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ECR: Generative AI yields potential for assisting radiologists

AuntMinnie

VIENNA Generative AI may have novel applications in the clinic, but using the technology comes with its share of challenges and future directions, according to a presentation given February 26 at ECR 2025. In his talk, Marc Kohli, MD, from the University of California, San Francisco, discussed current applications of this technology in clinical radiology.

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Chinese hackers use malware disguised as imaging viewers to steal patient data

Health Imaging

The software has been primarily disguised as Philips DICOM MediaViewerLauncher.exea trusted program that enables patients to view their medical imaging on their own personal servers.

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Radiology Partners fires back in battle with Aetna, accusing payer of ‘shamelessly prioritizing profits’

Radiology Business

"We vehemently refute all their manufactured allegations, and we will vigorously defend our position," CEO Rich Whitney, MBA, said Wednesday.

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The Fool’s Errand of 30-year Radiology Predictions

Ben White

From a Radiology Business summary of two new JACR papers predicting the future radiology market : In the next 30 years, the supply of radiologists is expected to grow by nearly 26%, assuming no increases in the number of radiology residents. Meanwhile, imaging utilization will climb between 17-27% during the same time, depending on modality, experts detailed in the JACR. […] The present radiologist shortage is projected to persist unless steps are taken to grow the workforce and/or decreas

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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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HPI: MIPS performance measures biased for practice size

AuntMinnie

The success of radiologists participating in the Medicare Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) varies according to practice type and size, with individual radiologists being at a disadvantage, researchers have reported. The findings suggest possible biases and imbalances in the MIPS program that should be addressed, wrote a team led byYoonKyung Chung, PhD, of the Harvey L.

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NP leader scores $750,000 grant with hopes of boosting lung cancer screening uptake by the thousands

Radiology Business

Those involved plan to hire a community health worker and care navigator to help shepherd underserved patients through the screening process.

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The ABR’s New EULA

Ben White

Back in 2020, the American Board of Radiology released new agreements in order to participate in maintenance of certification “continuing” certification, the thing you have to do in order to be board-certified and practice radiology no matter how meaningless the process is (thankfully, the ABR’s OLA process is relatively painless ).

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ECR: PET/MRI highly effective for detecting prostate cancer

AuntMinnie

Hybrid PET/MRI scans outperform either technique alone for identifying tumors in high-risk patients with suspected prostate cancer, according to research presented February 27 at ECR in Vienna. The finding is from a preliminary analysis of 23 patients enrolled in an ongoing clinical trial, noted Giorgio Brembilla, MD, PhD, of the IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute in Milan, Italy.

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How TikTok 'brain rot' impacts brain structure and function

Health Imaging

While social media addiction has been known since the emergence of Facebook, many believe that TikTok took digital dependence to another level.

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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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Small practices, individual radiologists at a disadvantage in Medicare quality pay program

Radiology Business

Unfortunately, the imbalance in available MIPS radiology measures is worsening, study co-author Lauren Nicola, MD, CEO of Triad Radiology Associates, said Wednesday.

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IVC Distensibility Index vs Collapsibility Index: Using the Correct Index

REBEL EM

Background In 1979, Hiroshi Natori was the first to appreciate the sonographic changes that occur in the inferior vena cava (IVC)s diameter with ventilation in spontaneously breathing patients, mechanically ventilated patients, and those with carcinogenic and tuberculoid cardiac tamponade. 1 They noticed how spontaneously breathing patients had their IVC collapse with inspiration; and ventilated patients had their IVC dilate during positive pressure ventilation.

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Digital mammograms yield more info for radiomics than synthetic images

AuntMinnie

Digital mammograms may be best for informing radiomics models that assess breast density, according to findings published February 24 in Physica Medica. A team led by Giacomo Feliciani from the Romagna Scientific Institute for the Study and Treatment of Tumors in Meldola, Italy reported that digital mammography outperforms synthetic mammography in depicting dichotomized breast density, yielding the highest informative content.

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New FDA-cleared algorithm could improve fetal anomaly detection on ultrasound

Health Imaging

The module helps automate the detection of eight common fetal anomalies using seven routine ultrasound views of the heart, brain and abdomen.

