AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Current and future applications of ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs) in radiology hold immense promise for improving patient care and outcomes, according to an article published October 5 in Academic Radiology.

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Radiology Business

MARCH 1, 2024

A clinician trained to manage reactions should be on-site at any imaging facilities doing contrast studies to maintain patient safety.

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Radiology Business

JANUARY 24, 2024

allegedly terminated senior staffer Brent Bullis, MD, after he raised patient safety concerns. Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based Consulting Radiologists Ltd.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 5, 2024

In a study published on January 2 in the Journal of Cancer Policy , clinicians at the hospital assessed the impact of the incident and provided a framework for other institutions to mitigate the impact of such attacks.

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Professional Radiology

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Medical professionals take necessary precautions to ensure patient safety and modern imaging technology continues to minimize radiation levels. As the leading diagnostic imaging radiology center in El Paso, patient care and safety are our top priorities. Contact us online or call (915) 225-2480 to learn more.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Those that involve patient care and patient safety are always at the top of the list. You must have the software updates; there is no getting around it, especially if they may impact patient safety and security, let alone radiologist and technologist productivity. Few, if any, do it more frequently.

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Radiology Business

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Michael Bruno, MD, vice chair for quality and patient safety at the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, discusses two hot topics at RSNA 2023.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 5, 2024

MRI safety oversight is spotty at best, with gaps "big enough to drive a truck through," according to Tobias Gilk, founder of Gilk Radiology Consultants in Overland Park, KS, and senior vice president of Radiology-Planning in Mission, KS. Click below for the full interview. It's also available as a podcast.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 20, 2023

ChatGPT shows promise in answering questions by radiology patients, yet the complexity of its responses may complicate its use as a patient education tool, according to a group at the University of Pennsylvania. None of the responses reached the eighth-grade readability recommended for patient-facing materials,” the group wrote.

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Imaging Technology

JANUARY 17, 2024

Contrast media injectors are used to inject contrast media or contrast agents to enhance the blood and perfusion in tissues, allowing for improved visualization of the contrast of fluids or structures within the body.

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Aidoc

MARCH 2, 2025

AI in radiology isnt just about technology – its about people. The Power of Education and Communication in AI Success One of the biggest misconceptions about AI in radiology is that it replaces physicians. Its about patient care. The conversation isnt about technology.

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UCSF Biomedical Imaging

MARCH 10, 2025

Patient safety isnt just a responsibilityits our culture, says Patient Safety Officer Alpana Patel Camilli, BS, CRA, (R) (CT), manager of Interventional Radiology, Neuroendovascular Surgery and interim manager of Diagnostic Radiology.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 18, 2024

A team of researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital has developed an age-specific dose catalog for estimating radiation exposure to children from diagnostic and interventional radiology fluoroscopy procedures. mSv for interventional radiology (24 procedure types) and 0.001 to 0.44 mSv for diagnostic fluoroscopy (18 examination types).

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 6, 2024

The new rules now in effect in Michigan help ensure that only medical radiologic technologists with the appropriate education and training can operate medical imaging equipment, according to an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) legislative update.

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Aidoc

DECEMBER 11, 2024

While AI has been a key theme at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference for several years, this year marked a pivotal shift: foundation models emerged as the transformative force poised to redefine healthcare workflows, diagnostics and patient care. The Road Ahead Radiology is at a transformative juncture.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 25, 2025

In an accompanying editorial , Stephanie Leon, PhD, of the University of Florida in Gainesville, noted that "quality-based payment programs will be impacted starting in January 2027," which means that "the radiology community has two years to figure this out.

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Everything Rad

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Reading Time: 9 minutes read Carestream solutions help improve patient safety and clinical outcomes. Fortunately, considerable progress has been made in reducing exposure in digital radiology without sacrificing image quality. The post Reducing Exposure and Dose in Medical Radiology appeared first on Everything Rad.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 27, 2024

While the American College of Radiology (ACR) publishes typical observed doses in its Dose Index Registry , there are few published doses that are defined as excessive, and without a defined passing dose, it is hard for a physician to calibrate doses. JAMA Intern Med. 2020;180(5):666-675. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2020.0064.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 4, 2024

Up to 44% of diagnostic errors are due to laboratory tests and radiology exams that were inappropriately ordered, according to research published January 2 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The incident is yet another example of how unseriously MRI safety is treated, according to Tobias Gilk, founder of Gilk Radiology Consultants in Overland Park, KS, and senior vice president of Radiology-Planning in Mission, KS.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 5, 2024

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has created new radiology patient safety electronic clinical quality measures (eCQMs); these use Alara software to access data from radiology electronic health measures (EHRs). The two firms will integrate Alara's dose tools with Bayer's Calantic software platform.

