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ECR: Generative AI yields potential for assisting radiologists

AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

He also talked about challenges in integrating generative AI into practice, potential benefits, and what the future may hold for the technology and how it may pertain to radiologists. Behind him is an image created by one such generative AI model, which illustrates humans working alongside AI.

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Radiologists less susceptible to visual illusions

AuntMinnie

MARCH 20, 2025

Only two previous studies have addressed the issue of whether enhancements in visual perception abilities of radiologists are a product of specialist professional training, with mixed results, the authors explained.

Radiologist

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Image-interpretation market scoreboard: Radiologists 72%, others 28%

Radiology Business

JULY 1, 2024

Radiologists interpret almost all imaging studies generated in hospital settings for indications other than cardiac concerns.

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HPI: Almost a third of image interpretation done by nonradiologists

AuntMinnie

JULY 1, 2024

Almost a third of imaging exam interpretations are performed by nonradiologists, according to a Harvey L. A team led by Eric Christensen, PhD, research director at the Neiman Institute, reported that radiologists interpreted 72.1% million (72.1%) were interpreted by radiologists. Of these, 88.5

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The Radiologist Shortage is Here

Ben White

MAY 9, 2023

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. Imaging volumes are increasing between 3 to 5% per year. Six weeks?!

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HPI: Nonradiologists interpret more than a third of office-based imaging

AuntMinnie

APRIL 2, 2025

A significant percentage of imaging studies ordered by office-based healthcare providers are self-interpreted rather than referred to radiologists for reading, according to researchers from the Harvey L. of office-based studies were interpreted by the ordering provider, and 58.5% Neiman Health Policy Institute (HPI).

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Does AI contribute to burnout for radiologists?

AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Frequent AI use is associated with an increased risk of radiologist burnout, particularly among those with high workloads and low AI acceptance, suggests a study published November 22 in JAMA Network Open. In China, the annual growth rate of medical imaging data is 7.5 times that of radiologists, they wrote. were female and 64.7%

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Including radiologists in radiotherapy prep bolsters quality of care

Radiology Business

APRIL 6, 2023

Many radiation oncologists are not formerly trained in imaging interpretation, and radiologists’ collaborative participation in care planning can help to catch errors, experts wrote recently.

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Radiologists can promote health equity with responsible AI use

AuntMinnie

MAY 29, 2024

In her presentation, Noushin Yahyavi, MD, from the University of Maryland in Baltimore discussed ways that stakeholders in imaging AI, including radiology departments and AI vendors, can better promote health equity with the technology. Biased data results in biased AI models,” Yahyavi said.

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Can LLMs help improve oncologic imaging interpretation?

AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Radiologists highly prefer patient clinical histories generated by large language models (LLMs) for oncologic imaging requisitions to those typically produced by referring physicians,according to research published February 4 in Radiology.

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Radiologists can play key role in radiation therapy planning, but reimbursement an impediment

Radiology Business

JANUARY 5, 2025

Image interpretation can be one major source of variability, with some radiation oncologists forced to read MR, CT and other exams during the RT planning process.

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ECR: PET/MRI highly effective for detecting prostate cancer

AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Patients have undergone PET/MR scans (Signa, GE HealthCare ) after injection with F-18 PSMA-1007 ; five radiologists have interpreted the mpMRI images and two nuclear medicine physicians interpreted the PSMA-PET images. Interpretation accuracy is compared with biopsy results.

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AI proposed to help radiologists detect child abuse injuries

AuntMinnie

APRIL 17, 2024

Detecting rib fractures in pediatric x-rays is challenging, as they can be obliquely oriented to the imaging detector or obscured by other structures, the authors explained. Even expert, specialized radiologists performing their first reads on x-rays can miss up to two-thirds of all rib fractures, they added.

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Large language models make radiology reports more patient-friendly

Health Imaging

JUNE 10, 2024

New research analyzes the effectiveness of AI-generated reports in simplifying radiologists’ imaging interpretations into more easily understandable language, as judged by nonphysicians.

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AI boosts radiologist perception training

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 31, 2023

“For the novice, beginning interpretation of cross-sectional imaging can be a daunting task,” he noted. Systematic approaches to image interpretation are generally regarded as a cornerstone in the education of trainees. Self-directed learning is a mainstay of radiological education.

