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Do I Need to Do a Radiology Fellowship?

Ben White

A few years ago, nearly every radiologist completed a fellowship. It wasn’t so long ago that the job market was so tight there was a real concern that doing two back-to-back fellowships was going to become the norm. Oh, how times have changed. Recently I’ve been asked by several readers if I thought that fellowships were still necessary given the current radiologist shortage and white-hot market.

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REBEL Core Cast 104.0 – Subtle ECGs in Acute Coronary Occlusion

REBEL EM

Take Home Points Provider assessment of how the patient looks is extremely important. If it looks and feels like a STEMI clinically, get serial ECGs and consult Cardiology immediately. POCUS has been a phenomenal tool in the management and early diagnosis of a lot of abnormal ECG and chest pain presentations. Isolated elevation in aVR with diffuse ST depressions can be a sign of Left Main occlusion.

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Hiring challenges help influence hospital to hand radiology reins over to private practice

Radiology Business

The deal covers the independent hospital's main facility, several community sites and five walk-in care centers, Commonwealth Radiology Associates announced Thursday.

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Mass General Brigham Study Finds ChatGPT 4 Excels at Picking the Right Imaging Tests

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Wed, 07/05/2023 - 19:42 uly 5, 2023 — A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham has found that artificial intelligence ( AI ) language models like ChatGPT can accurately identify appropriate imaging services for two important clinical presentations: breast cancer screening and breast pain. Their results suggest that large language models have the potential to assist decision-making for primary care doctors and referring providers in evaluating patients and ordering imagin

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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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Honing Stupidity

Ben White

CEO’s Skill Set Transferable To Any Job That Requires Dumbass To Receive Big Salary : “I have the incompetence necessary to effortlessly transition into a role at any company that yields a seven-figure income.” The post Honing Stupidity first appeared on Ben White.

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Billing claims for nonphysician image interpretation leapt 27% over a 5-year period

Radiology Business

"Since several states are shifting toward granting NPPs more autonomy, this is something worth watching," the study's author told Radiology Business.

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Fujifilm Releases D-EVO Suite OTCx, a Next-Generation Overhead Tube Digital Radiographic Suite

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 07/07/2023 - 21:32 July 7, 2023 — FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation, a leading provider of diagnostic and enterprise imaging solutions, today announced the U.S. launch of its latest addition to its advanced digital radiography suites, the D-EVO Suite OTCx. The overhead tube crane system is designed to deliver consistent, efficient and comfortable patient exams, enhance technologist’s workflow, deliver clinical confidence, and help to keep imaging departments running smoot

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Novel Radiotracer Superior at Diagnosing Coronary Artery Disease in Obese Patients

MedImaging Nuclear Medicine

New research reveals that a novel PET perfusion radiotracer can diagnose coronary artery disease in obese patients with superior sensitivity and specificity compared to 99mTc-SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging.

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Flat Panel Detector Vs. Image Intensifier

Maven Imaging

Welcome to Maven Imaging's in-depth exploration of flat panel detectors and image intensifiers. As you’re seeking the most effective X-ray technology for your healthcare practice, understanding these key pieces of equipment is vital.

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New ‘second opinion platform’ allows patients to question their radiologists’ findings

Radiology Business

MDView lets individuals upload medical images to its platform and connect with independent, subspecialized physicians for a fresh take on their results.

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RaySearch Signs Agreement with B dot Medical for Development of Advanced Software Solutions for Proton Therapy

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Wed, 07/05/2023 - 19:37 July 5, 2023 — RaySearch Laboratories AB announced a strategic collaboration agreement with B dot Medical Inc. aimed at advancing the field of proton therapy by development and validation of intregrations between RaySearch’s treatment planning system RayStation , oncology information system RayCare and B dot Medical’s ultra-compact proton therapy system.

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Study: Photon-Counting CT for Pulmonary Angiography Allows Significant ICM Reduction

Diagnostic Imaging

New research suggests the use of high-pitch photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) facilitates similar image quality and attenuation in the pulmonary trunk at lower iodinated contrast media (ICM) dosing levels ranging from 35 to 60 ml.

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Nonphysician practitioners' growing role in imaging interpretations

Health Imaging

It has long been known that NPPs increase utilization of radiology services, but new data indicate that they also are increasingly taking on more imaging interpretation responsibilities.

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What Is the Advantage of C-Arm X-Ray Machines?

Maven Imaging

At Maven Imaging, we’re passionate about educating our community on the ins and outs of medical imaging. Today, we're focusing on C-arm X-ray machines — a versatile addition to any medical practice. From chiropractic offices to veterinary clinics, these machines offer key benefits such as real-time imaging and positional flexibility. By understanding how C-arm X-ray machines can elevate your diagnostic capabilities, you're taking the first step toward making informed decisions for your practice.

