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Meet the Minnies 2024 finalists

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7-tesla MRI gets us closer in imaging to our pathology colleagues, and offers many new possibilities for better treatment," he said. Going forward, Middlebrooks plans to apply his skills to the further development of AI for image reconstruction. There's a huge role for AI in image acquisition," he said. Perry Pickhardt, MD.

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TRIGA reactor fuel supply restored in the U.S

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“These new fuel elements will enable us to run the reactor for longer [periods of time] to support studies conducted by Penn State faculty, students, and collaborators,” said Kenan Ünlü, director of the university’s Radiation Science and Engineering Center, in a news release. Penn State received the TRIGA reactor fuel on September 27.

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Is interventional radiology ready for augmented reality?

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Augmented reality (AR) systems may enhance image-guided tumor ablations by improving the accuracy of needle placements, according to a study published January 29 in the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences. The full article is available here.

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Workplace violence ‘extremely high’ in radiologic sciences

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Yet no systematic review has been published on the issue in medical radiation science, the authors noted. Workplace violence is a significant issue in healthcare, according to World Health Organization (WHO). To address this knowledge gap, the authors reviewed medical literature to identify articles on the issue over the last 10 years.

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Survey shows RT educators lack AI knowledge

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The study was published July 13 in the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences. AI-powered applications are being deployed to aid medical radiation technologists (MRTs) in clinical workflows, decision-making, dose optimization, and a wide range of other tasks, the authors noted.

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ASMIRT highlights AI position statement, mentorship program, CEM

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The Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT) is highlighting its AI position statement, a mentorship program from its flagship journal, and the availability of contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) in South Australia. The full statement can be found here.

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ASMIRT highlights AI position statement, mentorship program, CEM

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The Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT) is highlighting its AI position statement, a mentorship program from its flagship journal, and the availability of contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) in South Australia. The full statement can be found here.