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Imaging Market Share Analysis Shows 28% of Image Interpretation Performed by Non-Radiologists

Imaging Technology

JULY 3, 2024

Neiman Health Policy Institute ( HPI ) study found that radiologists interpreted 72.1% of all imaging studies for Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries in 2022, with the remaining 27.9% According to a written study summary released by HPI, market share varied by imaging modality; radiologists interpreted 97.3%

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NPPs increasingly performing image interpretation

AuntMinnie

JULY 10, 2023

The rate of diagnostic imaging interpretation by nonphysician practitioner. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: ED nonphysician practitioners boost imaging use Expanded authorization for nonphysician providers What awaits radiologists when the public health emergency ends?

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The Fool’s Errand of 30-year Radiology Predictions

Ben White

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

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. The two papers are here and here. A stable 30-year workforce shortage would be…impressive.

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AI predicts malignancy on breast ultrasound

AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A team led by Nilgun Guldogan, MD, from Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey, found that an AI method showed comparable performance to that of radiologists and can help avoid unnecessary biopsies and follow-up exams. “By considering AI-assigned BI-RADS 2 as safe, we could potentially avoid 11% of benign lesion biopsies and 46.2%

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How imaging AI developers can avoid pitfalls when testing algorithms

AuntMinnie

JULY 25, 2024

The AI algorithm interpreted the finding as a rib fracture. (B) B) An additional axial image from same exam indicates that the finding relates to the patient’s ventriculopleural shunt (arrow), passing alongside the rib. The radiologist made a correct interpretation upon assessment of the entire exam.

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Can ChatGPT-4 accurately interpret thyroid, renal ultrasound images?

AuntMinnie

MARCH 22, 2024

“This technology, if implemented in clinical practice, will have great potential in enhancing medical image interpretation and healthcare outcomes.” AI algorithms, meanwhile, aim to aid radiologists and other medical practitioners who use ultrasound in image interpretation and lessen workloads.

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AI lifts nonradiologists' x-ray interpretation skill levels

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 25, 2024

A commercially available AI model was on par with radiologists when detecting abnormalities on chest x-rays, and eliminated a gap in accuracy between radiologists and nonradiologist physicians, according to a study published October 24 in Scientific Reports. Chest-CAD is a deep-learning algorithm approved by the U.S.

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ChatGPT-4 accurately interprets thyroid, renal ultrasound images

AuntMinnie

MARCH 22, 2024

“This technology, if implemented in clinical practice, will have great potential in enhancing medical image interpretation and healthcare outcomes.” AI algorithms, meanwhile, aim to aid radiologists and other medical practitioners who use ultrasound in image interpretation and lessen workloads.

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Room color, monitor displays affect breast imaging quality

AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Breast radiologists may want to consider the physical surroundings of mammography rooms for optimal image quality, according to a quality control study published November 15 in Radiography. Breast image interpretation requires radiologists to visualize structures on mammograms.

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Customized support reduces CT, MRI order errors

AuntMinnie

JANUARY 4, 2024

The statistic underscores a need to improve the imaging exam ordering process, particularly for CT and MR imaging, which would not only benefit patients but also radiologists, wrote a team led by Ariadne DeSimone, MD, of Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.

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RSNA 2024 plenaries to highlight human-AI connection

AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The RSNA has released its plenary session slate for its 2024 annual meeting to be held December 1 to 5 in Chicago which will focus on the role AI plays in empowering radiologists.

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Mimicking human vision: The new standard for medical image fidelity

AuntMinnie

APRIL 11, 2025

Under scrutiny As medical imaging platforms evolve, even subtle changes in how images are rendered on new viewers can alter how they appear to radiologists, despite the underlying data remaining unchanged. These variations, while often imperceptible to the untrained eye, can influence clinical interpretation.

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AI improves performance of nonradiologists in chest imaging

AuntMinnie

JANUARY 30, 2024

AI improves chest x-ray imaging interpretation by nonradiologist practitioners, which could be useful in low-resource settings, according to research published January 29 in Chest. That last part can be challenging for nonradiologists who do not constantly interpret diagnostic imaging exams.