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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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Canon Healthcare investing $34M to open new US headquarters, imaging resource center

Radiology Business

The vacant, 43,000-square-foot property was formerly occupied by IBM Explorys, with Canon collecting tax credit assistance as part of the deal.

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Clinical Conundrum: Do I Have to Replace the Nail After an Avulsion?

REBEL EM

Bottom Line Up Top: Replacing the nail into the eponychial fold doesnt appear to be critical to nail regrowth and cosmetic outcomes of finger injuries with nail avulsion. Clinical Scenario: A 6-year-old boy presents to the Peds ED with an injury to their left 2nd digit. The finger was caught in a car door, injuring the nail and nail bed. On presentation, the patient has a linear laceration the full length of the nailbed and the nail has been avulsed.

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ECR: CEUS adds value to spleen trauma management

AuntMinnie

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) could be a suitable alternative to CT for early detection of complications in splenic trauma thats nonoperatively managed, according to a study presented on February 28 at ECR 2025. In his talk, Niccol Finardi from the University of Milan in Italy presented his teams research, demonstrating CEUS high diagnostic accuracy at different time points after spleen trauma occurs, ranging from within 48 hours to 60 days follow-up.

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Simple CT metric predicts treatment-induced kidney impairment in prostate cancer patients

Health Imaging

Though an effective treatment, Lu-177 radioligland therapy it is not without side effects, some of which can be severe.

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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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ACR pans federal idea to let nonphysicians read X-rays, citing ‘resounding backlash’

Radiology Business

The college announced its opposition to the CDC's B Reader program exploring whether to let nurse practitioners and physician assistants read certain radiographs.

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AI for Acute Pulmonary Embolism: The Mount Sinai Health System Journey

Aidoc

During a recent webinar, Robert Lookstein, MD, Professor of Radiology and Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, reflected on how AI-enabled tools have evolved over the past decade and how far theyve come in transforming patient care. Early AI tools were largely focused on computer-aided detection (CAD), aiming to identify pathologies such as pulmonary embolism (PE) directly from imaging.

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Breast ultrasound effective for screening women with dense tissue

AuntMinnie

Ultrasound can play a significant role in cancer detection for women with dense breast tissue where access to supplemental screening with MRI and/or contrast mammography is limited, researchers have reported. In a study conducted by Paula Gordon, MD, and Linda Warren, MD, both of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, and colleague Jean Seely, MD, of the University of Ottawa, themodality showed a high incremental cancer detection rate (ICDR) in women with both heterogeneously dense and

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Newly launched report feature provides patients with a visual aid to their imaging

Health Imaging

The artificial intelligence-enabled feature can be integrated directly into patients imaging results.

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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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Radiology provider Akumin establishes physician advisory board to spur innovation

Radiology Business

New advisors to the Florida-based radiology and oncology group will include Jefferson Health of Philadelphias Vijay Rao, MD, and the University of Chicagos Aytekin Oto, MD, MBA

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How to Find Construction Talent in Unexpected Places w/ Eric Anderton

MRI Network

The current economy has been good to the construction industry, but the entire field is still fighting a major battle on two fronts. The lack of both qualified labor and talented project management personnel continues to be a challenge, and it might get worse before it gets better. With recent political changes, construction companies are going to face some hurdles when it comes to staffing for their sites and offices.

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8 ways for radiology to improve environmental sustainability

AuntMinnie

Representatives from 11 radiology societies around the world have issued a call to action to radiology leaders and societies to improve the environmental sustainability of the field. A team led by Andrea Rockall, MD, ofImperial College London in the U.K., notedthat healthcare delivery contributes directly to the climate crisis, through greenhouse gas emissions due to the production and operation of medical equipment, the generation of medical and nonmedical waste, and contamination of water supp

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Tiny 'water bears' may hold key to reducing radiation-induced side effects

Health Imaging

These animals are virtually indestructible and have long outlived the dinosaurs due to their ability to withstand extreme cold, heat, natural disasters and even cosmic radiation.

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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?