gadolinium-based contrast agent represents a “sufficiently low or possibly nonexistent” risk to patients.

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Study Shows Significant Incidental Findings in Nearly 34 Percent of Lung Screening CT Exams

Diagnostic Imaging

In a large retrospective study of 26,455 participants from the National Lung Screening Trial, low dose computed tomography (LDCT) exams revealed significant incidental findings (SIFs), ranging from emphysema to suspicious lesions, in 8,954 participants.

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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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Abbott secures FDA approval for expanded Eterna MRI labeling

AuntMinnie

Abbott has secured approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA. Read more on AuntMinnie.

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Nearly 90% of significant incidental findings on lung cancer screenings are considered reportable

Health Imaging

These findings highlight a need for more stringent and standardized reporting guidelines relative to incidental findings, authors of the new study suggested.

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New Study Shows Viability of Adjunctive AI for Breast Ultrasound

Diagnostic Imaging

Adjunctive use of an artificial intelligence (AI) software demonstrated nearly equivalent sensitivity and over 28 percent higher accuracy in comparison to radiologist assessment of breast ultrasound images for breast lesions, according to new research presented at the recent Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) conference.

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DBI weighs in on updated USPSTF breast cancer screening recommendation

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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's (USPSTF) updated breast cancer screenin. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: USPSTF calls for biennial mammography screening as of age 40 USPSTF discusses breast cancer screening recommendations BWHI calls for annual breast cancer screening Volpara expands support for DenseBreast-Info.

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Radiology provider Akumin highlights ‘robust’ growth in PET/CT volumes with no signs of slowing

Radiology Business

The Plantation, Florida, company saw volumes from the modality leap 16.1% on a same-store basis when compared to Q1 of 2022, leaders said Thursday.

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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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Solar cell materials could make medical imaging safer, more cost-effective

Health Imaging

Not only could the materials reduce patient exposure to ionizing radiation, they also could reduce costs associated with traditional X-ray equipment, according to newly published research in Nature Communications.

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Teleradiology as a First Job

Ben White

From an opinion piece in AJR recently titled “ The Case for Presence as a Source of Professional, Educational, and Social Fulfillment “: Although the long-term impact on social wellbeing of working virtually compared to working in-person is not yet fully understood, physical presence is likely to be conducive to establishing connectedness.

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X-ray reveals gigantic bladder stones

AuntMinnie

The authors of a case they dubbed "the Andes of bladder stones" described findin. Read more on AuntMinnie.

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Philips will pay $62M to settle allegations of corruption

Radiology Business

The allegations pertain to the Amsterdam-based corporation’s sales of diagnostic imaging equipment in China, the SEC announced Thursday.

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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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Prenatal MRI shines light on the implications of maternal stress during pregnancy

Health Imaging

These findings warrant serious consideration by physicians caring for pregnant women in the future, as the link between poor mental health and placental development remains “underappreciated.

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Learning from Bad Speakers in Radiology: Three Things to Avoid in a Lecture

Diagnostic Imaging

This author emphasizes keys to being engaging and informative during a lecture.

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FAPI-PET shows promise visualizing cardiomyopathies

AuntMinnie

Fibroblast activation protein inhibitor (FAPI)-PET imaging shows promise i. Read more on AuntMinnie.

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Radiology Partners announces changes in its board room

Radiology Business

William Brody, MD, is stepping down from the practice's governing body, with a notable name serving as his replacement.

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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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Researchers identify MRI findings linked with invasive breast cancer

Health Imaging

Researchers suggested these findings could be used as a noninvasive tool in creating more personalized treatment options for patients facing a cancer diagnosis that is invasive in nature.

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Machine Learning Helps Identify Pneumonia as Driver of COVID-19 Deaths

Health IT Analytics

Northwestern University… read more

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Is there still a need for Tl-201 SPECT imaging in heart patients?

AuntMinnie

The use of thallium-201 (Tl-201) radiotracer in SPECT imaging has plummete. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: SPECT/CT shows lung abnormalities in children with long COVID SPECT tracers go head-to-head in prostate cancer patients Does Tc-99m SPECT damage DNA? Tc-99m SPECT/CT imaging detects COVID-19 Which nuclear modality has the lowest dose for CHD?

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RadNet revising 2023 financial projections, adding capacity amid ‘heavy demand’ for imaging

Radiology Business

PET/CT saw the biggest gains, up almost 21% year-over-year compared to Q1 of 2022, with the group collecting $390M in revenue (up 14%).

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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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'Kind of a bummer': Katie Couric disappointed in USPSTF recs that exclude supplementary imaging for dense breasts

Health Imaging

The task force cited insufficient evidence as the driver behind the decision to forego recommending supplemental screening.

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Can Machine Learning, Wearable Tech Help Treat Mental Health?

Health IT Analytics

New research from the Icahn… read more

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Could learning curve lead to false-positive findings on DBT?

AuntMinnie

A Swedish study of nearly 15,000 women found that digital breast tomosynthesi. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: Studies shed light on false-negative DBT findings DBT shines in women with breast cancer history Radiologist DBT reading performance improves over time Could ultrasound be used before DBT in focal breast complaints?

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Radiology practice sues broker for allegedly letting insurance lapse the same day it suffered a cyberattack

Radiology Business

Raleigh Radiology is seeking $1 million-plus in damages, alleging that Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. failed to renew its cyber liability insurance ahead of a ransomware attack.

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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?