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What radiology trainees should know heading into 2025

AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 17, 2024

A diagnostic radiologist who recently joined Ochsner clinic in New Orleans, LA, after partnering at Southeast Radiology in Pennsylvania, Rubin expects consolidation in radiology to continue. Depending on the data source used, the radiology specialty may see a net decrease in the number of radiologists in the U.S.

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Do I Need to Do a Radiology Fellowship?

Ben White

JULY 3, 2023

A few years ago, nearly every radiologist completed a fellowship. 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. Are practices desperate enough to hire general radiologists fresh out of practice?

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ChatGPT demonstrates mixed results in assigning BI-RADS categories

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 31, 2024

These findings provide breast radiologists with a valuable foundation for understanding the current capabilities and limitations of off-the-shelf large LLMs in image interpretation,” Succi told AuntMinnie.com. The models achieved the lowest scores in assigning lower BI-RADS categories.

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Volume of IR procedures performed by PAs, NPs, is on the rise

AuntMinnie

JULY 1, 2024

In a market with a limited supply of IR physicians (particularly in certain geographic locations) but a growing range of services interventional radiologists can offer, APPs have helped to fill certain gaps in procedural coverage," the team wrote. These particular staff types now perform 15.5% of all of these services. "In

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Non-Physician Providers Increasingly Used in Imaging Interpretations

Vesta Teleradiology

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

A study published in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology examines the increasing trend of NPPs taking on imaging interpretation responsibilities. The study analyzed data from over 3 million imaging claims between 2016 and 2020 and found that 3% were attributed to NPPs, with the highest rates in rural areas.

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'Visual hindsight bias' affects mammography readings

AuntMinnie

MAY 19, 2023

Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: Breast radiologists impacted by automation bias when using AI Group uses AI to assess mammo interpretation bias How should AI be used in breast ultrasound? How will AI impact image interpretation process? Deep-learning algorithm can assess breast density

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Advancing Healthcare Access: Teleradiology Support for Rural Hospitals in Illinois and Ohio

Vesta Teleradiology

JANUARY 8, 2025

As a teleradiology company, we specialize in bridging this gap by offering high-quality diagnostic imaging interpretation, ensuring rural healthcare providers can deliver top-tier care to their patients. Many of these areas face shortages of medical professionals, particularly radiologists.

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Academic Institutions Launch Groundbreaking Healthcare AI Challenge

Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The American College of Radiology (ACR), a professional medical society representing radiologists, has also joined the Healthcare AI Challenge Collaborative as a founding member to ensure its 42,000 members have access to the Healthcare AI Challenge. Additional member institutions will be announced in subsequent phases.

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MinXray delivers portable x-ray systems to Ukraine

AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Setup of the systems takes less than a minute and images can be obtained in less than 10 seconds, MinXray said. The images can be viewed on the system laptop or sent directly from the system to a radiologist anywhere in the world. MinXray's system is also available with AI image interpretation software, the company added.

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Ensuring Peak Radiology Precision: Unveiling How Teleradiology Services Guarantee Optimal Quality in Image Interpretation (Jammu, Kashmir, Ramban, Reasi, Samba, Udhampur, Anantnag)

Future Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

This blog unveils the intricate mechanisms by which Teleradiology services guarantee optimal quality in image interpretation, shaping the future of diagnostic accuracy. Technology’s Crucial Role: Advanced Imaging for Optimal Clarity: Highlight the indispensable role of advanced imaging technologies in Teleradiology.

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Are Radiology Backlogs Putting Your Health System at Risk?

Aidoc

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

The rising demand for imaging services, coupled with an aging population and ever-increasing shortage of radiologists, creates the perfect storm for backlogs on a reading list. At seven days post-imaging, nearly half had unreported brain and chest CT scans, while 59% had unreported chest radiographs.

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National Cancer Prevention Month: The Role of Imaging in Early Detection

Vesta Teleradiology

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

This technology mitigates the challenges posed by a shortage of on-site radiologists and enhances the quality of care in remote areas. A report from Healthcare IT News highlights how teleradiology enables radiologists to interpret scans remotely, increasing flexibility in work schedules and expanding access to specialized expertise.

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Riverain Technologies; ClearRead CT with Clear Visual Intelligence (CVI) Live at Pittsburgh VA Medical

Imaging Technology

JUNE 7, 2023

milla1cf Wed, 06/07/2023 - 19:41 June 6, 2023 — Riverain Technologies , a medical device company revolutionizing chest imaging interpretation with Clear Visual Intelligence™ (CVI), announced today that the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center is now using ClearRead CT with CVI for chest CT imaging.