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Top 10: June's Most-read Content

Imaging Technology

As another month comes to a close, ITN takes a look at the Top 10 most-read pieces of content from itnonline.com during the month of June. 1. The 2023 Radiology Practice Development Report: Radiologists Read an Average of 4.

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VA Study to Develop AI for Aggressive Prostate Cancer Prediction

Health IT Analytics

Five VA medical centers are working to develop an AI algorithm capable of predicting which patients are at high risk of their prostate cancer spreading.

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Groundbreaking AI-Based Method Accurately Classifies Cardiac Function and Disease Using Chest X-Rays

MedImaging Radiography

An innovative artificial intelligence tool uses chest X-rays to classify cardiac functions and identify valvular heart disease with unprecedented accuracy.

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New tool allows researchers to compare maps of brain connectivity built on different atlases

Medical Xpress: Radiology

The ability to map connections between different regions of the brain has helped scientists better understand the brain's relationship to behavior, how brains differ between people, and how they're affected by disease. These maps, called connectomes, consist of imaging data superimposed on atlases that define the locations and borders of different brain regions.

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Take a Test Drive on the Philips Radiography Experience Tour

Imaging Technology

The Philips Radiography Experience Tour will visit 16 different locations in the United States and Canada bringing Philips imaging modalities directly to the professionals who use them.

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SPECT/CT Can Guide Treatment Decisions in Prostate Cancer Patients

MedImaging General Imaging

A new study shows that early stratification with 177Lu-SPECT/CT allows patients responding positively to take a 'treatment holiday' and offers non-responsive patients the chance to switch to an alternative treatment.

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SPECT/CT Can Guide Treatment Decisions in Prostate Cancer Patients

MedImaging Nuclear Medicine

A new study shows that early stratification with 177Lu-SPECT/CT allows patients responding positively to take a 'treatment holiday' and offers non-responsive patients the chance to switch to an alternative treatment.

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AI-Powered Fracture Detection Solution Reduces Risk of Misdiagnosis

MedImaging Radiography

An AI-enabled fracture detection solution offers an instant and automatic second read of trauma X-rays, fully integrated into the reading workflow.

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RefleXion Highlights Clinical Study Results for Future Prostate Cancer Treatment

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Mon, 07/03/2023 - 20:06 July 3, 2023 — RefleXion Medical , Inc., a therapeutic oncology company, today announced that results of a prospective investigator-initiated clinical imaging study conducted on its X1 platform by City of Hope using positron emission tomography (PET) were presented on June 24 during an oral session at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging ( SNMMI ) annual meeting in Chicago.

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Private equity could face more scrutiny as FTC turns up the dial on merger reviews

Radiology Business

Both the complexity and volume of deals has soared in recent years, the agency noted, prompting the need to review premerger forms for the first time in years.

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The Concomitant Use of Calcium and Diltiazem for Rapid Atrial Fibrillation

REBEL EM

Background: Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter with rapid ventricular rate (AF/AFL with RVR) are the most common subtypes of SVT, comprising a large number of ED visits in aging populations. Currently, rhythm and rate control are the mainstays of therapy in acute settings. One common strategy for rate control in stable patients is the use of non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers.

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Self-directed triage 'phone trees' can significantly reduce disruptions in radiology workflows

Health Imaging

Automated phone trees are a cost-effective means of reducing unnecessary interruptions and can be implemented “in an easily accessible manner,” according to experts at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.

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The Canon Medical Components Digital Radiography (DR) Group to Showcase CXDI-Elite Wireless Flat Panel Detectors with Enhanced Imaging

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 07/07/2023 - 21:40 July 7, 2023 — Canon Medical Components USA ( CMCU ) - Digital Radiography ( DR ), global leaders in advanced flat panel detectors (FPDs), X-ray components, X-ray tubes, and innovative video camera technologies, announces the latest generation of flat panel detector systems, the CXDI-Elite Wireless Digital Radiography Series.

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American Medical Association issues CPT code for AI-based brain MRI software

Radiology Business

Icometrix said the current procedural terminology code covers its FDA-cleared quantification software, “creating a path to reimbursement.

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AI can improve predictions of sudden cardiac death in patients with common heart condition

Medical Xpress: Radiology

Medical images contain a wealth of information beyond what is visible to the human eye. Now, scientists are using radiomics, a relatively new form of AI that uses a quantitative approach to medical imaging, to extract much more of the data captured in medical images, which can then be used to better understand disease and to predict patient outcomes.

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Icometrix Gets First CPT III Code Issued by AMA for AI Brain MRI Software

Diagnostic Imaging

Reportedly receiving the first Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) III code from the American Medical Association (AMA) for artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) software, Icometrix says its adjunctive quantification software can be utilized for diagnosis and assessment of conditions ranging from Alzheimer’s disease and epilepsy to stroke and dementia.