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Imaging Technology

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Early-stage detection is key to the prevention of life-threatening diseases; however, limited access to data hinders the ability of radiology healthcare professionals to identify excess exposure to radiation in patients, which could result in both short- and long-term health effects.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Personal health information (PHI) -- images included -- can be easily accessed on the internet in PowerPoint files, according to a study published October 9 in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology. A search for "Radiology Chest X-ray filetype:ppt" resulted in accessible PHI in 40% of the presentations with images.

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Everything Rad

MAY 10, 2023

Reading Time: 9 minutes read Recommendations from the President of the European Society of Radiology. Adrian Brady, President of the European Society of Radiology; and consultant radiologist from Mercy University Hospital in Cork, Ireland. Reporting errors happen in radiology. How prevalent are errors?

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Imaging Technology

MARCH 25, 2024

milla1cf Mon, 03/25/2024 - 06:00 March 25, 2024 — The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) presented its highest honor, the SIR Gold Medal , to Fred T. These awards acknowledge distinguished and extraordinary service to SIR or to the specialty of interventional radiology. MD ; Albert A. Nemcek, Jr., Tam, MD, MBA, FSIR.

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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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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 31, 2025

Imalogix is highlighting a January 30 update regarding the patient safety Excessive Radiation (ExRad) Dose or Inadequate Image Quality for Diagnostic Computed Tomography in Adults electronic clinical quality measure (eCQM). It requires certain radiology data that conforms to the measure's specifications, according to the CMS.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 3, 2024

Safety incidents around the world and the evolving complexities of implants, clothing, and technology inspired a team from St. Luke's University Health Network in Bethlehem, PA, to create and institute a multifaceted MRI safety program. Be it contrast issues, upset patients, safety issues, etc.,

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Vesta Teleradiology

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Its reach extends well past casual conversation, now penetrating various industries, notably the intricate world of radiology. Smart Enough to Pass Exam Questions In two recent studies published in Radiology , researchers evaluated ChatGPT’s performance in answering radiology board exam questions. ChatGPT, based on GPT-3.5,

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

It specifies the adoption of a new quality measure into the diagnostic radiology set of the Quality Payment Program (QPP) called Excessive Radiation Dose or Inadequate Image Quality for Diagnostic Computed Tomography (CT) in Adults, with the goal of improving patient safety by optimizing CT radiation dose.

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Vesta Teleradiology

MARCH 3, 2025

Post-Procedure Monitoring : Advise patients to closely monitor their glucose levels following imaging procedures and to report any anomalies or concerns promptly. Ensure that imaging equipment settings align with the recommended parameters to maintain patient safety and device integrity.

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Everything Rad

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Reading Time: 6 minutes read Six recommendations to foster reporting of safety incidents in radiology. Mistakes happen in radiology – just as mistakes happen in all professions. Some safety incidents have significant consequences; others no significance at all.

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Vesta Teleradiology

JANUARY 8, 2025

Source: Coding Clarified Implications for Healthcare Providers These updates are not just administrative changes; they have real-world implications for patient care and healthcare operations. By staying informed and proactive, providers can ensure compliance while continuing to deliver high-quality care.

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Teleradiology Description: This description provides an overview of a resource that explores the pioneering progress of digital radiology reporting in the field of teleradiology, highlighting its role in advancing the delivery of radiology services.

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Imaging Technology

JANUARY 17, 2024

milla1cf Wed, 01/17/2024 - 15:42 January 17, 2024 — The Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ) is launching a new artificial intelligence (AI) certificate course, focusing on emergency imaging. medical director of Imaging Services, Quality & Patient Safety at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 15, 2023

Its SunCHECK Platform standardizes workflows and centralizes data management for patient and machine quality assurance in radiation therapy, enabling increased departmental efficiency, improved treatment quality, and enhanced patient safety. The iRT ecosystem is slated for compatibility with SunCHECK Patient Software.

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Future Teleradiology

JANUARY 3, 2024

Introduction: In Armenia, a nation steeped in history and cultural heritage, a radiology renaissance is taking place, and at its core are teleradiology solutions. Teleradiology solutions bridge these geographical gaps, ensuring that even those in the most remote areas have access to expert radiological services.

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