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Top 5 Trends Shaping Radiology in 2025

Vesta Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In 2025, AI tools are more refined than ever, assisting radiologists with cancer detection, anomaly identification, and image interpretation. Advanced algorithms can now process vast amounts of imaging data faster than ever, reducing turnaround times and enhancing patient outcomes. Learn more about the rise of IDTFs here.

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AI scoring predicts future breast cancer risk

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 3, 2024

This indicates that many interval cancers “are truly mammographically occult at the time of screening and may not be detectable by the interpreting radiologists,” the authors added. This will be performed to determine whether AI markings can help guide targeted supplemental screening.

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“Empowering Radiologists: Teleradiology Solutions for Smarter Diagnosis” (Bihar, Araria, Arwal, Aurangabad, Banka, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Bhojpur, Buxar, Darbhanga, East Champaran)

Future Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Introduction: Teleradiology solutions have emerged as a transformative force in the world of diagnostic imaging, empowering radiologists with advanced tools and technologies for smarter and more precise diagnoses. Access to Expertise Anytime, Anywhere: Discuss the empowerment of radiologists through access to expertise.

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ECR: Generative AI yields potential for assisting radiologists

Radiologists less susceptible to visual illusions

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Image-interpretation market scoreboard: Radiologists 72%, others 28%

HPI: Almost a third of image interpretation done by nonradiologists

The Radiologist Shortage is Here

HPI: Nonradiologists interpret more than a third of office-based imaging

Does AI contribute to burnout for radiologists?

Including radiologists in radiotherapy prep bolsters quality of care

Radiologists can promote health equity with responsible AI use

Can LLMs help improve oncologic imaging interpretation?

Radiologists can play key role in radiation therapy planning, but reimbursement an impediment

ECR: PET/MRI highly effective for detecting prostate cancer

AI proposed to help radiologists detect child abuse injuries

Large language models make radiology reports more patient-friendly

AI boosts radiologist perception training

Imaging Market Share Analysis Shows 28% of Image Interpretation Performed by Non-Radiologists

NPPs increasingly performing image interpretation

The Fool’s Errand of 30-year Radiology Predictions

AI predicts malignancy on breast ultrasound

How imaging AI developers can avoid pitfalls when testing algorithms

Can ChatGPT-4 accurately interpret thyroid, renal ultrasound images?

AI lifts nonradiologists' x-ray interpretation skill levels

ChatGPT-4 accurately interprets thyroid, renal ultrasound images

Room color, monitor displays affect breast imaging quality

Customized support reduces CT, MRI order errors

RSNA 2024 plenaries to highlight human-AI connection

Mimicking human vision: The new standard for medical image fidelity

AI improves performance of nonradiologists in chest imaging

What radiology trainees should know heading into 2025

Do I Need to Do a Radiology Fellowship?

ChatGPT demonstrates mixed results in assigning BI-RADS categories

Volume of IR procedures performed by PAs, NPs, is on the rise

Non-Physician Providers Increasingly Used in Imaging Interpretations

'Visual hindsight bias' affects mammography readings

Advancing Healthcare Access: Teleradiology Support for Rural Hospitals in Illinois and Ohio

Academic Institutions Launch Groundbreaking Healthcare AI Challenge

MinXray delivers portable x-ray systems to Ukraine

Ensuring Peak Radiology Precision: Unveiling How Teleradiology Services Guarantee Optimal Quality in Image Interpretation (Jammu, Kashmir, Ramban, Reasi, Samba, Udhampur, Anantnag)

Are Radiology Backlogs Putting Your Health System at Risk?

National Cancer Prevention Month: The Role of Imaging in Early Detection

Riverain Technologies; ClearRead CT with Clear Visual Intelligence (CVI) Live at Pittsburgh VA Medical

Top 5 Trends Shaping Radiology in 2025

AI scoring predicts future breast cancer risk

“Empowering Radiologists: Teleradiology Solutions for Smarter Diagnosis” (Bihar, Araria, Arwal, Aurangabad, Banka, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Bhojpur, Buxar, Darbhanga, East Champaran)

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