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Automated protocoling algorithm reduces radiologist CT workload

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An automated protocoling algorithm used with a hospital's electronic health record (EHR) software reduces radiologist CT exam workload, a research team from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston has reported. The findings could make busy radiology departments more efficient, wrote a team led by Ryan Chung, MD.

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Standardized reporting categorizes breast cancer detection methods

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A standardized detection reporting system can help radiologists accurately categorize how breast cancer is identified -- either through screening or symptomatic presentation -- when performing image-guided breast biopsies, researchers have found. These included the following: symptomatic presentations, imaging modalities, and other.

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Patient access to imaging reports faster post-Cures Act enactment

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However, the researchers cautioned that this could impact communication between patients and radiologists when discussing findings. Radiologists should consider mechanisms to ensure timely and appropriate communication of important findings to ordering providers,” Tan and co-authors wrote.

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ChatGPT identifies incidental CT findings

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Bhayana and colleagues highlighted that as these models become more implemented into electronic medical record (EMR) software, they could be used more flexibly than traditional natural language processing models. From there, an additional radiologist with 10 years of experience resolved discrepancies.

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Improving interoperability between the PACS and EMR

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Radiologists need better access to patient data stored in the electronic medical record, imaging IT expert Rik Primo explains.

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Key interventions cut delays for MRIs performed on sedated patients

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The group -- which included radiologists, MRI technologists, radiology and outpatient clinic nursing staff, anesthesiologists, and a pediatrician -- identified particular stages in the imaging process where delays could occur. The hospital performs 32,000 MRI exams per year.)

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PCN placement leads to greater radiation exposure for pregnant women

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The team also noted that all PCN placements were performed by interventional radiologists while ureteroscopy and ureteral stent procedures were performed by urologists. Through detailed review of patients’ electronic medical record, we found that 46.2% of PCNs malfunctioned,” the researchers wrote. “In

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