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HPI: Almost a third of image interpretation done by nonradiologists

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for CT 91% for MRI 76.6% for nuclear medicine 33.9% for ultrasound Radiologists performed a lower percentage of cardiac exams compared to noncardiac ones. Nuclear medicine 11.8% Ultrasound 0.4% Of these, 88.5 million (72.1%) were interpreted by radiologists. for digital x-ray 0.9% X-ray -- -- 97.9%

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Meet the Minnies 2024 finalists

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His research interests include using structural and functional MRI -- particularly ultrahigh-field, 7-tesla MRI -- to map brain microstructure and develop neurosurgical treatment of brain tumors, epilepsy, and neurodegenerative and movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. Dmitry Beyder.

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New PET tracer improves detection of insulinomas

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A new PET/CT radiotracer that detects insulinomas could eliminate the need for other diagnostic procedures in a vast majority of patients, according to a study published October 17 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Endoscopic ultrasound is highly sensitive, but invasive, they added. DEED, Attribution 4.0

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SalaryScan: Radiologists and RTs enjoyed higher salaries in 2023

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Those who specialized -- particularly in CT, MRI, neuroimaging, and nuclear medicine/PET -- earned more. Neuroimaging RTs headed the list with an average base salary of $106,000, followed closely by nuclear medicine/PET technologists at $103,000 and CT technologists at $99,000. Note: Salaries are for all U.S.

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Study finds decreases in imaging's share of all healthcare spending

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Nuclear medicine 40% Use rates by modality, 2010 to 2021 Modality 2010 2021 CT 10.2% Nuclear medicine 2.7% Ultrasound 24% 28% X-ray/fluoroscopy 56.2% Nominal medical imaging price increases by modality, 2010 to 2021 Modality Percentage increase CT 12.4% Duszak's team also reported the following: A 22.9%

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Radiology suffers in missile attack on Kyiv pediatric hospital

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X-ray and ultrasound machines were badly damaged in a rocket attack on Ukraine's largest children's hospital on July 8, according to radiologist Stanislav Rebenkov, MD. It will take months to recover, he said. This is a very big crime," he told AuntMinnnie.com in a phone interview on July 9. There are broken windows everywhere.

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Blue Earth Diagnostics, a Bracco Company, Appoints Marco Campione as Chief Executive Officer

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The Company is a recognized leader throughout the nuclear medicine and oncology communities, having a strong reputation grounded in successful innovation, execution and dedicated service on behalf of patient health,” he added. Blue Earth Diagnostics, an indirect subsidiary of Bracco Imaging S.p.A.,